Scottish Highlands
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Visit Scottish Highlands
Where to stay in Scottish Highlands

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
Unique features of Broadford include the restaurants and seaside views. Make a stop by Isle of Skye Market Square or Magpie while you're exploring the area.

Crown
While there might not be top attractions in Crown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

Ballifeary
While visiting Ballifeary, you might make a stop by sights like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Botanic Gardens.

The Garrison
Did not get time to use the pool/spa so cant comment
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
Hotel, room & staff all very good. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Coylumbridge Resort Hotel
Parking good
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Highland Apartments By Mansley
Apartment was excellent. Very well-maintained. Great location. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

The Kenmore Club
The ensuite hadnt been cleaned and there were still crisps in various places in the lounge. Which we reported and the following day house keeping came out and cleaned shower tray only. Too many light switches and some did nothing. 2 heaters broke for entire stay even after reporting them. Great size ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Loch Ness Cottages
So excited to have a cottage right on Loch Ness (we stayed in Braeside)! Kitchen is very well-equipped & rooms are spacious (although slightly outdated). Only issue was the larger bed room did not have a functioning radiator - the switch that controls the settings was broken (as in the switch itself ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
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Popular places to visit

Ben Nevis
Brave the conditions and climb to the summit of this mountain to see the ruins of an observatory from the 19th century.

Inverness Castle
A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

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.

Urquhart Castle
Visit one of the most scenic heritage attractions in Scotland, a set of majestic ruins on the banks of the glittering waters of Loch Ness.

Portree Harbour
Observe fishing boats coming ashore and dine on fresh seafood in a waterside restaurant at this picturesque harbor.

Dunvegan Castle
Set on a basalt outcrop overlooking Loch Dunvegan, this historic fortress has been home to the chiefs of a prominent Highland clan for eight centuries.
Things to do

Inverness City Daily Walking Tour (11:30am, 2pm & 5pm)

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glen Coe and Highlands Explorer Full-Day Tour

Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles from Glasgow

Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen





