18 famous Scottish hotels recommended by celebrities
The hotels where celebrities stay whenever they are visiting Scotland.
From Hollywood stars and music legends to sporting heroes and world leaders, Scotland’s hotels have welcomed some truly famous guests over the years.
Some of the country’s most famous hotels have impressive guest books. The likes of Mick Jagger, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, Tina Turner and Barack Obama have all been linked with stays at Scottish hotels, adding a touch of international glamour to some of the country’s most historic properties.
Here are 18 famous Scottish hotels recommended by celebrities.
The Fife Arms
Dame Judi Dench and Sharleen Spiteri saw in the new year in style by belting out Abba hit 'Waterloo' at The Fife Arms in Braemar. Mar Rd, Braemar, Ballater AB35 5YN.
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During one of his many visits to Glasgow, Rock legend Rod Stewart stayed at Glasgow's Radisson Red. The former Faces frontman was also spotted enjoying drinks in the rooftop Red Sky Bar. 25 Tunnel St, Finnieston Quay, Glasgow G3 8HL.
Radisson Red GlasgowDakota Glasgow
Johnny Depp checked in at Dakota Glasgow ahead of his gig at the Royal Concert Hall with Jeff Beck in 2022. 179 W Regent St, Glasgow G2 4DP.
@graham_atwell / TwitterJA Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has enjoyed multiple stays at JA Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort whenever he is performing in Glasgow. He even crashed a wedding at the luxurious hotel after headlining at TRNSMT in 2021. Mar Hall Drive, Earl of Mar Estate, Bishopton PA7 5NW.
(Photo by Carlo Paloni/Getty Images)Skibo Castle
Madonna married film director Guy Ritchie at Skibo Castle, near Dornoch in the Scottish Highlands, on 22 December 2000. The ceremony took place in the castle’s Great Hall and was conducted by Church of Scotland minister Susan Brown. The Carnegie Club, Skibo Castle, Clashmore, Dornoch IV25 3RQ.
(Photo by Sion Touhig/Getty Images)Cameron House
During his visit to Glasgow in 2021 for COP26, former US President Barack Obama stayed at Cameron House on Loch Lomond. A82, Loch Lomond, Alexandria G83 8QZ.
University of StrathclydeThe Caledonian
Taylor Swift stayed at The Caledonian Edinburgh during her sold-out Eras Tour shows at Murrayfield Stadium in June 2024. Princes St., Edinburgh EH1 2AB.
(Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)Grand Central Glasgow
One of the most famous photographs of Mick Jagger in Glasgow was taken during the Rolling Stones’ stay at the Central Hotel in 1976, when the band played three sold-out shows at the Apollo. Jagger was photographed alongside Bayern Munich legends Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Müller ahead of the 1976 European Cup Final, which was being held at Hampden Park. The Central Hotel has also welcomed a host of other famous guests over the years, including Laurel and Hardy, John F. Kennedy and The Beatles. 99 Gordon St, Glasgow G1 3SF.
(Photo by Andrew Putler/Redferns)One Devonshire Gardens
Ahead of his gig at the Barrowland Ballroom in 1997, David Bowie stayed at One Devonshire Gardens in Glasgow's West End. 1 Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow G12 0UX.
(Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel
During her Guts world tour, Olivia Rodrigo stayed at Glasgow's Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel. Rodrigo also visited Partick's West Side Tavern and PureGym on Bath Street. 11 Blythswood Square, Glasgow G2 4AD.
West Side TavernThe Balmoral
Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor is one of many famous names to have stayed at The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh. 1 Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 2EQ.
(Photo by George Freston/Fox Photos/Getty Images)The Old Course Hotel
Samuel L. Jackson has been among the famous faces to stay at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews. Old Course Hotel, Old Station Rd, St Andrews KY16 9SP.
(Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow
The Barcelona squad including Lionel Messi stayed at Glasgow's Radisson Blu hotel in November 2016 when they faced Celtic in the Champions League group stage. 301 Argyle St, Glasgow G2 8DL.
(Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
During his visit to Scotland for COP26 in 2021, US President Joe Biden stayed overnight at the historic Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club near Edinburgh. Edinburgh, Kirknewton EH27 8EB.
(Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)The Witchery by the Castle
Hollywood star Jack Nicholson is among the many high-profile international celebrities who have dined and stayed at The Witchery by the Castle, an opulent 16th-century gothic restaurant and luxury hotel located right at the gates of Edinburgh Castle. 352 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF.
Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)The Gleneagles Hotel
Tina Turner famously stayed at The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland, during a high-profile five-day holiday in September 2014, arriving via a private jet and making local headlines by attending a special private performance by a local Scottish bagpiper. The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder PH3 1NF.
(Photo by Tom Maelsa/Getty Images)The Torridon
While filming a commercial for Haig Club whisky directed by Guy Ritchie, David Beckham stayed at The Torridon. Annat, By Achnasheen, Wester Ross IV22 2EY.
(Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)Crowne Plaza
Following his three-night run of The Man. The Music. The Show at the Hydro, Hugh Jackman was spotted enjoying a night out at the Crowne Plaza. Congress Rd, Glasgow G3 8QT.
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