Family holidays in Scotland at the Ulbster Arms

Make your family holidays in Scotland truly special at the Ulbster Arms Hotel. One of the cosiest family hotels Scotland has to offer. We’re here to help you feel at home while exploring the Highlands and the NC500 with the kids. Our spacious family hotel rooms are designed for comfort and convenience. Choose from our family hotel rooms in our secluded Dale wing, separate from the main hotel. Or book our Premium Family Rooms in the main hotel. Each of our hotel family rooms features a double bed, a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom. In addition, we can provide cots, high chairs, and baby essentials upon request.

Perfectly located for family holidays in Caithness, Scotland, our hotel is the ideal base to explore the NC500, John O’Groats, Orkney, and Thurso. Whether you’re planning a short family hotel break or an extended stay, our family-friendly hotel in the Highlands of Scotland provides the warmth, comfort, and space you need. Plus we offer dog-friendly hotel rooms on North Coast 500, so all the family can come! And, if you are on a Scotland road trip in an electric car with your family, we’ve got you covered with three of the fastest chargers in the Highlands!

We're one of the dog-friendly hotels in Scotland

Guests at our lovely family hotel in Caithness, Scotland, can also spend time together with four-legged friends. We are a dog-friendly hotel in the Highlands, allowing dogs in our Dale Rooms, standard rooms and in designated public relaxation areas. So, whether you’re planning a short family hotel break or a holiday on the North Coast 500, the whole family can come along. Guests have recognised us as one of the best family and dog-friendly hotels Scotland has to offer. Find out more about our dog-friendly hotel offering in Caithness.

Family day trips to Orkney

Organised tours and day trips to Orkney are also available close to our doors. These excursions are packed with Scottish and Nordic history, nature, WWII findings and coastal adventures. Start by visiting the Ring of Brodgar and Standing Stones of Stenness, then step back in time at Skara Brae. Similarly, Orkney Museum in Kirkwall is perfect for young explorers.

Families can also stroll the cliffs at Yesnaby, spot seals at Scapa Flow, and enjoy seafood at The Foveran (St. Ola, Kirkwall) or Loki Seafood Shack (Skaill, near Skara Brae). Altogether, Orkney combines wildlife, heritage, and charming villages for the perfect family-friendly day trip from Caithness and Sutherland. Or you can take a ferry to Orkney and explore at your own pace.