Royal Hotel

Lying in the very heart of Scotland, Perthshire has for centuries been the crossroads of the nation and thus benefits from excellent road and rail networks. Comrie is just over an hour?s drive from the principle cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow and their airports.

Nestling on the edge of the Highlands, in the heart of the riverside village of Comrie, The Royal Hotel, a handsome 18th century coaching house awaits you with a warm Scottish welcome. Comrie's central position makes it an ideal touring base for exploring the local region.

With its homely but luxurious atmosphere and open log fires, you will quickly succumb to their elegant charm, evocative period furnishings and genuine Highland hospitality. Eleven beautifully appointed bedrooms cosset you from the start. Each has its own identity - individually planned and furnished with an eye for detail by local craftsman.

Stylish soft furnishings, antiques, polished wooden floors and open log fires, create a luxurious, homely charm. An atmosphere perfectly complemented by the Milsom family (who also own and run the Tufton Arms Hotel, Appleby) and their staff's cheerful, friendly hospitality.

You may dine in the conservatory style Brasserie or choose the more intimate Royal Restaurant, but you are assured the very best in Scottish cuisine. For more casual eating you can snack in the Royal's Public Bar while playing pool or, in good weather, eat al fresco in the walled garden.

Perthshire is often referred to as Scotland's larder and their chefs have an enviable reputation for their inspired use of natural ingredients - prime Scotch beef, lamb, venison, salmon, trout, game, sea fish, shellfish and the best soft fruit in Europe. All are harnessed to give you the very best of Scottish cuisine and a memorable culinary experience worthy of your stay at the Royal.

Award winning Chef, David Milsom, who trained at his cousin's famous Le Talbooth restaurant, uses this fresh local produce, prepared with skill and flair, to create delicious classic dishes with a modern twist, matched with an extensive and well compiled wine list. The kitchen's achievements have not gone unnoticed as they have received a Taste of Scotland accolade for cooking, and One Rosette from the AA.

Their signature dishes include: The Royal haggis hash brown - a potato cake filled with haggis, topped with poached egg and glazed with a whisky and green peppercorn sauce, and pan-fried loin of Ross-shire venison, resting on dauphinoise potato and glazed with a cherry brandy sauce.

Comrie, originally Gaelic speaking, has played host to many larger than life figures including: Robert the Bruce, Rob Roy McGregor, Robert Burns and Queen Victoria - whose stay bestowed the name of The Royal Hotel on Comrie's major coaching inn. Over 150 years later, The Royal is still fit for a Queen having, in the years between the two world wars, been frequently visited by Queen Wilhemina of the Netherlands whose signed portrait hangs in the principal suite in the Hotel.

Why not join this exalted company and enjoy modern day comforts combined with old world charm by visiting the Royal to dine or to stay?