Britain's official guide to canals, rivers and lakes

Tuesday 2nd December 2008

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 Caledonian Canal Visitor …

  • 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, Urquhart Castle was one of the biggest in Scotland. It would be hard pressed to be in a more dramatic …

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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

The Caledonian Bears are a unique collection of hand-made Scottish tweed teddy bears. The bears and their clothing …

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Situated on a ridge to the north of Kilmartin village lies Carnassarie Castle, now a well preserved ruin in the care …

  • Historic building

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