Kincraig Castle Hotel is an award-winning 4-star luxury hotel, officially rated by both the AA and VisitScotland. Set in an elevated position within its own extensive grounds, the hotel offers magnificent views overlooking the Cromarty Firth, just outside Inverness and approximately 20 minutes from the city center. This period property, originally built in the 1800s, is listed for its architectural importance and retains much of its outstanding original character, once serving as the family home of the Mackenzie clan. The hotel features 15 individually decorated guestrooms, each offering comforting tradition with luxurious furnishings. In-room amenities include complimentary wireless internet, digital programming, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, phones, desks, and electric kettles. Public rooms, including the guest lounge, traditional bar, and dining areas, also retain their original features, creating an atmosphere of friendly comfort with warm wood paneling and crackling fires under ornate ceilings. Guests can enjoy fine dining at the hotel's 2 AA Rosette restaurant or more informal meals. Evening meals are served in JP Bar and Hunter Hall on Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 6 PM and 9 PM. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee, and room service is also offered. Amenities include a terrace, garden, complimentary wireless internet access throughout, a fireplace in the lobby, a banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, a library, and free self-parking. Kincraig Castle Hotel is ideally located for exploring the north of Scotland, with easy day trips to destinations like Ullapool, Aviemore, Wick, Inverewe Gardens, and Kyle of Lochalsh. It provides central access to Scotland's best golf courses, beaches, distilleries, castles, and stunning scenery. Nearby attractions include Invergordon Arts Centre (3.4 km / 2.1 mi), Dalmore Distillery (4.1 km / 2.5 mi), and Alness Golf Club (4.8 km / 3 mi). Inverness Airport (INV) is 47.8 km / 29.7 mi away. Please note that the property is closed between December 24 and December 26. On New Year's Eve, the bar/lounge, dining venue(s), front desk, and meeting facilities are closed. Dining venue(s) are also closed on Monday and Sunday.