The Glenesk

In Edzell, at the foot of the Angus Glens, The Glenesk retains the character of an 1897 Victorian house while offering a four-star hotel stay. Independently operated, it has thirty rooms with private bathrooms. Its scale makes it understandable as a country house with different spaces for dining, relaxing, and gathering, as well as a base for exploring this part of Scotland.

Accommodations range from golf-view suites and junior suites to executive, standard, and family rooms. An accessible room is also available. These categories accommodate different travel needs without implying that every room has the same dimensions or adaptations. Garden and golf course views also feature in the dining spaces.

Fairways Brasserie & Grill serves contemporary British cooking with Scottish flavors and seasonal ingredients. The hotel identifies meat and vegetables from farms and estates, fish, and dairy products among its supplier relationships. This approach connects dining with the region and complements a stay that can alternate walks in the glens with meals in the house.

The malt bar provides another defining feature: its published selection includes more than 900 whiskies, over 150 gins, and 70 rums. Whiskey tastings expand the offering for guests interested in exploring differences between spirits. Afternoon tea is arranged with advance reservations, while Chandelier Lounge and Reading Room Bar Lounge provide gathering and relaxation spaces with fireplaces.

A heated indoor pool and wellness facilities add activities within the hotel. The property welcomes dogs and organizes weddings, civil ceremonies, social occasions, and corporate meetings. Exclusive use of the house allows a group to reserve the whole property, an alternative to an individual stay that fits its size and range of spaces.