Explore Scotland: The Highlands Where to Stay Guide

The Explore Scotland: The Highlands Where to Stay Guide from VisitScotland c/o Carat Edinburgh invites visitors to discover the splendour of the Highlands during the Year of Natural Scotland. This is a land of dramatic coasts, soaring summits, rushing rivers and sweeping beaches \u2013 a land of mystery, history and myriad wildlife.

History and Heritage

The Highlands offer a journey through thousands of years of human history. Visitors can learn how ancestors might have lived at ancient sites, or uncover stories of clan rivalries and uprisings at the region's forts and castles.

• Neolithic sites such as the Grey Cairns of Camster in Caithness
• The Glenelg Brochs near Skye
• A host of museums spread across the region
• Culloden Battlefield near Inverness
• Glenfinnan in Lochaber

Wildlife and Natural Beauty

The natural world thrives across the Highlands, with opportunities to spot a remarkable array of creatures in their habitats.

• Squirrels foraging in the Cairngorms National Park
• Red deer stags rutting in Glen Coe or on the magical Isle of Rum
• Golden eagles and white-tailed sea eagles soaring above the Isle of Skye

Outdoor Activities and Local Larder

For those seeking adventure, the Highlands provide thrilling outdoor pursuits, from mountain biking at the Nevis Range and the Highland Wildcat Trails near Golspie to surfing in Thurso, alongside inspiring mountain summits and walking trails. Afterwards, visitors can feast on the freshest seafood, game, cheeses, beer and whisky from an exceptional natural larder, all with a thoroughly warm welcome from the friendly folk who live here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of historical sites can be explored in the Highlands?

Visitors can explore Neolithic sites such as the Grey Cairns of Camster in Caithness and the Glenelg Brochs near Skye, as well as forts and castles, Culloden Battlefield near Inverness and Glenfinnan in Lochaber.

Where can wildlife be spotted in the Highlands?

Squirrels can be seen in the Cairngorms National Park, red deer stags in Glen Coe or on the Isle of Rum, and golden and white-tailed sea eagles soaring above the Isle of Skye.

What outdoor activities does the guide highlight?

The guide highlights mountain biking at the Nevis Range and the Highland Wildcat Trails near Golspie, surfing in Thurso, and enjoying mountain summits and walking trails.

What local food and drink can visitors enjoy?

Visitors can enjoy the freshest seafood, game, cheeses, beer and whisky drawn from the region's exceptional natural larder.

When does the guide suggest visiting the Highlands?

The brochure encourages visitors to surprise themselves and visit the Highlands in autumn, during the Year of Natural Scotland.

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