If you are ever in the vicinity of Balintore, be sure and eat at the Balintore Hotel. I recommend…read moredriving here even if you're staying in Tain or Invergordon. I have also stayed in the hotel several times. They have a marvelous family room with a double bed and 2 twins that look out on the sea.

Clean room with a comfortable bed in a small hotel. If you're staying in Forres and want to be…read morenear the High Street, the Vic is very central. Also, they were open on Christmas and accommodated us so we extra like them.

What a treasure the Kimberley is for Findhorn. Every time I visit here I try to make the effort to…read morevisit the place to eat at least once, and I've never been disappointed. The fish & chips is the best I have had anywhere, and the portions are enormous - I got two huge pieces of battered haddock that filled the plate to such an extent that I could barely see the chips lurking underneath. I'm not kidding! The specials are also great and well above the standard you might expect from such a small hamlet (two words - seafood platter!), and there's always a choice of 3 or 4 veggie dishes on the board too. Prices are pretty reasonable and certainly don't strain the wallet too much given the size of the portions. Beers are a more standard Belhaven range, but they do always have one speciality real ale on hand pump. Worth booking at weekends as they can get pretty busy.

Great food, huge portions, very friendly and helpful staff. Very crowded, there was not very safe…read morequeue to the bar. But I can recommend - almost perfect place to enjoy food and views.

Friendly staff. Had to make a reservation to have dinner…read more Food was tasty. Two had bangers and mash, one had a vegetable tart, and I had the bolonaise pasta. Because we hadn't had a meal since breakfast, we decided to eat early at 5:30. Absolutely no one else in the massive dining room. Reservation required...? Apparently a bus load of people we're delayed. It was built in 1911 and had charm but could use a wee bit of TLC.

I was looking for a hotel in the Highlands not far from Inverness and on way to Ullapool and I…read morefound it. Prices vary, such best to call the hotel and get quotations. You will always pay more when asking for a double room for single occupancy, but sometimes there can be good deals. The driveway to the hotel and the entrance itself are amazing to look at. You feel like you are entering the world of the privileged during the time of Queen Victoria. Strathpepper is an old Victorian Spa town and has been a gathering point for many noble families and the rich. Nowadays its only a shell of its former selve. But still, its worth the visit and I assume that Ben Wyvis Hotel was once one of its kind. Nowadays it needs a complete make over. Having said this, people return to this place, because of its Victorian charm. I felt the carpet in the public area needs replacing, the rooms some decorating (especially the bathrooms) and the ceilings a lot of paint to cover up the cracks. As you are in the middle of nowhere its a good idea to eat in the hotel. I was informed at the reception that their restaurant is fully booked in the evening, but when I turned up at my given time, the dining hall was half empty. I found out that they were understaffed and people off sick. I ordered a three course dinner and must confess that the quality was quite good and I would definitely go back just to dine there. Afterwards you could retreat to the lounge and enjoy a tea or coffee. I met some people in the hotel, such it was a very pleasant evening to remember. When I had ordered a gin tonic the staff could not find certain ingredients and it took them a long time to make me the drink, especially because I was their only customer in the lounge. Having said this, I got it for free. How kind :-) My room and bathroom were old fashioned and the fire doors closing and opening during the night totally interrupted my sleep. The TV was ancient. At least it was quiet in my room on occasion and I needed not to worry about ghosts, or did I ? :-) Would I go back? Yes maybe, but then I would try to get a room in the front building with awesome views towards Ben Wyvis.

If you want a base of operations for exploring the central Highlands, Strathpeffer is a good…read morelocation. There, the Ben Wyvis offers lots of rooms, a quick food service operation and photogenic main rooms and grounds. That's why it's a favorite of motorcoach tours. Behind the classic exterior it's less satisfying. The rooms need investment. Fixtures are old, windows have no screens and TVs are tiny. There's no concierge and services in general are lacking. If you want breakfast, dinner and a room, it's okay. A grand hotel it's not.

This has been one of my favorite Highland B&Bs so far. It got almost everything right. It's located…read morejust steps from the beach, where we enjoyed some lovely strolls, and it's also just a short walk from some nice restaurants and pubs (always a plus when you don't have to drive to get to evening entertainment). Breakfast was good. Our host was friendly and helpful. Our en suite room had a lovely view of the sea, and was comfortable and clean. My only real complaint is with the bed, which was both small and too soft/springy. Either fault could be forgiven on its own, but combined they create a rather claustrophobic sleep environment for a couple. With new beds, this B&B would easily get five stars from me.

I can not begin to tell you what an absolutely wonderful bed & breakfast this place is. The…read moreproprietors Paul and Irene are absolutely wonderful. Paul tends to and manages the garden while Irene creates the morning breakfast. Her cheese omlets and bacon are out of this world! If you find yourself planning a trip to the highlands of Northern Scotland context them well in advance and reserve a room here. You will not be disappointed.

A great apartment right in the middle of Findhorn. Brilliant view of the bay and coast on Moray…read moreFirth. The apartment has everything you need and is a short walk to the pubs, the cafés and the shop.