Search Hotels by Independent in Handa Island from £124

Scotland is home to an array of attractions and activities that bring tourists to this northern country every year, from Holyrood Palace and Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, to Sir William Scott’s house in the Scottish Borders, there are no shortage of beautiful and iconic attractions a short distance from any Scottish hotel. Visitors who are wanting to experience something a little different, however, should consider venturing up to the Scottish Highlands, where they will be exposed to the country’s most diverse and scenic landscape, featuring Munros, lochs, forests, sandy beaches, sea-cliffs, and a number of majestic ruins like Ardvreck Castle on the shores of Loch Assynt.

Visit Handa Island, a Part of the Scottish Wildlife Trust

One of the many protected areas of the Highlands is Handa Island, a small island off the west coast of Sutherland, which can be accessed via a ferry from Tarbet. The island was once home to a small population that hunted local sea-birds, which include puffins, kittiwake, great skua, and guillemots.

With so much to see and do in the Highlands, be sure to plan your trip so it suits your needs and interests, which you can easily do with the help of the Expedia search tool.