HIGHLANDER INN, Craigellachie

Highlander Inn - Family-run whisky hotel in Speyside's Malt Whisky Trail, 70km from Inverness

Located in the center of Craigellachie village in Speyside, the Highlander Inn sits at the heart of Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail. The hotel features 8 en-suite bedrooms in the main building, plus 3 additional en-suite rooms in a separate house located 35 meters away. Facilities include a whisky bar with over 300 whisky options, a club room, outdoor patio that catches afternoon and evening sunlight, lounge, and private off-street parking. The hotel offers freshly prepared food using locally sourced ingredients, with meats selected from award-winning Mackie's Butcher in Aberlour. Bar lunches and dinners are available daily from 12 noon to 2:00pm and 5:30pm to 9:00pm, with all-day food service on weekends. The property is 4.5km from Balvenie Castle and 5.5km from Glenfiddich Distillery.

Additional perks of the hotel

Collection of over 300 whiskies including exclusive single cask bottles

Large selection of Japanese whiskies

CAMRA recognized beer and lager on draft

Raised deck patio for outdoor dining in summer

Free wireless internet access throughout

Accessible ground floor room for disabled guests

Coffee selection including cappuccinos and latte macchiatos

Special winter whisky deal available (minimum 2-night stay)

Room Options

The hotel offers double rooms with one large bed and twin rooms with two single beds, all available for single occupancy. Rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities, digital televisions with Freeview, radio, hairdryer, and blackout curtains. A family suite with an extra sofa bed is available for larger groups. The separate house, 35 meters from the main building, contains 3 en-suite rooms and is suitable for families or small groups traveling together. All rooms have undergone continuous refurbishment with renovated en-suites featuring plumbed-in power showers and non-slip flooring.

Other conveniences

Carpeted floors in bedrooms

Electric kettles in all rooms

Private bathrooms with showers

Hairdryers provided

Flat-screen TVs

Heating throughout

Ironing facilities

Extra beds or cots available on request

Wardrobe storage