Guide to the Highlands
The Scottish Highlands make up one of Europe's last great wilderness areas and are famous for their rugged, remote yet romantic appeal. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Highland glens, lochs and mountains. |
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| The Scottish Highlands has so much to offer...spectacular mountains, waterfalls, tumbling rivers and mirror- like lochs are bounded by crystal- clear seas scattered with magical islands. Discover Culloden, take a tour of Loch Ness or enjoy a dolphin-spotting trip. Explore the beautiful west coast, the Cairngorm National Park, the Isle of Skye, Orkney and Royal Deeside. However, there is more than just scenery to keep you occupied. Whether you are looking for an action packed adventure holiday or a taste of the local culture and history, the Highlands of Scotland is the place to visit. The sheer variety of interesting locations and places to visit in the region, make touring around worthwhile - with the views and vistas on the way being an added bonus. Visit an array of castles, museums, gardens, Stone Age ruins, standing stones and circles, forests and quiet beaches. If Whisky is your drink of choice, visit one of the many whisky trails and distilleries in the region, where you will discover all about malt and can make the most of the tours and tasting available! For those who have a passion for shopping and finding little treasures...the Highlands offers a number of distinctive small shops and craft outlets, where in many cases, the goods are actually made on the premises. Here, the landscapes are an inspiration, and the peace and tranquility motivates local crafts people to produce fabulous ceramics, beautiful jewellery, weaving and knitwear, glasswear, pottery, stonewear and much more. So, pop in to these wonderful, quirky shops and view the producers at work! Inverness is the capital of the Highlands and provides an excellent touring base with good road, rail and air connections, making it an ideal place to find your hotel accommodation. Whether you choose to explore, shop or just relax, there’s always plenty to see and do! If you are looking for the perfect destination for a short break, then look no further than the Scottish Highlands and experience a region that has got absolutely everything you could possibly imagine, as well as plenty of things you can't! |
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