Five of the best island hotels in Scotland

The “big house” in a classic setting on the best of islands, a short ferry hop from Sconser on Skye. The view of Skye and the Cuillin from the lawn is reason enough for coming. An ill wind and fire razed most of the building in 2009, but it was extensively and sympathetically restored into an all-round Skye asset: hotel, café, restaurant, bar, library and quite brilliant activity centre and programmes for all. Marvellous community garden behind the house, path to the old kirkyard and “the beach”. “
B&B doubles from £122, raasay-house.co.uk

On a beautiful turquoise bay on the road between ferry and abbey. Day-trippers come and go — you should stay! A charming hotel on a remarkable island, with 17 cosy rooms (7