Scottish Highlands - Mountains, Lochs and Coast
The Scottish Highlands are all drama and wide-open beauty: towering peaks, ancient forests, and glittering sea lochs. Hike Ben Nevis, roam Cairngorms National Park, and sink your toes into the white sands of Achmelvich Beach. Chase legends on Loch Ness and explore Urquhart Castle, ride the iconic West Highland Railway, and stride a section of the Great Glen Way. Wander the ancient rainforest of Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve, take in the views at the Commando Memorial, stand at the edge of the map in John O'Groats, then raise a glass at Wolfburn Distillery in Thurso.
Whether you're planning a whistle-stop tour or a week-long escape, the Highlands deliver year-round: long summer days, blazing autumn colour, and snowy winter peaks. Base yourself in welcoming hotels, cosy B&Bs, self-catering cottages or glamping spots, and mix headline icons with quiet coastal rambles and off-the-beaten-track villages.
Achmelvich Beach - White sand and turquoise waters on the Sutherland coast. Achmelvich Beach on the northwest coast of the Scottish Highlands is...
Ardtoe Beach - Scenic golden sand beach on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. Ardtoe Beach on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula in the Scottish Highlands is a...
Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve - Ancient Atlantic oakwood in the Scottish Highlands. Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve lies in ...
Attadale Gardens - Award winning Highland gardens overlooking Loch Carron. Attadale Gardens in the Scottish Highlands is an award winning 20 acr...
Ben Hope - Climb Scotland's Most Northerly Munro and Enjoy Spectacular Highland Mountain Views Ben Hope is a magnificent mountain in the rem...
Ben Nevis - The highest mountain in the United Kingdom. Ben Nevis rises to 1,345 metres above Glen Nevis near Fort William in the Scottish Highl...
Bowhunter Archery - woodland adventures near Inverness. Just 18 minutes from Inverness, Bowhunter Archery offers extraordinary woodland activiti...
Cairngorms National Park - The largest national park in the United Kingdom. Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands is the largest na...
Castle Coeffin - atmospheric medieval castle ruins overlooking Loch Linnhe on the Isle of Lismore in Argyll. Castle Coeffin is a ruined medieval...
Castle Tioram - Discover a Historic Highland Castle Surrounded by the Beautiful Waters of Loch Moidart Castle Tioram is a dramatic ruined mediev...
Castle Varrich - Explore the Ruins of a Historic Highland Castle Overlooking the Kyle of Tongue Castle Varrich is a historic ruined tower house ...
Clachtoll Beach - White sand beach on the North Coast 500 in Assynt. Clachtoll Beach in Assynt on the northwest coast of the Scottish Highlands ...
Commando Memorial - Historic Second World War tribute in the Scottish Highlands. The Commando Memorial near Spean Bridge in the Scottish Highlan...
Cruise Loch Linnhe - Seals, sunsets and the spirit of the Highlands. Set sail on Cruise Loch Linnhe and experience the breathtaking scenery of S...
Culloden Battlefield - Historic Highland battlefield and Jacobite heritage site near Inverness. Culloden Battlefield is one of Scotland's mo...
Eilean Donan Castle - Iconic Highland castle where three sea lochs meet. Eilean Donan Castle is one of Scotland's most iconic landmarks, set...
Falls of Truim - picturesque woodland waterfall on the River Truim near Newtonmore in the Cairngorms National Park, Scottish Highlands. Falls of...
Fort George - Explore one of the finest surviving 18th century military fortifications in Europe. Standing on a dramatic promontory overlooking ...
Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide - Discover Highland Wildlife and Beautiful Views Across Loch Sunart Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide is a peaceful wildlife...
Glen Affric National Nature Reserve - Ancient Caledonian forest in the Scottish Highlands. Glen Affric National Nature Reserve lies west of Loch...
Glen Coe - Dramatic Highland valley shaped by volcanoes and glaciers. Glen Coe in Lochaber, Scottish Highlands, is a spectacular valley known fo...
