See all properties
Save

The Scotsman Inn

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for The Scotsman Inn

An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, potted plants, and a view of a building in the background.
A cozy hallway with a wooden floor, a red sofa, a bookshelf, and various framed pictures on the walls.
A dining room with a long table set for a meal, framed artwork on the walls, and a chandelier.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with a view.
A beach with a grassy area and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

View map
74 Coleraine Street, Pictou, NS, B0K 1H0
  • Place, Caspers Gifts and Crafts
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hector Heritage Quay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, DeCoste Entertainment Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room 3

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a nightstand.

Standard Room 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room 5

A four-poster bed with a floral-patterned rug, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Room 5

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room 2

A neatly made bed with a white comforter and pillows, a bedside lamp, a small bedside table with a lamp, a chair with a cushion, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room 2

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room 4

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room 4

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room 2

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a folded towel on the side.

Classic Room 2

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room 3

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room 3

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room 4

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a radiator. There are three framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

Classic Room 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room 1

A neatly made bed with a red pillow, a stack of folded blankets, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Classic Room 1

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room 6

A neatly made bed with a quilt, a bedside lamp, and a small bedside table with a phone and a book.

Classic Room 6

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room 1

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Pictou

At The Scotsman Inn you'll be within steps of Hector Heritage Quay and Northumberland Fisheries Museum. Highlights at this B&B include free in-room WiFi. .This bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Plus you'll find a terrace, a garden and a picnic area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a short walk of this 3-property class Pictou B&B include DeCoste Entertainment Centre and McCulloch Heritage Centre is within 15 minutes.
View more B&B in PictouOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Caspers Gifts and Crafts - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hector Heritage Quay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • McCulloch Heritage Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pictou Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cassa De Chief - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Murphy’s Margaritaville - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Scotsman Inn

As a guest of The Scotsman Inn, you'll find a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Scotsman Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Pictou bed & breakfast.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1865
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Scotsman Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Similar properties

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television.
Holiday Inn Express Stellarton by IHG
Stellarton
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Water slide
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,001 reviews
The price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Stellarton by IHG

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: CAD 10 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1865
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately CAD 10 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number STR2425T5482, STR2526T5482

Property is also known as

Auberge Walker
Auberge Walker Inn
Auberge Walker Inn Pictou
Auberge Walker Pictou
Walker Inn
Auberge Walker Inn Pictou, Nova Scotia
Scotsman Inn Pictou
Scotsman Pictou
The Scotsman Inn Pictou
The Scotsman Inn Bed & breakfast
The Scotsman Inn Bed & breakfast Pictou

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Scotsman Inn?

The Scotsman Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Scotsman Inn?

Yep, The Scotsman Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Scotsman Inn?

The closest beach to The Scotsman Inn is Caribou and Munroes Island Provincial Park (7.7 km).

Does The Scotsman Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Scotsman Inn?

No, The Scotsman Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Scotsman Inn?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Scotsman Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Scotsman Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 445 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic people and a very unique old building very clean very friendly. Great food definitely recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gold standard in B&B !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sandy & Cathy were fabulous hosts , so welcoming & very knowledgeable of the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fabulous! The hosts were wonderful!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at The Scotsman, it was just as much of a destination as Pictou! The owners are charming and very interesting to chat with. The entire property is well decorated and charming. They’ve done a fantastic job with the place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly welcoming hosts. Recommended 100%
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sandy and Cathy are the best hosts. They are so engaging and really bring the Maritime charm to guests. Their restaurant suggestions and attraction recommendations were helpful and made our visit that much richer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming and interesting hosts in a expertly renovated old building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and i thoroughly enjoyed our stay, with the Bests! They have done an amazing job with the Scotsman Inn to the finest detail with the china. Don't miss out on the breakfast of homemade croissants and a kilted tea service. One thing to note ---their are no elevators ---carry a small suitcase!! The Inn is close to the waterfront so very walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners, Sandy and Cathy made our stay from the moment we entered their Inn a memorable experience. They gave us a tour of their incredibly beautiful Inn and then lead us to the breathtaking outdoor space to relax before we went to our room. They even suggested a restaurant for dinner and made the reservation for us. Parking is available at no charge in the back of their Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean. No breakfast. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place to stay. The property is very well cared for, clean, and charming. Our room was well appointed with beautiful linens, boutique body products, and the bed was so comfortable! The hosts are friendly and full of local knowledge which they are more than happy to share. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience!!! Hosts went out of their to make sure we were looked after. Rooms and dining room were so well furnished and decorated. A definite “old world” British feel. Rooms are not large but it added to the experience. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The man who operates the Inn was very unpleasant and unkind to me and my wife. The establishment is quaint and in a good location, but those qualities do not compensate for his rudeness. I regret that we didn't stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful rooms, spotlessly clean and every little detail thought of even down to a black facecloth to use to remove makeup if necessary or any other ‘messy’ job to save the beautiful white towels etc. Ample parking. Breakfast was continental, warm croissants made by Cathy, served with flair by Sandy dressed in his kilt in a stunning dining room. A wonderful source of information too with suggested routes to get the best from your visit. Thanks for a wonderful stay and maybe bump into you both sometime in Dumfries and Galloway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s such a lovely place and the owners, Kathy and Sandy, are so lovely and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful stay with wonderful service in this upscale B&B with outside deck and top shelf bedding, towels and lotions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn with very good hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highlight of our Maritime stops. Owners are fabulous folk and the inn is stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025