Scottish Highlands Tours & Vacations
From legendary lochs to crumbling castles, the Scottish Highlands will surprise you at every turn
The Highlands is the Scotland you imagine when you close your eyes. It’s the moody skies above a wild and rugged coastline; tiny cottages at the foothills of soaring mountains, and fascinating folklore that has inspired artists and poets for centuries. Join your local guide to track down Nessie on Loch Ness, explore pristine landscapes in Cairngorms National Park or marvel at ancient fortresses cloaked in history. Whether it's your first or tenth time in the Highlands, its charm will keep you coming back for more.
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Learn to make traditional Scottish whisky
Enjoy a ‘wee dram’ at the Blair Athol distillery, where you’ll learn about the whisky process, and how Blair Athol’s source of water – the Allt Dour – passes through the Ben Vrackie slopes and contributes to the mellow quality and smooth finish of their malts.
Search for the Loch Ness Monster
Take a scenic boat ride over the deep, murky waters of Loch Ness while keeping your eyes peeled for its famous inhabitant, AKA Nessie the Loch Ness Monster. According to local legend, she has a long neck, a snake-like head and a green body with black humps on her back.
Ride the West Highland Railway
It’s not every day you get to experience one of the world's greatest rail journeys. Jump aboard a train from Fort William to Mallaig to enjoy some of Scotland's most gorgeous scenery on the West Highland Railway, including a crossing of the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct which you may recognise from its appearance in the Harry Potter movies.
Explore the colourful Isle of Skye
With a breathtaking coastline, misty sea lochs and unique landscapes with names like ‘Fairy Glen’, the Isle of Skye will cast a spell on you. It’s also a great place to see wildlife including gorgeous hairy coos (highland cows), red deer, otters and dolphins. Wrap up a day of exploring with a cosy pub dinner in the colourful town of Portree Bay followed by a dram of whisky from a local distillery.
Hike in Cairngorms National Park
Cairngorms is the UK’s largest national park. In fact, it’s twice the size of the Lake District. But don’t expect only to find postcard-perfect lochs, ancient castles and lush forests (as if that wasn’t enough). You'll also find whisky distilleries and a thriving pub scene where you can enjoy Highlands culture and hospitality.
Explore Eilean Donan Castle
Perfectly perched on a small tidal island surrounded by mountains, Eilean Donan Castle is like something from a fairy tale. Although the castle you see today was rebuilt from ruins in the 1930s due to destruction caused during the Jacobite uprisings, its history dates back to the 6th century. If the walls could talk, they'd have a few wee tales to share.
Take the Nevis Range Gondola
Jump on the Nevis Range Gondola to reach a height of 650 metres on the mountain of Aonach Mor. Breathe in fresh mountain air while soaking up panoramic vistas of the Scottish Highlands' rolling peaks, glens and lochs. On a clear day, you can see as far as the Inner Hebrides.
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