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The Scotsman Inn

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

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Located near Hector Heritage Quay, The Scotsman Inn offers a charming retreat with a hair salon, library, and reception hall. Relax in the garden or on the terrace and take advantage of free self parking and luggage storage. With multilingual staff on hand to help plan your day trip to Northumberland Fisheries Museum or DeCoste Entertainment Centre.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 165 sq ft
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room 2 | Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room 2

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 165 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room 4 | Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room 4

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 165 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room 2

Classic Room 2 | Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room 2

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room 3

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
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room 4

Classic Room 4 | Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room 1

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
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room 6

Classic Room 6 | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer

Classic Room 6

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room 1

Standard Room 1 | Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room 1

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
74 Coleraine Street, Pictou, NS, B0K 1H0

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

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 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 near Hector Heritage Quay
Located close to Northumberland Fisheries Museum and DeCoste Entertainment Centre, The Scotsman Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a bike on site, and a reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

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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

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 elevator

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 organized 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

Pets not 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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 10 per person
  • Electricity fee: CAD 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number STR2425T5482, STR2526T5482

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Scotsman Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Scotsman Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Scotsman Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Scotsman Inn located?

Situated by the sea, this bed & breakfast is steps from Hector Heritage Quay and Northumberland Fisheries Museum. DeCoste Entertainment Centre and McCulloch Heritage Centre are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Scotsman Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 363 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 363 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 363 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 363 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 363 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

BELINDA

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely home close to the water thank you for your super hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was simply AMAZING… Sandy was there to welcome us and show us around. The place is spotless and the details right down to the kind of shampoo was over the top. We will certainly recommend to all our friends and family. Thank you again !!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Trasie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Fantastic property. Quiet sleep and a gorgeous view!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the great night away Sandy & team!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very convenient to the downtown area as well as being safe and quiet. The owners, Sandy and Cathy, are excellent hosts. The rooms are clean, well maintained and are very comfortable. The rooms I have stayed in have all had good views of the town and harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sandy & Cathy are terrific hosts and its a beautiful historic property. Sandy is a character and will keep you laughing! We had a great time and would have liked to be there for more than one night. We would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

marin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored historic house (every detail). Comfortable bed, crispy clean white bedding and towels. Walking distance to restaurants and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara Lynn

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

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classic building with comfortable bed and great patio and garden. The host is a gregarious Scot. Pictou is small but charming with many old buildings and a nice waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sandy is a great host
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners of this property have put alot of effort into having guests feel like one big family and to feel looked after. Sandy personally served everyone their breakfast in such a classy yet friendly way, in a formal dining room complete with china and all the trimmings. It was a very special experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Sandy and Kathy were wonderful hosts. Beds were very comfortable and the hotel has been beautiful maintained. Nice glass of wine to welcome us to their beautiful establishment. If you are staying in Pictou then stay at The Scotsman.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building. The room was excellent, with great finishes. Washroom was functional, if small. Lots of steps to get to the 3rd floor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

Very nice and clean inn, with lovely hosts. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Authentic inn run by a Scotsman and his wife; he serves breakfast in the dining room in his kilt. He has a wealth of knowledge about the history of the area. Our room was quaint in a visiting-your-aunt-in the-country kind of way. Great location for exploring Pictou.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sandy and Cathy are wonderful hosts. They are very hospitable and share good advice about travelling throughout Nova Scotia and PEI.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was our favourite accommodation on our recent trip to Nova Scotia and PEI. The room with private bath was gorgeous. The hospitality was superb. Our host, Sandy, was charming and an outstanding storyteller. Breakfasts were a delightful and delish experience with Sandy serving in his kilt while Kathy baked croissants in the kitchen. Cannot speak highly enough about this memorable stay.
One of two formal dining tables set for breakfast with Sandy in his Royal Stewart kilt.
Beautiful king bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

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

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We very much enjoyed our two night stay at The Scotsman’s Inn. Sandy and Cathy were convivial hosts and provided us with a lot of helpful advice on areas of local interest and our journey onwards to Cape Breton. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and the bed/mattress was very comfortable. The Inn had been lovingly restored and was full of character. A small improvement for us would have been the provision of natural yoghurt and decaf coffee for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025