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Places to go in Highlands and Islands
The spectacular Highlands have something for everyone.
Ancient castles, impressive lock flights, single malt whisky and loch-dwelling monsters –you can even buy a hand-crafted kilt.
Local attractions
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Caledonian Canal Visitor Centre »Located at the mid-point of the Caledonian Canal, right in the heart of Great Glen, the Caledonian Canal Visitor …
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Neptune's Staircase »Neptune's Staircase is the longest of the three staircase flights on the Caledonian Canal, the coast-to-coast …
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Neptune's Staircase »
Neptune's Staircase is the longest of the three staircase flights on the Caledonian Canal, the coast-to-coast …
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Urquhart Castle »At its peak, Urquhart Castle was one of the biggest in Scotland. It would be hard pressed to be in a more dramatic …
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Achnabreck Cup & Ring Marked Rocks »
Prehistoric rock carvings, some produced as much as 5,000 years ago, can be found at many locations in the Kilmartin …
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Auto Waster »
Just West of Ardrishaig is an ingenious solution to the area's water control problem; a unique device located on the …
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Balnain Bike Park »
Balnain Bike Park is muscle-stretching, lung-bursting fun. It’s the cycling equivalent of a skateboard park, just …
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Ben Nevis Distillery & Visitor Centre »
Ben Nevis Distillery established in 1825, is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland. The distillery is …
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Cairnbaan Cup and Ring Markings »
Rock art was widespread in continental Europe and Scandinavia in the Neolithic and Bronze Ages - abstract designs …
