Highland
What you need to know before you go
The Scottish Highlands are synonymous with rugged, unspoilt landscapes, the infamous Loch Ness Monster and some of Britain’s most impressive castles. The region is also home to Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland, and the largest national park in the United Kingdom.
Inverness, the region’s largest city and cultural capital, boasts landmarks such as a 19th-century castle and Inverness Cathedral. Here, you can try Haggis, Scotland’s national dish, as well as locally caught fresh seafood. During your stay in the Highlands, observe the rolling hills while aboard the Jacobite steam train, and walk along the wall that leads to Eilean Donan Castle.
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Inverness lies at the end of the Great Glen and is used as the gateway to the mighty Highlands. It's a small city, but thanks to its creative residents and long history, you'd be hard pushed to be bored. Amid its handsome Victorian center, you can appreciate St Andrew's Cathedral, visit the stately Inverness Castle or dine at one of...
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10 Best Things to Do in Inverness
Inverness attracts visitors from across the world for its natural landscapes, quaint towns, medieval ruins, and prehistoric sites. Located in the Scottish Highlands, it’s a great place for nature lovers looking to explore its vast landscape. There are many hiking...
10 Best Things to Do in the Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Highlands offers majestic and wild scenery and blissful seclusion amid lochs and mountains. This northern part of Scotland...
11 Best Natural Wonders in the Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Highlands are full of breathtaking natural wonders, from rugged peaks and white beaches to mysterious lochs and lush...
Where to shop & what to buy in Highland
10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Inverness
Inverness as the bustling cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands is a unique shopping destination where you can become lost in for days. The city offers an array of large shopping malls and local shops. There are markets aplenty where local farmers, artisans and merchants highlight their freshest produce and finest wares. If you’re looking for something distinctively Scottish, the...
Where to go & what to do at night in Highland
10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Inverness
Inverness is known as the center of culture of the Scottish Highlands and offers a good variety of things do and enjoy even after dark. Head out and visit premier whiskey and cocktail bars to sample the finest varieties of the Scottish national drink or hit the live music venues to dance the night away to the tunes of the...
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