Scottish Highlands Holidays

Featured in a number of television series and films including James Bond and Highlander, Eilean Donan Castle is one of Scotland’s most iconic and famous sites. Perched on a small tidal island where the three sea lochs of Duich, Long and Alsh meet, this picturesque castle is rich in history, with sweeping views of the forested mountains beyond.

The notorious Bealach na Ba is a winding single track route which weaves through the rugged mountain landscape of the Applecross penisula in the western Highlands. Both one of the most scenic and most challenging drives in the world, this highland road offers magnificent views from the peak at 626m above sea level.

Wander amongst the bubbling brooks and misty woodlands of the Glencoe valley and nature reserve. The awe-inspiring scenery and Machiavellian history will transport you to another time in this magical land of outstanding natural beauty.

Located on the banks of Loch Broom, the picturesque village of Ullapool is a gateway to the wilderness beyond. Made up of colourful fishing boats and pastoral crofts, the town itself is a centre for arts and the perfect place to try freshly caught and prepared seafood, including langoustines.

In the chilly waters of the Moray Firth off the Black Isle, 200 Bottlenose dolphins live year round. Walk down the mile-long peninsula from the village of Fortrose to the beach and lighthouse at Chanonry Point, named as one the best place to spot dolphins in the UK. Later, be whisked out onto the open waters on a wildlife watching boat trip from the quaint village of Cromarty. Visit the local bakery whilst you're there.

With spectacular views across the Moray Firth, the fairy tale castle of Dunrobin looms over its elaborate formal gardens below. As one of Britain's oldest continuously inhabited houses, dating back to the 1300s, the castle is a great site for exploring the rich history of the local area whilst marvelling at the beautiful architecture and impressive gardens.

Scotland's most enthralling mystery of the Loch Ness monster means thousands of visitors flock to the area every year. Away from the crowds of the main castle, we recommend a 2 hour hike through beautiful woodland and past cascading waterfalls along a single track road to the tranquil hamlet of Foyers. Enjoy the quiet and unwind in the stillness and peaceful surroundings of ancient Caledonian pine forests on the loch's banks.

Made famous in the iconic film Local Hero, Camusdarach Beach is a picturesque bay of crisp white sand and sparkling turquoise ocean. A short walk from the car park by Glenancross, lined by wildflowers in the summer, will lead you onto the arch of white sand - a perfect spot to enjoy a picnic and look out towards the Isles of Rum and Eigg.

With no roads in or out, The Old Forge on Scotland's west coast, is reached by an 18 mile hike over munros or a 7 mile sea crossing, making it the most remote pub in Britain. Indulge in the fresh seafood caught in the surrounding local waters, including Loch Nevis langoustine, hand dived Arisaig scallops, Loch Nan Uamh rope mussels, Mallaig smoked salmon and Isle of Rum waters lobsters. 

Stretching 96 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, the West Highland Way is the perfect hiking route to experience the varied Scottish landscapes from countryside parks to loch-shores and open moorlands to steep mountains.