Highlands of Scotland Attractions and Sightseeing
Use our Highlands of Scotland sightseeing and attractions listings to help you make the most of your visit to the Highlands of Scotland
Kinlochewe, Wester Ross, , Northern Highlands
This beautiful reserve stretches from the shores of Loch Maree, up through ancient pinewoods with some birch, juniper and holly, to the grey quartzite screes of Beinn Eighe
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The dramatic effect of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, is emphasised by the fact that it begins its rise from sea-level on the shores of Loch Linnhe, to tower 4,406ft (1,344m) above the town of Fort William
Nr Garve, Ross-shire, , Northern Highlands
One of the highest mountains in Easter Ross, home to red deer, pine marten and golden eagle. Dwarf birch, cloudberry and dwarf cornel flourish here.
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Experience an exciting ride on the Cairngorm Mountain Railway, Scotland’s highest and fastest mountain railway.
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The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd offers the unique opportunity to visit the UK’s only herd of reindeer, in the Cairngorm mountains, just six miles from Aviemore, Scotland
Grantown on Spey, , Aviemore & Cairngorms PH26 3HG
The Park stretches from Grantown on Spey to the heads of the Angus Glens, from Ballater to Dalwhinnie and Drumochter including much of the Laggan area in the southwest and a large area of the Glen Livet estate
Thurso, Caithness, , Northern Highlands KW14 8XH
The most northerly castle on the Scottish mainland, it was built between 1566 and 1572. The castle was acquired by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 1952 and renovated and restored by her.
Achnacarry, Spean Bridge, , Fort William & Lochaber PH34 4EJ
The Clan Cameron Museum was opened by Sir Fitzroy Maclean of Dunconnell in 1989. It is in the grounds of Achnacarry, the centre of Clan Cameron Country and home of the Chief of the Clan and his family.
Cape Wrath, By Durness, , Northern Highlands
Britain's highest mainland sea cliff, Clo Mhor rises to 283 metres. Holds large numbers of breeding fulmars, guillemots and razorbills plus one of the largest puffin colonies in Britain.
Braemore, By Ullapool, , Northern Highlands
This spectacular mile-long gorge, one of the finest examples in Britain of a box canyon, is 200 ft deep. Here the river which carved this channel through hard metamorphic rock, plunges 150 ft over the Falls of Measach.
Dornoch, Sutherland, , Northern Highlands
This handsome 13th century cathedral was burnt in 1570 by the Mackays of Strathnaver. It remained roofless until converted into a parish church in 1616. In the mid 19th century it was heavily 'restored'.
Golspie, Sutherland, , Northern Highlands KW10 6SF
The principle rooms, some with great views out over the gardens to the sea, include a superb drawing room, a great library, the Duke’s study, bedrooms and kitchens.
Balnakeil, Durness, , Northern Highlands
The cliffs of this dramatic headland hold puffins, guillemots, razorbills and fulmars. Moss campion grows here at sea level and the Scottish primrose can be found in the short cliff-top turf.
Forsinard, Sutherland, , Northern Highlands
A vast expanse of peat bog with a mosaic of small pools and lochans, the area is internationally important for its wildlife. Breeding birds include golden plovers, dunlins, merlins and hen harriers.
Achtercairn, Gairloch, , Northern Highlands IV21 2BP
Displays include a typical thatched croft house interior, a village shop, a school class room and one of the largest lenses assembled by the Northern Lighthouse Board.
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Treasures range from weapons found in the thatched roofs of local houses, where they lay concealed after Culloden for more than 200 years, to toys which have retained the charm of that period.
Elphin, Nr Ullapool, , Northern Highlands IV27 4HH
Meet Hebridean ewes, Soay lambs and other Northern sheep, admire Highland cows, Musvcovy ducks and Scot's Dumpy Hens. Stroke the goats and scratch the pigs.
The Old Station, Strathpeffer, , Northern Highlands IV14 9DH
History of Childhood in the Highlands, recorded by oral testimony, displays, photographs and video. Also a fascinating doll and toy collection.
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The Highland Wildlife Park has an amazing variety of animals found in present day Scotland, as well as a collection of captive animals which are no longer found in the wild.
Achiltibuie, Ullapool, , Northern Highlands IV26 2YG
Unique modern growing houses where visitors learn the secret of growing plants without soil, everything from lettuces to bananas.
