Scottish Highlands Travel Guide
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Inverness City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Inverness City Centre. Make a stop by Inverness Castle or Victorian Market while you're exploring the area.
Portree Town
If you're spending some time in Portree Town, Somerled Square and Portree Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Fort William City Centre
Fort William City Centre is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Great Glen Way and West Highland Museum while you're in town.
Broadford
Restaurants and seaside views are notable features of Broadford. You might consider stopping by Isle of Skye Market Square while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Crown
While there might not be top attractions in Crown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Inverness Castle and Eastgate Shopping Centre.
Edinbane
Be sure to enjoy the restaurants and waterfront views while you're in Edinbane, and make a trip to Skeabost Golf Course if you have time to see some sights in the nearby area.
Atholl Palace Hotel
Welcoming staff menu was great
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
The Garrison
Lovely clean spacious room with good facilities & a comfortable bed. The staff were fantastic & kindly treated us to a bottle of prosecco for my wife's birthday as a surprise treat.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
Everything about the Marrriott
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Highland Apartments By Mansley
Great stay. But music from the bars underneath is very loud till the early hours.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Kenmore Club
Excellent customer service Very clean and had everything we needed for a family of 4
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Rossal House Apartments
The staff is top notch! We woke up to a flat tire and they helped us get on our way. The house is beautiful and the gardens were stunning. We loved staying here
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Visit this Scottish national park to hike through ancient woodlands, relax on the shore of the largest body of freshwater in Britain and enjoy local produce.
Ben Nevis
Brave the conditions and climb to the summit of this mountain to see the ruins of an observatory from the 19th century.
Balmoral Castle
Find out about the history of Crathie with a stop at Balmoral Castle. Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
Armadale Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Armadale with a trip to Armadale Ferry Terminal. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Portree Harbour
Observe fishing boats coming ashore and dine on fresh seafood in a waterside restaurant at this picturesque harbor.
Talisker Distillery
Tour a working whisky distillery and sip a dram of the smoky yet sweet single-malt Scotch produced here.
Activities
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
West Highland Lochs & Castles from Edinburgh
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour
Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
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- Loch Lomond
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
- Ben Nevis
- Balmoral Castle
- Talisker Distillery
- Inverness Castle
- Loch Fyne
- Urquhart Castle
- Scrabster Ferry Terminal
- Loch Awe
- Durness Beach
- Inverness Cathedral
- Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
- Culloden Battlefield
- Glenfinnan Viaduct
- Dunvegan Castle
- Gills Bay Ferry Port
- Oban Ferry Terminal
- Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
- Glenfiddich Whisky Distillery
- Blair Castle
