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The Scotsman Inn

3.0 star property
Experience a warm welcome at this picturesque bed & breakfast where helpful staff are always ready to lend a hand.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Desk
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room 5 | 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Desk
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Desk
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room 6

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Pictou, The Scotsman Inn is in the entertainment district and by the sea. Northumberland Fisheries Museum and McCulloch Heritage Centre are cultural highlights of the area. Hector Heritage Quay and DeCoste Entertainment Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Pictou travel guide
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Map
74 Coleraine Street, Pictou, NS, B0K 1H0

What's nearby

  • Caspers Gifts and Crafts
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Northumberland Fisheries Museum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hector Heritage Quay
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre
    5 min walk - 0.5 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
  • Tim Hortons
    2 min drive
  • Murphy’s Margaritaville
    12 min walk
  • 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 concierge services
  • Outdoor furniture, multilingual staff, and 1 meeting room
  • 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.

Reviews

The Scotsman Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

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

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was cozy and clean. The attention to details definitely noted. The breakfast with other guests and Sandy was informative and fun. Definitely recommend the Scotsman it is the BEST!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

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

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

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

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

Curtis

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

Beverley

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. They’re very helpful, they know the area and gives good suggestions. The room and the whole Inn are STUPENDOUS and we wish we could’ve stayed there more. The experience of breakfast was very unique and delicious. Makes you want to go back to Pictou ! Thank you :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Luisa

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

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

8/10 Good

Carolyn

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

B&B’s have stairs to your room…

Difficult climbing 50 steps with luggage to room although we knew this was coming. Do not arrive before 4:00 check in. Nice breakfast but not a lot of protein. Room was nice with view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milena

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

Dorothy

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

Jacques

Liked: Amenities
Amazing, top class...friendly, lovely couple, quality rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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

David

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

Definitely a must stay!

Sandy was such a great host! We loved our room and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is beautiful and near many restaurants. The hosts were wonderful and helped immensely with tips and suggestions for our trip to the Cabot Trail. Finally, the breakfast was fresh and tasty (loved the homemade croissants) and served by the one and only Scotsman in a kilt. Enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sandy and Kathy were great hosts!! They made us feel welcome and were very helpful recommending restaurants and places to go. A wonderful facility and great fresh breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024