Scottish Highlands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Scottish Highlands

Inverness Castle showing a river or creek, a castle and heritage elements

Inverness City Centre

4.5/5(47 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Inverness City Centre. Make a stop by Inverness Museum and Art Gallery or Inverness Castle while you're exploring the area.

Inverness City Centre
Fort William showing railway items and heritage elements

Fort William City Centre

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Fort William City Centre is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Great Glen Way and West Highland Museum while you're in town.

Fort William City Centre
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Inshes

Inshes is well liked for many features, particularly its river views, restaurants and golf courses. Though there may not be top sights in Inshes, consider stopping by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Inverness Castle, located nearby.

Inshes
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Kinmylies

5/5(1 area review)

While Kinmylies may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Cathedral.

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Milton of Leys

While there might not be top attractions in Milton of Leys, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Inverness Castle and Eden Court Theatre.

Milton of Leys
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Craggan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Craggan and surrounding area, you can visit Grantown Museum and Abernethy Golf Club.

Craggan
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
3.5 out of 5
KNOCKARD RD, PH16 5JH, Pitlochry, Scotland
The price is AU$161 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$161
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Pitlochry. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (810 reviews)
"Good hotel, might look dated in some aspects in the common area . The room I slept in seems to have been modernized but the tv system is cruelly small considering the distance from the beds. A better isolation from the pool section might be desired . Rooms 1,-5 are passing close to the pool section ..."

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
The Caledonian Hotel
The Caledonian Hotel
3 out of 5
Achintoe Road, Fort William, Scotland
The price is AU$315 per night from 9 May to 10 May
AU$315
per night
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fort William. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
7/10 Good! (672 reviews)
Vacation
"Elevator was broken. They carried our suitcases up but we carried them down. We had to walk the 3 flights the 3 nights we stayed. The rest of the stay was good. The room was nice. Food was good."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

The Caledonian Hotel
The Great Western Hotel
The Great Western Hotel
3 out of 5
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland
The price is AU$211 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$211
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oban. Enjoy breakfast, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (728 reviews)
"First time in Oban in 54years . So much has changed. We loved the hotel as it was friendly and quiet. It does need a bit of refurbishment but would come back again"

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

The Great Western Hotel
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Kennacoil - Glamping
Kennacoil - Glamping
2 out of 5
Kennacoil House, Dunkeld, Scotland
Stay at this campground in Dunkeld. Enjoy free parking, a terrace, and a garden. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions The Hermitage ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (229 reviews)
Pods in a beautiful rural area
"Beautiful, quiet location. This is not overcrowded, there is plenty of space and the facilities are clean. The site is well thought out. The pods are below a small hill/cragg, with lots of wildlife. Deers can be seen along the ridge line during the evening. Plenty of walks nearby and further a field. ..."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024

Kennacoil - Glamping
Highland Apartments By Mansley
Highland Apartments By Mansley
4 out of 5
Living by the Bridge, 20-23 Bridge St, Inverness, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a terrace. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (402 reviews)
"This apartment was centrally located. The owner very helpful and friendly. The property is a little old but quiet and comfortable. I booked this place based on the pictures shown and the espectacular view to the city and the river; however. My apartment didn't have a view and the balcony was not ..."

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

Highland Apartments By Mansley
The Kenmore Club
The Kenmore Club
4 out of 5
Kenmore, Aberfeldy, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Aberfeldy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mains of Taymouth Golf Course and The Scottish ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (210 reviews)
"Well Maintained Property."

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2024

The Kenmore Club
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Popular places to visit

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OVO Hydro

4/5(9 reviews)

Glasgow's multipurpose events venue attracts the biggest names in entertainment. Come to see a performance or simply to admire the building's design.

OVO Hydro
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Ben Nevis

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Brave the conditions and climb to the summit of this mountain to see the ruins of an observatory from the 19th century.

Ben Nevis
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University of Glasgow

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Explore the campus of one of the U.K.'s oldest universities and feed your fervor for learning in its museums, lecture halls and historic buildings.

University of Glasgow
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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

4.5/5(81 reviews)

Visit this Scottish national park to hike through ancient woodlands, relax on the shore of the largest body of freshwater in Britain and enjoy local produce.

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
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Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre

3.5/5(7 reviews)

These buildings that make up one of Scotland’s most important events venues have become iconic sights on the banks of the River Clyde.

Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
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Inverness Castle

4.5/5(22 reviews)

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Inverness Castle

Activities

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From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

AU$91
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
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Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour

AU$246
Per adult
Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour
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