Shandwick

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sunrise on Shanwick beach, a very still and enjoyable experience. Shandwick is at the end of the Great Glen fault and famed for fossils, although in a morning like this you can feel the history commune with the force of nature
sunrise on Shanwick beach, a very still and enjoyable experience. Shandwick is at the end of the Great Glen fault and famed for fossils, although in a morning like this you can feel the history commune with the force of nature
Port an Righ Where the stream flows to the shore is the spot where mariners used to bring their ships in and anchor them to the rocks. Indeed at certain tide levels it is possible to find a large iron ring secured to one of the boulders for just this purpose. In the 19th Century a proper harbour was developed at Balintore just over a mile up the coast.
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Cave and cliff close to Port an Righ The Easter Ross coastal scenery is rugged and unfrequented. There are many such rocky bluffs like this with impressive caves hollowed out by the pounding sea.
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On the cliff walk, near Shandwick
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Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

4 out of 5
Fresson Circle, Dalcross Inverness Scotland
The price is €63 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
€63
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great welcome on arrival. Staff couldn't be more helpful. Traveling with a wheelchair and a dog isn't always the easiest of journeys, but we all felt very welcome, including Peat the dog. Accessible room and bathroom were both excellent. Always enjoy our stays here to visit the grandkids.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
Kincraig Castle Hotel

Kincraig Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Tomich Invergordon Scotland
The price is €136 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
€136
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Invergordon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (284 reviews)
Lovery place, definitely staying again

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Kincraig Castle Hotel
Culloden House Hotel

Culloden House Hotel

4 out of 5
Culloden Inverness Scotland
The price is €188 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
€188
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (404 reviews)
Great staff. Hotel quiet so upgraded our room which was absolutely amazing. Thank you

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Culloden House Hotel
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The Old Mill Inn

The Old Mill Inn

3 out of 5
7 Brodie Pl Forres Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Forres. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Brodie Castle and Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (19 reviews)
Room was clean, and nicely decorated in an old fashioned style with quirky art. Bed was clean and fresh if a bit soft. Dinner in the bar was quite nice, but service hours are vety short. We arrived 6pm as dinner was starting. We went out to an event, but the bar and restaurant was shut, and the building ...

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

The Old Mill Inn
Delny Glamping

Delny Glamping

2 out of 5
Delny House Invergordon Scotland
Stay at this campsite in Invergordon. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Hugh Miller’s Cottage & Museum and Cromarty ...
Delny Glamping
Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle

Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle

Dingwall SCT
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Dingwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyrish Monument and Dingwall Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews)
This little beauty was the *perfect* space for some deep inner work and reflection in Scotland! The property was well stocked. The space so homey and it wrapped us up and took care of body, mind and spirit!

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle
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Popular places to visit

3rd tallest LH in Scotland

Tarbat Ness Lighthouse

Find out about the history of Tain with a stop at Tarbat Ness Lighthouse. Discover the bars in this quaint area or seek out the golf courses.

Tarbat Ness Lighthouse
Weather changes quickly in Scotland; always different amazing views!

Portmahomack Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Portmahomack with a trip to Portmahomack Harbour. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Portmahomack Harbour

Glenmorangie Distillery

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Glenmorangie Distillery during your travels in Tain. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Glenmorangie Distillery

North Sutor Cliffs

Explore the great outdoors at North Sutor Cliffs, a lovely green space in Tain. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

North Sutor Cliffs

Tain Through Time

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Tain Through Time during your travels in Tain. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Tain Through Time

Browns Gallery

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Browns Gallery during your trip to Tain. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Browns Gallery

Things to do

Invergordon In-app Audio Tour: Explore Local History, Murals and More

Invergordon In-app Audio Tour: Explore Local History, Murals and More

€5
per traveller
Invergordon In-app Audio Tour: Explore Local History, Murals and More
Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour

Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour

€156
per adult
Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour
Inverness Outlander Tour

Inverness Outlander Tour

€402
per adult
Inverness Outlander Tour
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Platform 1864, Tain in Scotland. A typical town in the Highlands, Tain is a great place to wander around taking in the atmosphere. We visited the museum which has many examples of Tain silverware and a great insight into local history. Here's a shot of Platform 1864, a cafe at the railway station. We spent time here relaxing over lunch. There's a very good menu and the owner has made a great job in the styling of the interior.

Tain