Glenfinnan Viaduct - Iconic Highland railway bridge on the West Highland Line. Glenfinnan Viaduct in the Scottish Highlands is one of the countr...
Great Glen Way - Long distance walking and cycling trail through the Scottish Highlands. The Great Glen Way is one of Scotland's best-known ...
Highland Folk Museum - fascinating open-air museum in Newtonmore bringing centuries of Highland history, traditional buildings and rural Scottish l...
Inverewe Garden - World renowned botanical garden in Wester Ross. Inverewe Garden on the northwest coast of the Scottish Highlands is a world re...
Invergarry Castle - atmospheric 17th century castle ruins overlooking Loch Oich in the Scottish Highlands. Invergarry Castle is a historic ruine...
James Orpwood Guiding - Guided hill walking and mountain skills in the Cairngorms. James Orpwood Guiding offers year-round guided hill walking, ...
John O'Groats - Iconic northern tip of mainland Scotland. John O'Groats sits at the far north-eastern tip of mainland Scotland and is on...
Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve - Geological landmark in the North West Highlands. Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve in the North West H...
Laggan Locks - scenic canal locks and peaceful waterside setting along Scotland's historic Caledonian Canal. Laggan Locks is a picturesque l...
Landmark Forest Adventure Park - Enjoy an action-packed family day out in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Located in Carrbridge within the ...
Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre - fascinating island museum celebrating Gaelic culture, local history and traditional Highland life on the Isle of L...
Loch Achilty Viewing Point - peaceful lochside viewpoint offering beautiful views across Loch Achilty, surrounded by woodland and rolling hills in ...
Loch Garten - Discover Wildlife, Ancient Caledonian Pinewoods and Beautiful Highland Scenery Loch Garten is a beautiful freshwater loch surround...
Loch Ness - Legendary Highland loch famous for the Loch Ness Monster. Loch Ness stretches for more than 23 miles through the heart of the Scotti...
Loch Torridon Viewpoint - spectacular roadside viewpoint offering panoramic views across Loch Torridon and the dramatic mountains of the north-west...
Nevis Range Mountain Gondola - Scenic mountain lift in the Scottish Highlands. The Nevis Range Mountain Gondola near Fort William in the Scottis...
Raven's Crag - scenic woodland viewpoint near Strathpeffer offering beautiful views across the surrounding hills and countryside of the Scottis...
Red Point Beaches - Remote sandy bays on the northwest Highland coast. Red Point Beaches near Gairloch in the Scottish Highlands are two spectac...
RZSS Highland Wildlife Park - Wildlife reserve in the Cairngorms National Park. RZSS Highland Wildlife Park near Kingussie in the Cairngorms Nat...
Scottish Flair Art Gallery - Traditional Scottish art gallery in Inverness. Scottish Flair Art Gallery, founded in 2004, is a welcoming family-r...
Scourie Beach - beautiful white sandy beach with turquoise waters, green grassy surroundings and rugged rocky cliffs on the north-west coast of the...
Silver Sands of Morar - Explore Stunning White Sandy Beaches and Turquoise Waters on Scotland's West Coast The Silver Sands of Morar are a s...
Silversands Beaches - Discover Beautiful White Sands and Turquoise Waters on Scotland's West Coast Silversands Beaches are a collection of b...
Talmine Pier - Discover a Picturesque Highland Harbour on Scotland's North Coast Talmine Pier is a small, scenic harbour near the village of...
Speyside Way - Scenic long-distance walking route through Scotland's whisky country. The Speyside Way is one of Scotland's most scenic l...
Urquhart Castle - Iconic Loch Ness ruins with panoramic Highland views. Urquhart Castle is one of Scotland's most famous historic landmarks,...
West Highland Railway - One of the world's most scenic train journeys through the Scottish Highlands. The West Highland Railway is widely re...
Wolfburn Distillery - Scotland's most northerly mainland whisky distillery in Thurso. Wolfburn Distillery in Thurso is the most northerly wh...