Scottish Highlands Travel Guide
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Inverness City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Inverness City Centre. Make a stop by Inverness Castle or Victorian Market while you're exploring the area.
Portree Town
If you're spending some time in Portree Town, Somerled Square and Portree Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Fort William City Centre
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.
Broadford
Restaurants and seaside views are notable features of Broadford. You might consider stopping by Isle of Skye Market Square while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Crown
While there might not be top attractions in Crown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Inverness Castle and Eastgate Shopping Centre.
Ballifeary
While visiting Ballifeary, you might make a stop by sights like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Botanic Gardens.
The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery
Absolutely LOVED staying here, great everything!!! Perfect location, loved the distillery/brewery, and staff was awesome - overall it was amazing 😁
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
The Garrison
Wasn’t really sure what to expect due to the renovation work currently in progress but actually it didn’t make any difference. The view from our room would have been the same, the back of an old BT building. The room wasn’t a hotel suite but more a mini apartment in a block at the back of the hotel, ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
The Caledonian Hotel
Room a bit cold and adjusting heating didn't make much difference. Hotel is a few miles south of Fort William so I stayed in for dinner which I seriously regret. Food was mediocre at best and expensive for burnt pepperoni pizza overloaded with cheese and tomato paste and sausage unidentifiable as ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Rossal House Apartments
Fully equipped kitchen and space to eat and work. About 15 mins walk from the city centre Regular visitor to Rossal when I'm in Inverness for work
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Highland Apartments By Mansley
The apartment exceeded our expectations. Great central location, 5 minutes walk from the train station, Tesco just a few minutes' walk across the bridge for food supplies, and check-in was seamless. The only negative is that the apartment is above a bar with loud music able to be heard in the bedroom, ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Waverley Inn Apartments
DO NOT STAY HERE!!! BEDBUGS I sat on the couch for one hour upon arrival, and the place where I was the most exposed, my arms, was covered in bites. When I pulled the cushions off the couch to look for bugs, it was absolutely filthy under there. I also checked the bed under the bedsheets, and that ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
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.
Ben Nevis
Brave the conditions and climb to the summit of this mountain to see the ruins of an observatory from the 19th century.
Balmoral Castle
Find out about the history of Crathie with a stop at Balmoral Castle. Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
Inverness Castle
A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.
Armadale Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Armadale with a trip to Armadale Ferry Terminal. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Portree Harbour
Observe fishing boats coming ashore and dine on fresh seafood in a waterside restaurant at this picturesque harbor.
Activities
Oban, Loch Lomond, Loch Awe, & Inveraray Full-Day Tour
Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
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