What to do in Scottish Highlands

Activities, attractions and tours

Oban featuring a lake or waterhole and a house
Oban featuring a coastal town and a bay or harbour
Oban featuring a house
Inverness showing night scenes and a river or creek
Oban showing a coastal town

Scottish Highlands Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Scottish Highlands has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Scottish Highlands, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Scottish Highlands with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Scottish Highlands

Scottish Highlands is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Scottish Highlands, and make it a breeze to explore Scottish Highlands and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Scottish Highlands to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Scottish Highlands, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Scottish Highlands.

Scottish Highlands attractions

Scottish Highlands has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Scottish Highlands to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Scottish Highlands.

Looking for things to do in Scottish Highlands can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Scottish Highlands or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Scottish Highlands attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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What to do in Scottish Highlands


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Inverness Castle showing a river or creek, a castle and heritage elements

Inverness City Centre

4.5/5(343 area reviews)

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.

Inverness City Centre
Fort William showing railway items and heritage elements

Fort William City Centre

4/5(18 area reviews)

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.

Fort William City Centre
Portree which includes rocky coastline

Portree Town

If you're spending some time in Portree Town, Somerled Square and Portree Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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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.

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Ballifeary

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

Ballifeary

 

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