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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

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Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness

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Adventure & outdoor

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Inverness Bike Tour a 2 hours guided bike tour around the Waterways of Inve...

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Glasgow: Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate

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From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

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What to do in Scottish Highlands

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.

Eilean Donan Castle

One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.

Talisker Distillery

Tour a working whisky distillery and sip a dram of the smoky yet sweet single-malt Scotch produced here.

Inverlochy Castle

You can learn about the history of Fort William with a trip to Inverlochy Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Areas of Scottish Highlands

Inverness Castle which includes château or palace, heritage elements and a river or creek

Inverness City Centre

4.5/5(343 area reviews)

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 which includes heritage elements and railway items

Fort William City Centre

4/5(18 area reviews)

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.