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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Located at the mid-point of the Caledonian Canal, right in the heart of Great Glen, the Heritage Centre tells the …
- Leisure attraction
Neptune's Staircase is the longest of the three staircase flights on the Caledonian Canal, the coast-to-coast …
- Leisure attraction
At its peak, Castle Urquhart was one of the biggest in Scotland. It would be hard pressed to be in a more dramatic …
- Historic building
Prehistoric rock carvings, some produced as much as 5,000 years ago, can be found at many locations in the Kilmartin …
- Historic structure
Just West of Ardrishaig is an ingenious solution to the area's water control problem; a unique device located on the …
- Historic structure
Ben Nevis Distillery established in 1825, is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland. The distillery is …
- Leisure attraction
Rock art was widespread in continental Europe and Scandinavia in the Neolithic and Bronze Ages - abstract designs …
- Historic structure
Situated on a ridge to the north of Kilmartin village lies Carnassarie Castle, now a well preserved ruin in the care …
- Historic building
View the handcrafting of kilts in the workshop and see finished garments on show, alongside a display of Scottish …
- Leisure attraction
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