Scottish Highlands
Travel Guide





Visit Scottish Highlands
Where to stay in Scottish Highlands

Inverness City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Inverness City Centre. Make a stop by Inverness Museum and Art Gallery or Inverness Castle while you're exploring the area.

Portree Town
If you're spending some time in Portree Town, Somerled Square and Portree Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Fort William City Centre
Fort William City Centre is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Great Glen Way and West Highland Museum while you're in town.

Broadford
Unique features of Broadford include the restaurants and seaside views. Make a stop by Isle of Skye Market Square or Magpie while you're exploring the area.

Crown
While there might not be top attractions in Crown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

Ballifeary
While visiting Ballifeary, you might make a stop by sights like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Cathedral.

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Coylumbridge Resort Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Highland Apartments By Mansley
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Loch Ness Cottages
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Sweeney Aviemore One
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Popular places to visit

Ben Nevis
Brave the conditions and climb to the summit of this mountain to see the ruins of an observatory from the 19th century.

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Visit this Scottish national park to hike through ancient woodlands, relax on the shore of the largest body of freshwater in Britain and enjoy local produce.

Inverness Castle
A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Urquhart Castle
Visit one of the most scenic heritage attractions in Scotland, a set of majestic ruins on the banks of the glittering waters of Loch Ness.

Fairy Pools
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fairy Pools during your travels in Minginish.

Portree Harbour
Observe fishing boats coming ashore and dine on fresh seafood in a waterside restaurant at this picturesque harbor.
Things to do

Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Sightseeing Cruise

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

Inverness City Daily Walking Tour (11:30am, 2pm & 5pm)

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

Aberlour: Cardhu Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glen Coe and Highlands Explorer Full-Day Tour
- Loch Lomond
- Ben Nevis
- Cairngorms National Park
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
- Balmoral Castle
- Armadale Ferry Terminal
- Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
- Urquhart Castle
- Macallan Distillery
- Portree Harbour
- Eilean Donan Castle
- Talisker Distillery
- Durness Beach
- Dunvegan Castle
- Ullapool Harbour
- Culloden Battlefield
- Luskentyre Beach
- CairnGorm Mountain
- Eden Court Theatre