The Scotsman Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, steps from Hector Heritage Quay

Room options

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Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room 5

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room 2

Standard Room 2

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room 4

Standard Room 4

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room 2

Classic Room 2

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room 3

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room 4

Classic Room 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room 1

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room 6 | Bathroom

Classic Room 6

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room 1

Standard Room 1

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 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 multilingual staff. 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.
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What's nearby

  • Caspers Gifts and Crafts - 1 min walk - 0.0 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 - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Scotsman Inn

Bed & breakfast with free parking, steps from Hector Heritage Quay
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 concierge services. 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
  • Beauty salon
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
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.

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includes taxes & fees
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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
  • 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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1865
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • 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

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

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
  • Electricity fee: CAD 15 per night

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Scotsman Inn?

As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scotsman Inn on 2 Nov 2025 start from AU$222.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Reviews

The Scotsman Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 362 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were great! The continental breakfast was excellent! The patio area was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
C'est un vieux bâtiment, mais l'intérieur très bien entretenu. Escalier un peu étroite, mais c'est une vieille bâtisse. Beau cachet. Propriétaires très recevants. Merci belle expérience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

The location is great for walking to anything near the harbor. Colorful Scottish host wore kilt to breakfast each morning. Breakfast served on beautiful china was always the same yogurt, granola, blueberries, and crescent dished out by host onto our plates. We either had to wait to eat or were hurried out because others were waiting to eat. Lots of steep stairs. Gorgeous back patio/yard and private parking behind. Rooms are small no tv, frig, or microwave. Shower extremely small. Comfortable bed. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Scotsman Inn

Sandy and Kathy are wonderful hosts . . . outgoing, friendly and accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay with them. Their hotel is lovely with a great aesthetic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The attention to customers was second to none. The place was beautiful and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Cathy and Sandy are outstanding hosts. We hope to return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Luisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so impressed with the quaint and eclectic look of the property. It was warm and charming in its decor. We were able to choose our room and decided on the third floor dormer that was comfortable and private.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

cyntha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts Sandy & Cathy were very welcoming. Once checked into our room we met them along with other guests on their beautiful deck & shared a complimentary glass of wine. Sandy shared many historic stories of the area, very interesting.The room & inn was very clean & the bed very comfortable. We were served an excellent continental breakfast the next morning, Sandy serving it in his kilt. The only issue we found was the air conditioning could have been functioning better on such a hot night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Inn and the owners are exceptional 😎. Extremely well done ! Music at the local bar was crazy loud but we will definitely make a return reservation next year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fermin, ottawa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrive 15 min before check in and was told to wait in the parking lot or the garden in the hot sun. The aircon knobs control was removed and was told the aircon was set to maximum. It 35 degrees outside and waited 2 hrs to cool and complained that it was not cooling. We had to fight for the aircon to be fixed and called Expedia to to move us but to no avail
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sandi and Cathy do an outstanding job on the Scotsman . From the time you walk in till you Leave . The ground are beautiful . And so very helpful when travelling from Pictou . We stumbled to the Inn few years ago and have not stop going and will continue . Cheers to All Dee And Kevin. 😊😊❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location, convient parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Portland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very classic and true to period decor and furnishings. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First impressions I was skeptical as to what wife booked but after meeting owner and seeing his renovations I was impressed. Room was small but we were there for short overnight stay so didn't matter.Wife has MS and there were alot of stairs up to room but again short stay.Walking distance to several restaurants with harbor view.Close to ferry terminal and motorcycle parking.Owner very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ted Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was well laid out with nice antique furniture. Bed was comfortable and bedding was very nice. Short walk to waterfront and lovely town of Pictou
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, very very clean and spacious rooms, great location, walkable to all major attractions. Great owners that make you feel welcome! Very quick and easy check in. Very clean and spacious room! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in the Saturday of the Victoria Day weekend. Sandy offered to book us at a restaurant, but it was full so he made other recommendations. The Continental breakfast was good. The room was clean, the bed comfortable. If your looking for a place to stay in Pictou County, I would recommend The Scotsman Inn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024