Five Scottish hotels have received new recognition from the Michelin Guide as part of its latest global awards for the world’s leading hotels.
Luxury properties in Edinburgh, St Andrews, Stirlingshire and the Highlands were among 18 hotels across the UK and Ireland to receive new or upgraded Michelin Keys when the 2026 selection was announced today (Friday 18 September).
Three Scottish hotels have been awarded a Michelin Key for the first time, while two existing winners have been promoted from One Key to Two Keys.
Cromlix, the luxury country house hotel owned by Sir Andy Murray and his wife Kim, has been upgraded to Two Michelin Keys.
The Victorian mansion near Dunblane underwent a major refurbishment after the Murrays took full ownership of the hotel and is also home to the recently opened Cradle restaurant.
Michelin highlighted the colourful contemporary interiors of the country house, along with activities including tennis, croquet, archery and shooting.
Gleneagles Townhouse in Edinburgh has also moved from One Michelin Key to Two.
The city centre hotel and private members’ club opened in the former British Linen Bank building on St Andrew Square in 2022 and includes The Spence restaurant and a spa built inside the building’s former bank vault.
Both Cromlix and Gleneagles Townhouse were previously among Scotland’s One-Key hotels. Three more Scottish properties have joined the Michelin Key list for the first time.
The Old Course Hotel Golf Resort and Spa in St Andrews has received One Michelin Key. The five-star hotel overlooks the famous 17th hole of the Old Course and also operates its own Duke’s golf course.
The Torridon in Wester Ross has also been awarded One Michelin Key.
Set in 60 acres on the shores of Upper Loch Torridon, the Highland hotel includes the Michelin-starred 1887 restaurant as well as accommodation in its main building, The Stables and The Boathouse.
Edinburgh’s Lyla Restaurant & Rooms completes the Scottish newcomers.
The accommodation has four bedrooms inside a Georgian townhouse on Royal Terrace and is home to chef Stuart Ralston’s Michelin-starred Lyla restaurant.
Michelin described it as the smallest hotel among this year’s new Key additions.
Michelin Keys were introduced as a hotel counterpart to the Michelin Stars awarded to restaurants, with inspectors assessing properties on factors including architecture and interior design, service, character and value.
One Key represents what Michelin describes as a “very special stay”, Two Keys an “exceptional stay” and Three Keys an “extraordinary stay”.
Scotland previously had 15 Michelin Key hotels when the original selection was announced, comprising 12 One-Key hotels, two Two-Key hotels and one Three-Key property.
The latest changes take Scotland to 18 Michelin Key hotels, with 13 holding One Key, four holding Two Keys and one holding Three Keys.
Gleneagles in Auchterarder remains Scotland’s only Three Michelin Key hotel, while The Balmoral in Edinburgh and The Fife Arms in Braemar retain their Two-Key status alongside the newly upgraded Cromlix and Gleneagles Townhouse.