Places to go in Highlands and Islands

Visit the Crinan Canal

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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  1. Image for Kilmartin Glen

    Kilmartin Glen »

    The wide and varied landscape of Kilmartin Glen is scattered with tokens from history ranging from Neolithic …

  2. Kilmartin House Museum and the Glebe Cairn. E Gammie - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Kilmartin House »

    Kilmartin House, Centre for Archaeology and Landscape Interpretation, contains artefacts from the area's historic …

  3. Moine Mhor National Nature Reserve. © Patrick Mackie - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Moine Mhor National Nature Reserve »

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

  4. Image for Loch Ness Centre

    Nessieland Castle Monster Centre »

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

  5. Scottish Kiltmaker Centre

    Scottish Kiltmaker Centre (Highland House of Fraser Ltd) »

    The Scottish Kiltmaker Centre is Scotland's only visitor attraction devoted to its famous national dress. Visitors …

  6. Image for Temple Wood Stone Circles

    Temple Wood Stone Circles »

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

  7. Clansman Centre & Craft Shop

    The Clansman Centre & Craft Shop »

    Entering through the doors of a 19th century schoolhouse, you will take a step into the 17th century. Besides a …

  8. The Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition Experience

    The Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition »

    This world famous exhibition has recently been accredited as a five star visitor attraction by the Scottish tourist …

  9. Treasures of the Earth »

    This award winning attraction features one of Europe's finest collections of priceless gemstones and beautiful …

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