Yes, you can stay on Scotland Island, but it is not the Scottish island you might first imagine; it is a small, picturesque island located in the Pittwater region of northern Sydney, Australia. There is no vehicle access to the island, so you must arrive via the Church Point ferry or by private boat. While the island is primarily a residential community with no hotels or resorts, many of the local residents list their unique properties on short-term rental platforms like Airbnb or Stayz. Staying on Scotland Island offers a "true" escape from the city, characterized by a quiet, laid-back atmosphere where the only sounds are the water and the local birdlife. There are no shops or restaurants on the island, so guests must bring all their own supplies from the mainland. This makes it a popular destination for "staycations" and creative retreats, where the lack of commercial development is seen as a primary attraction. If you are looking for the "other" Scotland, the country itself has hundreds of habitable islands—from the Isle of Skye to the Outer Hebrides—where there are countless hotels, guesthouses, and "bothies" available for every type of traveler.