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“Scottish hospitality at its best!”

Bellavista Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 stars
a1vicster
Lancashire
Dec 29, 2009

Stayed with a group in Sept 2009 and had a really first-class experience in this lovely B&B. The rooms were clean and well decorated, with local artwork on the walls. The guests' living room was well...more

“Simply Smashing!”
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VIVA_WORLD
Seattle, Washington
May 8, 2009

I just returned from an incredible trip to Scotland to visit my mother in Aviemore. She planned this trip to the Orkney Islands for 3 days/2 nights. We drove up the east coast of Scotland on the A9,...more

“Great place for a holiday - sightseeing, eating and resting”
5 of 5 stars
MullSkye
Melbourne, Australia
Oct 28, 2008

I have been to Orkney twice in the last 3 years. The mix of archaeology, history, seafood, islands and people ... fantastic. We stayed at Lav'rockha B&B in Kirkwall. Our room was good, and the bed...more

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