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What to Do
Looking for things to do in Scottish Highlands? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Urquhart Castle
4.3
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70 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Scottish Highlands
4.7
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61 Reviews
"Mountain climbing"
Loch Ness
4.7
/5
183 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Eilean Donan Castle
4.5
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73 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Glenfinnan Viaduct
4.0
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38 Reviews
Kilt Rock
4.5
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40 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Beaches and shores"
Old Man of Storr
4.3
/5
62 Reviews
"Hiking"
"Natural scenery"
Loch Ness by Jacobite - Cruises
4.7
/5
11 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Scottish Highlands, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Holiday Inn Express Inverness
4.1
/5
52 Reviews
Grant Arms Hotel
4.3
/5
46 Reviews
Shieldaig Lodge Hotel
4.3
/5
29 Reviews
The Whispering Pine Lodge
4.4
/5
77 Reviews
AC Hotel Inverness
4.4
/5
73 Reviews
Dunollie Hotel ‘A Bespoke Hotel’
3.5
/5
126 Reviews
Dornoch Station
4.3
/5
42 Reviews
Coylumbridge Resort Hotel
4.2
/5
34 Reviews
The Morar Hotel
3.6
/5
110 Reviews
Caledonian Hotel 'a Bespoke Hotel’
4.0
/5
111 Reviews
Kyle Hotel ‘A Bespoke Hotel’
3.7
/5
110 Reviews
Muthu Newton Hotel (Near Inverness Airport)
4.1
/5
109 Reviews
What to Eat
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The Snow Goose
4.1
/5
26 Reviews
Avg. GBP11/person
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THE BRASSERIE at Mercure Inverness Hotel
4.0
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3 Reviews
"Western-style"
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"Asian Cuisine"
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2 Reviews
Avg. GBP20/person
"Seafood"
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Popular Cultural Hotels Near Scottish Highlands
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The Atholl Palace
8.8
/5
112 Reviews
Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside
8.4
/5
102 Reviews
Roman Camp Country House Hotel
9.0
/5
65 Reviews
The Gleneagles Hotel
9.3
/5
41 Reviews
Wellsfield Farm Holiday Lodges
9.0
/5
9 Reviews
Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa
8.4
/5
64 Reviews
Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel & Spa
9.3
/5
128 Reviews
Crossbasket Castle
9.3
/5
61 Reviews
Rufflets St Andrews
9.0
/5
100 Reviews
Clarendon Luxury Apartments
9.6
/5
97 Reviews
InterContinental Edinburgh The George
9.1
/5
179 Reviews
The Knight Residence by Mansley
9.2
/5
107 Reviews
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Kimpton Charlotte Square
9.3
/5
135 Reviews
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
9.3
/5
151 Reviews
W Edinburgh
8.9
/5
187 Reviews
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection
9.0
/5
89 Reviews
The Balmoral Hotel
9.9
/5
47 Reviews
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
9.0
/5
153 Reviews
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The Old Manse of Blair, Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
8.9
/5
45 Reviews
Winterton
10.0
/5
2 Reviews
Windlestraw
10.0
/5
9 Reviews
Glenegedale House
9.8
/5
40 Reviews
The Old Mill Inn
9.6
/5
56 Reviews
The Auld Kirk
9.8
/5
40 Reviews
No1 Apartments St Andrews - South Street
9.6
/5
62 Reviews
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Killiecrankie House
9.8
/5
40 Reviews
Fonab Castle Hotel
9.2
/5
103 Reviews
Kinloch House Hotel
9.0
/5
40 Reviews
Cromlix
9.6
/5
75 Reviews
The Gleneagles Hotel
9.3
/5
41 Reviews
Cameron House on Loch Lomond
8.6
/5
81 Reviews
Isle of Eriska Hotel Spa & Island
8.7
/5
72 Reviews
Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel & Spa
9.3
/5
128 Reviews
Crossbasket Castle
9.3
/5
61 Reviews
Old Course Hotel St Andrews
9.4
/5
108 Reviews
Rusacks St. Andrews
9.2
/5
108 Reviews
The Roseate Edinburgh
8.9
/5
105 Reviews
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Fortingall Hotel
8.8
/5
42 Reviews
Mains of Taymouth Country Estate Gallops Apartments
9.4
/5
44 Reviews
Knockendarroch Hotel
9.7
/5
59 Reviews
The Atholl Palace
8.8
/5
112 Reviews
The Dowans Hotel of Speyside
9.2
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The Station Hotel
9.0
/5
47 Reviews
Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside
8.4
/5
102 Reviews
Suie Hunting Lodge
9.6
/5
40 Reviews
Dunkeld House Hotel
8.5
/5
103 Reviews
Monachyle Mhor Hotel
9.2
/5
40 Reviews
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
8.8
/5
47 Reviews
Wyndham Duchally Country Estate
8.8
/5
105 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Scottish Highlands
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Beaches and shores
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Historical attractions
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Sightseeing tours
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Boat tour
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Night view
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Outdoor activities
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Mountain climbing
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Cycling
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Leisure activities
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Farms and pastures
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Spa/massage
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Exhibitions & events
Popular Attractions in Scottish Highlands
Urquhart Castle
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Loch Ness
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Loch Ness by Jacobite - Cruises
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Kilt Rock
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Old Man of Storr
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Quiraing
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Fort William
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Ben Nevis
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Jacobite Steam Train
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Kilt Rock
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Old Man of Storr
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Quiraing
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Cairngorm Mountain Sports
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Glenmore Forest Park
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Landmark Forest Adventure Park
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Scottish Highlands
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Fort Augustus
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Urquhart Castle
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Urquhart Castle
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Loch Ness
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Loch Ness Cruises
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Urquhart Castle
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Rogie Falls
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Loch Ness by Jacobite - Cruises
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John o’ Groats Signpost
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Duncansby Head Lighthouse
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Edinburgh Castle
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Edinburgh Castle
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Y Not Bar & Grill
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Edinburgh Old Town
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THE BRASSERIE at Mercure Inverness Hotel
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Palace Brasserie
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Contrast
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Hootananny
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The Shores Plockton
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The Summer Isles Bar
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Caledonian
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Inshes Gate Brewers Fayre
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Applecross Inn
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Crofter's Bar
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Carron Restaurant
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Jaffy's Fish & Chips Takeaway and Deli Shop
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Coruisk House
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Rosemarkie Beach Cafe
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Rocpool
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Crannog Seafood Restaurant
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The Market Place
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Fortrose Cafe
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The Rumblin' Tum
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Telford's Cafe at Pulteney Centre
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