The Best Places to Stay on Scotland's Islands

An island holiday is a different kind of holiday. The ferry sets the pace, the days get slower, and more often than not the sea is right there outside the window. From white beaches and standing stones to distilleries and empty roads, Scotland's islands have a way of getting under your skin.

We've gathered our favourite island places to stay, from crofts and bothies to modern houses built to face the weather. Every one of them is worth the crossing.