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
denotes principal attractions.
A fascinating exhibition of the life and weaponry of the Clansman, including a DVD presentation.
- Leisure attraction
The War Memorial, first set up during the Second World War by British Commando Units, is located close to Spean Bridge.
- Historic structure
A Victorian garden of 15 acres,with terraces and views over Loch Dochfour. There is a woodland garden, a water …
- Gallery
The Standing Stones at Ballymeanoch and their associated cairn, kerb cairn, stone alignments and henge can all be …
- Historic structure
Built in 1836, Inverness Castle sits on a low cliff overlooking the River Ness and the town of Inverness. A …
- Historic building
Museum and Art Gallery featuring natural history, archaeology and the history of Inverness and the Highlands of …
- Museum
Built around 1440 to house the Campbells of Glenorchy, the castle was improved and extended for many years. However, …
- Historic building
- Historic structure
- Leisure attraction
The wide and varied landscape of Kilmartin Glen is scattered with tokens from history ranging from Neolithic …
- Historic structure
Kilmartin House, Centre for Archaeology and Landscape Interpretation, contains artefacts from the area's historic …
- Museum
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