Airth Castle Hotel & Spa
Dunalastair Hotel
Number Ten, Edinburgh
Gay friendly hotels & gay travel in Scotland
Top Gay Friendly Hotels 
Le Monde - Edinburgh City Double Rooms From £190
Apex City Quay - Dundee
Double Rooms From £70
Gay and lesbian visitors can be assured a warm welcome to Scotland, already considered one of the friendliest countries in the world. And from 2005, same-sex couples are able to register a Civil Partnership, ensuring that Scotland continues as a forward-thinking and welcoming nation.
Glasgow Gay friendly City Centre Hotels From £50
The Scottish gay scene is at its liveliest in the cities, notably, Edinburgh and in Glasgow, but pretty much non-existent in the more rural areas. Scotland has a small but thriving gay and lesbian community which is also strongest in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Edinburgh boasts the famous "Pink Triangle" area centred around Broughton Street off York Place. Glasgow has a much bigger gay scene, however straight bars and clubs in both cities hold gay and lesbian nights.
Gay friendly hotels, guest houses, hostels and other accommodation are plentiful throughout Scotland. Gay friendly accommodation means a warm and friendly welcome to gay and lesbian guests, usually located close to gay bars, gay saunas and gay clubs. Some gay friendly guesthouses may be exclusively gay, but most gay friendly hotels and accommodation welcome all comers!
Recommended gay friendly hotels in Scotland:
Please choose from our recommended gay friendly hotels in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Highlands and the rest of Scotland.
Gay Friendly City Hotels In Edinburgh
Number Ten, Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre
Number Ten is a magnificent 5-star Georgian townhouse located in the city centre with hotel suites in a Chinese style. Located in the most exclusive residential pocket.
Apex International Hotel 
Edinburgh City Centre
Within the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town close to Edinburgh Castle sits the Apex International Hotel, with a mix of conferencing, gym and pool facilities.
Apex City Hotel 
Edinburgh City Centre
Under the south side of Edinburgh Castle, in the heart of the old town, sits the Apex City Hotel. Has an award winning AA rosette restaurant.
Le Monde, Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre
Le Monde, Edinburgh's only city centre boutique hotel, bar, brasserie and nightclub. Winner of the Scottish Hotel Design Award 2006.
The Glasshouse Hotel
Edinburgh City Centre
Edinburgh's newest five star boutique hotel, located right in the centre of the city. Hotel features a 2 acres rooftop garden and panoramic views of the city.
Edinburgh Capital hotel 
Edinburgh
An ideal location from which to explore the historic city of Edinburgh, this contemporary hotel is close to the airport and the city centre visitor attractions.
Gay Friendly Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a great destination for the gay visitor. Much of the scene is centred round the pink triangle between Broughton Street and the top of Leith Walk, each hosting a plethora of venues. Edinburgh in the warm months attracts a multitude of international tourists. During the Festival Edinburgh is like nowhere else on earth, and there’s always plenty of films, theatre, dance, music and books of gay interest to devour. Gay friendly hotels and guest houses in Edinburgh are plentiful too.
Gay Friendly City Hotels In Glasgow
Ramada Glasgow City 
Glasgow City Centre
The sleek, modern rooms and excellent city centre location make the Ramada Glasgow City a great choice, whether you are exploring the city on leisure or business.
One Devonshire Gardens 
Glasgow City Centre
Set in a tree-lined terrace in the West End of Glasgow, One Devonshire Gardens is a luxury boutique hotel, a Hotel du Vin with a little bit more.
Glasgow Pond hotel 
Glasgow West End
This west end hotel, set amongst Victorian terraces in Glasgow's fashionable West End, just outside the city centre, overlooks Bingham's Pond.
Devoncove Hotel
Glasgow West End
This trendy boutique hotel is only 5 minutes from the city centre and the retro West End, and offers free on-site car parking and ample public transport connections.
Malmaison Glasgow 
Glasgow City Centre
A striking converted Episcopal Church in the very heart of Glasgow’s bustling city centre, the hotel provides superb food and wine close to malls and clubs.
