Scottish Highlands
Travel Guide
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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 Castle or Victorian Market 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 Old Fort of Fort William 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 Eastgate Shopping Centre.
Ballifeary
While visiting Ballifeary, you might make a stop by sights like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Botanic Gardens.
AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
Room was nice. Floors are hard so sound travels quite badly floor to floor.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The Garrison
The super king size bed was incredibly comfortable and the room was really cosy. Went up to Fort William from Edinburgh for a birthday trip and had a hike round Glencoe. The cosiness and heating in the room meant we were able to warm up quickly when returning to the hotel. We were also left a lovely ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
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Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Highland Apartments By Mansley
This is a very nice apartment. Clean, great location, and a good size. Great kitchen with a nice "welcome box." And an amazing view across the river. We enjoyed our time in Inverness very much. Only complaint was that we could not figure out the heating system in the apartment. As it was late November ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
The Kenmore Club
Lovely resort. Staff are really friendly and welcoming The cottage was perhaps a little tired and in need of simple things like a repaint, new carpets. However very cosy and comfortable
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Sweeney Aviemore One
Most things were great only issues were 1st floor and Laura suffers disability.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
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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.
Inverness Castle
A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.
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.
Portree Harbour
Observe fishing boats coming ashore and dine on fresh seafood in a waterside restaurant at this picturesque harbor.
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.
Dunvegan Castle
Set on a basalt outcrop overlooking Loch Dunvegan, this historic fortress has been home to the chiefs of a prominent Highland clan for eight centuries.
Things to do
Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen
Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
West Highland Lochs & Castles from Edinburgh
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch
Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views
- Loch Lomond
- Ben Nevis
- Inverness Castle
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
- Glenshee Ski Centre
- Portree Harbour
- Urquhart Castle
- Oban Ferry Terminal
- Inveraray Castle
- Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
- Eilean Donan Castle
- CairnGorm Mountain
- Old Man of Storr
- Glenfinnan Viaduct
- Ullapool Harbour
- Durness Beach
- Eden Court Theatre
