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Balfour Castle
Balfour Castle
Balfour Estates
Shapinsay
Orkney
KW17 2DY
Scotland

Balfour Castle is a former stately home turned hotel. It offers guests the unique opportunity to stay in a castle on the island of Shapinsay. The gorgeous accommodation harks back to the last century, and canopy and four-poster rooms are available. As you may expect, Balfour Castle is a romantic wedding location.

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Busta House Hotel
Busta House Hotel
Busta
Shetland
ZE2 9QN
Scotland

Busta House Hotel can be found in the heart of the Shetland mainland, and this historic building is a romantic accommodation choice. It has 22 beautifully and elegantly decorated bedrooms, including four-poster rooms, each named for an island in the Shetlands. This hotel is particularly atmospheric for a wedding celebration.

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The Spiggie Hotel
The Spiggie Hotel
Dunrossness
Shetland
ZE2 9JE
Scotland

Tucked down towards the south of Mainland, Spiggie Hotel is a quaint countryside getaway. This small hotel offers single, twin, double and family rooms and an unrivalled location next to Spiggie Loch. There is a welcoming atmosphere, and the hotel’s bar is listed in the CAMRA good beer guide.

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Sumburgh Hotel
Sumburgh Hotel
Sumburgh
Shetland
ZE3 9JN
Scotland

Sumburgh Hotel sits on the southernmost peak of the Mainland, with close access to Sumburgh Airport. The hotel is an attractive manor house with 32 en suite bedrooms, culminating in the refined St Ninian four-poster room. The hotel’s West Voe Restaurant prides itself on being a taste of Shetland. The Sumburgh Hotel can also accommodate small meetings.

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Ayre Hotel
Ayre Hotel
Ayre Road
Kirkwall
Orkney
KW15 1QX
Scotland

The Ayre Hotel dates back to the 19th century. Updated over the years, the modern hotel has been awarded three stars by the Scottish Tourist Board. There are 33 pleasant and comfortable en suite guestrooms, and the hotel is a good choice for conferences, being able to accommodate a meeting for up to 200.

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The Lerwick Hotel
The Lerwick Hotel
15 South Road
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0RB
Scotland

The Lerwick Hotel is a small but well-equipped accommodation choice in the Shetland capital. There are 35 en suite rooms, including four poster rooms and suites. Many rooms have striking sea views. There is a comfortable brasserie for lunch and evening dining, and there are two comfortable meeting rooms.

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Merkister Hotel
Merkister Hotel
Harray Loch
Harray
Orkney
KW17 2LF
Scotland

The Merkister is a cosy hotel with a homely atmosphere. There are 16 standard and superior guest rooms, almost all of which are en suite. The restaurant places an emphasis on fine Aberdeen Angus beef, which can be enjoyed while watching the sunset over Harray Loch. This hotel is ideal for those wishing to enjoy a fishing holiday, with boat hire and fishing lessons available.

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The Shetland Hotel
The Shetland Hotel
Holmsgarth Road
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0PW
Scotland

Conveniently located for the Holmsgarth ferry terminal, The Shetland Hotel has 65 airy en suite bedrooms with amenities including flatscreen TVs and WiFi Internet access. The Oasis Restaurant provides fine evening dining using local ingredients, while the Beltrami’s Café and Bar is a relaxed all-day venue with Internet access and big-screen TVs.

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