The Scotsman Inn

Property class: 3
3-star B&B near Hector Heritage Quay

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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

Standard Room 3

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

Classic Room 5

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

Standard Room 2

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

Standard Room 4

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

Classic Room 2

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

Classic Room 3

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

Classic Room 4

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

Classic Room 1

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

Classic Room 6

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

Standard Room 1

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

About the neighborhood

Pictou

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Pictou B&B, you'll be steps from Hector Heritage Quay and Northumberland Fisheries Museum. Also, DeCoste Entertainment Centre is within half a mile (1 km) and McCulloch Heritage Centre is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Caspers Gifts and Crafts - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hector Heritage Quay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • McCulloch Heritage Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pictou Marina - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 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

3-star B&B near 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 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 is 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 hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

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
  • Individually furnished
  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: 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 each 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

How close is The Scotsman Inn to the airport?

The Scotsman Inn is 84.9 mi (87-min drive) away from the Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scotsman Inn on Oct 27, 2026 start from $167, 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.

Does The Scotsman Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Scotsman Inn.

How close is The Scotsman Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 4.9 mi (8-min drive) from Caribou and Munroes Island Provincial Park and 7.5 mi (15-min drive) from Waterside Beach Provincial Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Scotsman Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Scotsman Inn, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of CAD 10 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Scotsman Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Scotsman Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Scotsman Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Scotsman Inn have a pool?

The Scotsman Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Scotsman Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Scotsman Inn to downtown Pictou?

The Scotsman Inn is 0.1 mi away from Pictou.

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

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and very nice host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic people and a very unique old building very clean very friendly. Great food definitely recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The gold standard in B&B !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Sandy & Cathy were fabulous hosts , so welcoming & very knowledgeable of the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was fabulous! The hosts were wonderful!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, very friendly welcoming hosts. Recommended 100%
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very charming and interesting hosts in a expertly renovated old building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Room is clean. No breakfast. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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4/10 Poor

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location with friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a great place to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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It’s such a lovely place and the owners, Kathy and Sandy, are so lovely and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely inn with very good hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Highlight of our Maritime stops. Owners are fabulous folk and the inn is stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025