Fraser Suites Glasgow 
Merchant City - Glasgow
Fraser Suites is located in the heart of Merchant City, with the buzz of modern living with a unique blend of restaurants, bars, and designer retailers.
Gay Friendly Glasgow
In the past, Glasgow had a reputation for being violent (where the ‘hard man’ originated from!), yet its inhabitants are known for being friendly, unpretentious and extremely talkative. Gay Glasgow is fun, thriving, visible and full of diversity. There are plenty of pubs, clubs and cafés to choose from – many of them downtown at the ‘gay village’ in the Merchant City. You can dip into them briefly, until you find out which one you like. And with them being open all hours, there is something for everyone. Look especially for gay bars, clubs, saunas and stores around Virginia Street (Delmonica's), Dixon Street (Spa 19, GLC Cafe Bar) and checkout the gay friend Arches on Midland Street.
Gay Friendly Hotels In The Scottish Highlands
Hollytree Hotel & Pool
Fort William - Highlands
Stunningly situated by the sea, this stylish hotel offers chic accommodation, facilities and dining. All 20 rooms enjoy magnificent sea views and all are fully en suite.
Oban Caledonian Hotel
Oban - Highlands
Oban’s landmark hotel, this historic building is ideally located close to the ferry port and train station, offering 4-star hotel accommodation and some fantastic views of the waterfront.
The Ballachulish hotel
Glencoe - Highlands
In a stunning location, between the mighty Glencoe Mountains, this baronial Highland hotel offers an irresistible blend of history and style with modern comforts and hotel luxuries.
The Scot House Hotel
Kingussie - Highlands
This award winning 3-star Victorian hotel sits at the heart of the Cairngorm National Park, amid the magnificent scenery of the Scottish Highlands. The hotel is 15 minutes south of Aviemore.
Skeabost County House Hotel
Portree - Isle Of Skye
This Country House stands within large private grounds at the edge of Loch Snizort. It is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding Scottish highlands and visiting the many local attractions.
Cullin Hills Hotel
Portree - Isle Of Skye
Set in 15 acres of mature private grounds, overlooking Portree Bay with views to the Cuillin Mountain range, enjoy some of the most spectacular views from any hotel in Scotland.
Gay Friendly Hotels In The Rest Of Scotland
Dunalastair Hotel
Near Pitlochry - Perthshire
This striking Victorian hotel located by Loch Rannoch and the 'Schiehallion' mountain dominates the village square of Kinloch Rannoch.
Airth Castle Hotel & Spa
Airth - Near Stirling
Airth Castle is steeped in history, dating back to the 14th century. In fact, during the 15th century it was once owned by the family of King Robert the Bruce.
Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa 
Dundee City Centre
With stunning river and quay views, this stylish, contemporary hotel is situated in the heart of the new City Quay development, a short walk from Dundee centre.
Craigellachie Hotel
Moray - Highlands
Situated in the beautiful village of Craigellachie, this hotel offers an idyllic setting in which to savour the style and elegance of a bygone era.
Annandale Arms Hotel
Moffat - Dumfries & Galloway
Only a minute off the motorway (M74), the Annandale Arms Hotel offers you a truly warm Scottish welcome. Set in the centre of the attractive Moffat village.
Savoy Park hotel
Ayrshire
You are invited to feel welcome and comfortable at this professionally operated hotel, one of Ayr's leading family-run establishments for over 40 years.
Gay Events in Scotland
First held in 1993, Glasgay! is now well and truly into its second decade, expanded to 30 days in 2005 and is now the largest gay and lesban multi-arts festival in the UK. In 2008 Glasgay! becomes The Tennessee Williams Festival for one year only. A major celebration of the life and work of the author on the 25th anniversary of his death. The festival takes place in Glasgow Scotland 1st Oct- 9th Nov 2008. Glasgay – a feast of comedy, music, film, theatre, visual art, performance art, literature, club nights, educational events and community arts projects. Book your gay friendly hotel in Glasgow for the event.
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