Scottish Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 Museum and Art Gallery or Inverness Castle 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 Cathedral.
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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.
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.
Inverness Castle
A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.
Portree Harbour
Observe fishing boats coming ashore and dine on fresh seafood in a waterside restaurant at this picturesque harbor.
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.
Eilean Donan Castle
One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.
Things to do
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch
- Loch Lomond
- Ben Nevis
- Cairngorms National Park
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
- Armadale Ferry Terminal
- Balmoral Castle
- Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
- Oban Ferry Terminal
- Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
- Inverness Castle
- Portree Harbour
- Urquhart Castle
- Macallan Distillery
- Scrabster Ferry Terminal
- Eilean Donan Castle
- Fairy Pools
- Dunvegan Castle
- Culloden Battlefield
- Inverlochy Castle
- Talisker Distillery
- Inverness Cathedral
- Durness Beach
- Loch Fyne
- Loch Awe
- Loch Lochy
- Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
- Skye Bridge
- Old Man of Storr
- Loch Tay
- Eden Court Theatre
- Loch Tummel
- Luskentyre Beach