When it comes to staying in Scotland, there is a huge amount of welcoming hotels, hostels, inns and bed and breakfasts on offer. Sometimes though, you are looking for something to make your stay a little more unique and memorable.
And that's where Airbnb comes in handy as it offers some very different options for when it comes to finding your dream stay.
Whether you want a cosy medieval castle (with all the mod cons) or your very own island surrounded by beautiful scenery - there are plenty of quirky options out there.
To take the fuss out of trying to find your own, we've scoured the country to find some of the most unique and quirky accommodations around.
Whether it be roughing it (with a little added luxury) or going for the full hog with an opulent pad - here are five cosy Airbnbs you can enjoy a stay in over autumn.
The Bridge House, Ballintuim
Fans of fantasy series like Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings will love this turreted castle home perched on a bridge over the River Ardle in Perthshire.
Built in 1881, The Bridge House features a winding stone spiral staircase, timber-clad walls, and stone walkways that offer magical views down to the river below.
Enjoy some time in the small sauna before retiring to the romantic master bedroom with its kingsize four-poster bed and ornamental fireplace, as you fall asleep to the sound of the river below.
Book here.
Luxurious shepherd hut with hot tub, Nedd
Taking advantage of its location on the beautiful northwest coast of Scotland, this fun little converted shepherd hut offers not only stunning views but a luxurious outdoor wood-burning hot tub to enjoy them from.
Named after the wildflowers that surround the hut, Iris is deceivingly luxurious on the inside with a beautifully handcrafted interior with a fully fitted kitchen.
Expect oak wood surfaces and flooring, an ensuite shower room with rainfall shower, and plenty of mod cons, meaning you'll have everything you need for a romantic weekend away.
Book here.
Converted Doocot Cottage, Edinburgh
This spectacular 16th-century Dovecot Cottage is a quirky retreat for those who enjoy getting away from it all.
Located just 15 minutes walk from Edinburgh's city centre and surrounding by a beautiful garden, the cottage's most striking feature is the converted doocot (dovecot) which once housed hundreds of messenger pigeons.
The stone cottage accommodates up to four people and houses a double bed in the tower. A mix of old and new, it offers a modern bathroom, underfloor heating, and a cosy wood burner.
Book here.
Hobbit Hideaway, Moray
Transport yourself to the pages of the world's favourite fantasy book with a stay in Scotland's very own Hobbit Hideaway.
This stunning hand-crafted earth house in Moray is a little slice of a rustic paradise.
A "natural home" built using locally sourced, renewable, and recycled materials including straw-bales, round-wood, stone, earth, and clay, you'll be forgiven for thinking you've been transported to the set of Lord of the Rings.
Ideal for four people, it even comes with its own garden for picking your own veg and herbs.
The whimsical listing features a babbling brook, complete with mini waterfalls, and a fairy glen to enhance the magic of your stay.
Book here.
Nature Observatory on Secluded Island, Badachro
Fancy getting away to your own secluded Scots island? Otter cabin could be the answer. Fitted out with a double bedroom, shower room, open plan kitchen and living room, this quaint little cottage can be found on its own little island off the coast of Badachro on Scotland's north-west coast.
With a garden that backs onto the beach leading to the water's edge, the cottage has a decking area that's ideal for seal and otter spotting.
If you want to escape the rat race, then you won't find a more secluded spot.
Book here.
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