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Saturday 6th September 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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West of Dunardy locks, the Crinan Canal divides two dramatic landscapes - the rugged, forested hills of Knapdale to …

  • Nature reserve

A modern day 'enigma' has to be the words that describe the Loch Ness Monster. Her first documented sighting was by …

  • Leisure attraction
  • Visitor centre

Find out about the kilt's history and development in Scotland's only visitor attraction devoted to its famous …

  • Leisure attraction

The complicated structure that makes up one of the best preserved monuments at Temple Wood was constructed over a …

  • Historic structure

Teddy bears made from tweed which is hand woven in the Outer Hebrides. Visit the workshop at Neptune's Staircase on …

  • Leisure attraction

Situated at the foot of Loch Oich, this beautiful water park also offers day trips and hire boats, providing the …

  • Country park
  • Boat trips
  • Boat hire

This world famous Exhibition has been recently refurbished to incorporate a 7 room automated walk-through telling …

  • Visitor centre

One of Europe's finest collections of priceless gemstones and beautiful crystals, displayed in a stunning simulation …

  • Gallery
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