The Scotsman Inn

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
Standard Room 2
Beach
Reception
Property amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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74 Coleraine Street, Pictou, NS, B0K 1H0
  • Hector Heritage Quay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pictou Marina
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room 3

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

Standard Room 1

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room 4

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

Classic Room 1

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

Classic Room 2

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room 5

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

Standard Room 2

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room 6

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room 4

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room 3

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

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About the area

Pictou

When you stay at The Scotsman Inn in Pictou, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Hector Heritage Quay and 3 minutes by foot from Northumberland Fisheries Museum. .This bed & breakfast is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from DeCoste Entertainment Centre and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from McCulloch Heritage Centre.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Caribou and Munroes Island Provincial Park - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Nest - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Murphy’s Margaritaville - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Scotsman Inn

Bed & breakfast with free parking, steps from Hector Heritage Quay
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include a turndown service, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This bed & breakfast also features concierge services, a hair salon, and a reception hall.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

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

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

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

The Scotsman Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 353 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Nice hospitality. Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Scotsman's. Authentic east coast experience and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was very charming. The hosts were terrific. Very colorful and informative. Upon arrival, after we settled into our room we were invited to sit on their lovely deck and sip some homemade wine while meeting other arriving guests from all parts of the world. Fun experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our host Sandy was great. He was very hospitable and knowledgeable. Very good NS Scottish historian IMO. He also provided many options for sightseeing. The rooms were impeccable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sandy and Cathy were very nice folks. The property was nice as well as interesting. Our room was very comfortable. A nice glass of wine from the hosts enable us to visit with the other guests. The hosted continental breakfast was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Cambridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Innkeepers Sandy and Cathy personally renovated this historic building in the heart of downtown Pictou over the past ten years. Their excellent choices in finish, furniture, artwork, and appointments make this a very “Continental” hotel, a traditional bed and breakfast experience. Sandy excels at recommending dining and touring experiences within a short walk or short drive. The Northumberland Shore and Central Nova Scotia have myriad historic and up to date attractions, beautiful beaches, and excellent restaurants. We’re grateful to Sandy and Cathy both for introducing us to this delightful region.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Would definitely recommend!!

Great place to stay with wonderful inn keepers!! Only problem you have to walk up several steps to get to your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Honestly we are not Bed and Breakfast travelers, but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The owners of the inn were very helpful and knowledgeable. They gave us directions to give us a more scenic drive to our next destination (so worth it!). The breakfast experience was lovely. Everyone joined in conversation and I learned so much about Canada and its provinces. The Scot’s man who runs the inn is a wealth of knowledge and is very entertaining! I would definitely stay again and would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin J

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JoAnn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner Sandy is very entertaining serving breakfast in his Scottish kilt.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have been to Scotland and were hoping this inn would feel like we were back in the UK. We were not disappointed. The host, the accomodations, the decor and the atmospheric spirit were true to the Scottish tradition. We were very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024