.jpeg?crop=3:2,smart&trim=&width=640&quality=70&enable=upscale)
Scotland has no lack of amazing accommodation for those looking to holiday in the country - from tiny glamping sites in the Borders to sprawling country house hotels in the Highlands.
Of course it pays to do your research before making that all-important booking, with prices rising in recent years.
Online review sites are particularly popular, giving guests the chance to give instant, publicly-available, feedback - from glowing praise to honest criticism.
One of the biggest of these sites is Tripadvisor, with millions of hotel reviews uploaded every year giving a rating out of five stars.
We’ve taken a look at the site and these are the 11 most highly-rated places to stay in Scotland according to the site’s army of reviewers, from boutique hotels and country house hotels, to guest houses and self catering options.
You can book them all at www.booking.com.
9. Balmule House
Balmule House is a self-catering option that certainly has the 'wow' factor, with a history stretching back over 500 years but an interior that has all mod-cons. Set in 30 acres of ground, including formal gardens, just north of Dunfermline, this is the perfect place for a big celebration. There are several immaculate reception rooms, ten bedrooms, eight bathrooms and a fully-equipped kitchen. There's even a hot tub to while away the evenings in. It's scored an impressive 223 five star ratings from 230 reviews and is the only self-catering option to make the list. | www.booking.com
10. Tigh na Sgiath Country House Hotel
The former home of the Lipton Tea Family, the Tigh na Sgiath Country House Hotel is located near Grantown-on-Spey in the Cairngorms National Park. The interior is all roaring log fires and wood paneling, while outside there is a beautiful garden and terrace. Guests can enjoy delicious afternoon teas, an extensive breakfast selection and a bar stocked with a wealth of whiskies, along with local gins and beers. It's pet friendly and has earned 687 five star ratings from 747 reviews. | www.booking.com
11. The Resident Edinburgh
A relative newcomer on Edinburgh's hotel scene, the Resident has a near-perfect record thusfar, with 65 five star ratings from 67 reviews (and the other two rated it four stars). It's located in the West End of the city on Drumsheugh Gardens, with panoramic views of the Edinburgh's skyline. There are 164 rooms, all with a mini-kitchen and interiors showcasing Scotland's unique heritage. | www.booking.com