Q Magazine - Summer 2019

21 By royal approval Inverlochy Castle Hotel Fort William, Highlands The area surrounding Inverlochy Castle is rich in landscape and history, to name but a few of these breath-taking places – the falls at Glen Nevis, the monument at Glenfinnan and the mountains of Glencoe. During a trip to Balmoral in 1873, Queen Victoria spent a week at Inverlochy sketching and painting where she wrote in her diaries ‘I never saw a lovelier or more romantic spot’. Nestling in the foothills of the mighty Ben Nevis, Inverlochy Castle sits amidst some of Scotland’s finest scenery. Dining at ‘Albert and Michel Roux Jr at Inverlochy Castle’ is a culinary experience to savour, with the legendary father and son taking the helm of the kitchen and offering the finest dishes using local produce. Game, set and match Cromlix Dunblane, Perthshire When Scottish tennis superstar Andy Murray acquired Cromlix, close to his hometown of Dunblane, it signalled not only a return to his roots but the chance to reinvent the glorious era of grand country house living. Following extensive refurbishment, the US Open, Olympic and Wimbledon champion has transformed the elegant Victorian Perthshire mansion into a luxury 15-bedroom and Gate Lodge, five-star destination. Situated in beautiful countryside, Cromlix occupies 34 acres of secluded woodlands and garden grounds, with its own chapel and house loch. The hotel also boasts a Chez Roux restaurant, offering reasonably priced menus that use seasonal locally sourced produce wherever possible. Tartan Glory Scotland is an extraordinary corner of the British Isles. Colourful cities and fertile lowlands form a gateway to rugged highlands. A compelling mix as varied and as diverse as they come, so no matter where you end up you’ll be blown away by the breathtaking setting around you... Idyllic West Coast retreat Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa & Golf Course Oban, West Coast There’s a certain magic about staying on a private island. Located on the west coast of Scotland, this well-positioned 300-acre estate boasts gorgeous views overlooking Loch Linnhe and the dramatic Morvern mountains offering a truly memorable experience. Highland cattle graze, badgers visit, grey seals and otters swim in the surrounding water and countless birds, including the golden eagle, can be spied soaring overhead. The hotel delivers unique levels of personal service, with decor blending the traditional with the contemporary. Distant islands form a stunning backdrop to Eriska’s 9-hole golf course and a host of activities on the grounds and the spa and leisure facilities.