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The Highlands attractions & tourist information
Find places to visit and things to do in the Scottish Highlands with these visitor guides.
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Muir of Dinnet: Things to Do
The Muir of Dinnet is a national nature reserve located on the eastern border of the Cairngorms national park in the Scottish Highlands. The reserve features a wealth of different habitats including heath, woodland and wetland, but it’s perhaps best known for ‘the vat’, a natural gorge formed by glaciers over 10,000 years ago.
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Nevis Range Mountain Experience: Things to Do
Tag: Mountains & HillsThe Nevis Range Mountain Gondola runs 650 metres up Aonach Mor – the 8th highest mountain in the UK – where it offers stunning views across the Highlands. The gondola was purpose-built to transport skiers to the mountain summit but it is equally used by hillwalkers that want to explore the Nevis range.
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North Morar: Things to Do
North Morar is a remote region of Lochaber in the Scottish Highlands that lies between Loch Morar to the south and Loch Nevis to the north. The peninsula is a popular destination for hill walkers, but it also sees crowds of tourists arriving from the Jacobite steam train which has its final destination at Mallaig – an attractive fishing village on the northern tip of the North Morar peninsula.
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Silver Sands of Morar: Things to Do
The Silver Sands of Morar are a series of celebrated beaches located on the Morar Peninsula, south of Mallaig. These stunning white-sand beaches are a favourite spot for tourists due to the crystal-clear turquoise waters along this stretch of coastline, as well as the stunning views of the Small Isles.
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Smoo Cave: Things to Do
Smoo Cave near Durness has one of the largest sea cave entrances in Britain. The main cavern is 50 feet high and spreads out in an impressive cathedral-like space that features an opening that takes visitors across a subterranean pool and a waterfall. Discover Smoo Cave with this complete visitor guide.
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Talmine Bay: Things to Do
Talmine is a crofting and fishing village overlooking Talmine Bay north of the A838 bridge near Tongue Bay in Sutherland. The bay is best known for its scenery and the wildlife that live in the area which offers frequent sightings of seals and dolphins. Discover Talmine Bay with this complete visitor guide.
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The Best Free Things to Do in Caithness & Sutherland
The North Highlands offers some of the wildest, most remote, and most scenic landscapes of anywhere in Europe. From John O’ Groats to Ullapool, you’re guaranteed to become smitten with the beauty of this extraordinary region of Scotland. In this article you will discover a list of completely free-to-visit attractions in Caithness & Sutherland that are suitable for all ages, including historic buildings, walking routes, and landmarks.
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The Best Places to Visit on a Scottish Highlands Tour
The Highlands are famous for their breathtaking scenery where lochs, mountains, and forests offer activities for visitors of all ages and interests whether it’s hill walking, mountain biking, wild camping, or sightseeing on a driving holiday. Discover the best places to visit on a Scottish Highlands tour with this complete visitor guide that includes information about the weather, what to pack, and the best time to travel.
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The Jacobite Steam Train: Things to Do
Tag: Family AttractionsThe Jacobite steam train has been described as one of the greatest train journeys in the world. Covering 84 miles, the Jacobite travels from Fort William to Mallaig on the northwest coast of Scotland. Visitors can sit back in the historic carriages and experience the best of the Scottish Highlands, from lochs and mountains to forests and glens. Discover The Jacobite steam train in this guide which includes an overview and useful visiting tips.
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The Loch Ness Exhibition Centre: Things to Do
Tag: Family AttractionsThe Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition attempts to explain the geology of the local area as well as the monster myth, and it’s an ideal stop-off after a busy day exploring the world-famous loch. Discover the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition in this guide which includes an overview and handy visiting tips.
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The Top Things to Do in the Scottish Highlands for Couples
Covering 10,230 square miles, the Scottish Highlands is a region that’s famous for its attractions that include Britain’s highest mountain (Ben Nevis) as well as its largest body of fresh water (Loch Ness). Discover a collection of the best attractions in the Scottish Highlands for couples in this article which features an overview of each place along with immersive 360° virtual tours that let you look around each location from all angles.
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Ullapool Hill and The Braes: Things to Do
Tag: Trails & RoutesThis Ullapool Hill and The Braes walking trail will take you on a stunning walk from the harbour in the delightful Scottish town of Ullapool, all the way up to the outcrop of Meall Mor and around a circular route through the hills and back to the town centre. Discover one of the best walking trails in one of the most spectacular regions of Scotland with this complete visitor guide.
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Ullapool: Things to Do
Tag: Towns & VillagesThe picturesque village of Ullapool is located in the North Highlands on the shore of Loch Broom. While many people only visit Ullapool to take a ferry to the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, there are lots of worthwhile attractions in the area that make Ullapool a great visitor destination in its own right.
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Urquhart Castle: Things to Do
Tag: CastlesNestled on the banks of the peat-stained waters of Loch Ness, the 17th-century Urquhart Castle is one of the finest sightseeing destinations in Scotland, and you might even catch sight of a monster swimming by when you visit. Discover this legendary castle in this complete guide which includes an overview and useful visiting tips.
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Wick Heritage Museum: Things to Do
Tag: Museums & GalleriesWick Heritage Museum in the North Highlands aims to promote the town’s history and culture through a collection of exhibits and artefacts. The museum is located inside a large townhouse near Wick harbour where it showcases displays of Caithness glass, exhibits from the town’s fishing industry and much more.
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