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There are almost an infinite number
of possibilities of places to visit and things to do whilst
visiting, or even living, in the Highlands.
For Wildlife lovers there is plenty
to see from Whales, Dolphins and Seals right down to a host of
native and rare breeds of birds. For those wanting to breathe
the fine air and brush off the cobwebs there are a variety of
walks and climbs, with guidance if required, and if this is not
adventurous enough there are plenty of action activities such as
quad biking, horse riding, helicopter flights, sailing and
shooting (at clay pigeons not the wildlife!).
Take in the culture with a trip to a
kiltmakers, a distillery, a museum or a heritage site or ponder over
your next shot on one of the many spectacular golf courses.
The list of possibilities is endless
and will ensure a trip to the Highlands will not be your only
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Inverness |
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Inverness Wild Life Cruises - cruise the waters of the Moray Firth, home to the most northerly resident group of Dolphins in Europe - you may also encounter Ospreys, Red Kites & Seals |
Canny Tours - small Highland Tour Company offering a range of day trips from Inverness. |
Fairways - the Highlands premier golf, leisure and social location that caters for everyone in the family. |
Jacobite Cruises - For the finest way to see Loch Ness, nothing compares to a luxury cruise with Jacobite |
PDG Helicopters - experience the thrill of helicopter flight whilst enjoying the magnificent views of Inverness and surrounding area |
Guide Friday - Open top city bus tours. Hop on and hop off as much as you like at any of the bus stops on the route and see all the best sights and attractions
that the city has to offer. |
Castle Gallery - one of the leading commercial art galleries in Scotland (UK). |
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Rollerbowl - 24 10 pin bowling lanes, nine Pool Tables, Electric City with a good selection of arcade games and snack diner bar. |
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Inverness
Loch Ness-side
Black Isle
Dingwall & Strathpeffer area
Gairloch & Wester Ross
Aviemore &
Cairngorm area
Nairn area
Fort William & Lochaber
Dornoch
Sutherland Skye & Lochalsh
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Loch Ness-side |
The Clansman Centre - Besides a shop, which specialises in Celtic and locally produced crafts and includes a Scottish armoury, there is a recreation of the interior of a Highland turf house, where an authentically dressed clansman brings the past back to life |
Fort Augustus Golf Club - traditional heathland course, widely regarded as the most challenging 9 hole course in Scotland. |
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Loch Ness Cruises - described by visitors and travel writers alike as "the most informative and entertaining cruise on Loch Ness". |
Scottish Highland Tours - A selection of Exclusive and Individual Guided One Day Tours of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. |
Jacobite Cruises - offering not just cruises but a wide selection of tours, and combined tour/cruises, and charters sailing on Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal throughout the year. |
Quad Bike Tours - with a choice of technical off road
quad biking and scenic off road quad bike treks. |
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Inverness
Loch Ness-side
Black Isle
Dingwall & Strathpeffer area
Gairloch & Wester Ross
Aviemore &
Cairngorm area
Nairn area
Fort William & Lochaber
Dornoch
Sutherland Skye & Lochalsh
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Black Isle & Easter Ross |
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Black Isle Quad Biking - off-road family adventures, all
types of group outings including work, stag & hen parties and also
more challenging technical rides for the more experienced. |
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Ecoventures
- the ultimate wildlife watching adventure at the heart of the Moray
Firth. Dolphin and seal spotting. |
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Cromarty Courthouse Museum - invites you to explore one of
Scotland's secrets |
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Glen Ord Distillery - watch distillers at work creating a
magical malt whisky. |
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Groam House
Museum - find out about the inhabitants of the north in an
award winning Pictish Interpretive Centre |
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PDG - helicopter flights over the Black isle |
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Tore
Art Gallery - award-winning venue for the visual arts. |
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Black Isle Brewery - visit and tour a small intensely
independent organic brewery in the heart of the Scottish Highlands |
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Photo4x4
- photographic expeditions in an ex military 4x4 monster truck |
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Aigas Field Centre - sharing the wonders of the wild
Highlands |
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Inverness
Loch Ness-side
Black Isle
Dingwall & Strathpeffer area
Gairloch & Wester Ross
Aviemore &
Cairngorm area
Nairn area
Fort William & Lochaber
Dornoch
Sutherland Skye & Lochalsh
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Strathpeffer area - the road to the West
coast |
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Inverness
Loch Ness-side
Black Isle
Dingwall & Strathpeffer area
Gairloch & Wester Ross
Aviemore &
Cairngorm area
Nairn area
Fort William & Lochaber
Dornoch
Sutherland Skye & Lochalsh
Caithness Homepage
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Gairloch
& Wester Ross |
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Gairloch Heritage Musuem - Housed in a complex of old farm buildings, Gairloch Heritage Museum is a record of life in the area from pre-history to the present day. |
Gairloch Marine Life Centre and Cruises - seasonal daily boat cruises. Monitor and survey Hebridean wildlife including Harbour Porpoises, Whales, Grey and Common Seals and Dolphins, plus a huge variety of seabirds including White Tailed Eagles, Golden Eagles, Black-Throated Divers, Great Northern Divers to name but a few. |
Gairloch Trekking Centre - pony trekking in the beautiful Gairloch Estate, fully licensed centre with qualified instructors. All levels welcome.
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Go Further Scotland - climbing, mountain walking and scrambling. Whether you want to tackle something a little beyond your usual standard, climb with confidence in a new area, or simply lack a climbing partner for the day. Coaching and guides.
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Hebridean Whale Cruises - daily whale and wildlife cruises – Offshore, to whale and dolphin feeding grounds in the open waters of the North Minch; and Inshore, around Loch Gairloch, a natural wildlife haven. |
Ventura Sailing - the chance to sail a yacht or drive a powerboat or take a full Royal Yachting Association Certificate Course. All levels welcome, including passengers.
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Nelson watercolours - Original Watercolours, Prints and Cards
of the landscape of Wester Ross. Located near Ullapool |
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916- Guided walks and scrambles
in the Torridon Mountains. |
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Knochan Crag - renowned internationally as one of the most important sites for understanding how the landscape of Northern Britain was formed. |
Attadale - 30,000 acre estate on the North West of Scotland, stretching from the south shore of Loch Carron to Loch Monar.
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Lochcarron Golf Club - nine hole golf course, although there are actually eleven tees. It measures 3575 yards for eighteen holes and is an enjoyable challenge of accuracy. |
Wild Fishing Scotland - a celebration of what Scotland has to offer those who love the outdoors and real wild fishing. |
Creag Ard Charters - Boat charter service for scuba diving, sea fishing and scenic day trips around Ullapool and The Summer Isles. |
Dry Island - privately owned island, where the only other inhabitants are the owners themselves. Accessible at all times by a substantial floating bridge or on foot at low tide. You leave your car and your worries behind on the mainland (private car park) and prepare to relax amid your tranquil and beautiful surroundings. |
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Inverness
Loch Ness-side
Black Isle
Dingwall & Strathpeffer area
Gairloch & Wester Ross
Aviemore &
Cairngorm area
Nairn area
Fort William & Lochaber
Dornoch
Sutherland Skye & Lochalsh
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Aviemore & Cairngorm
National Park area |
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Scottish
Skiing Holidays -
Ski Norwest
specialise in coach inclusive weekends from the North of England
and self drive packages for long weekend or midweek breaks to
suit your own individual requirements. |
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Boots n Paddles - outdoor activities including open canoeing, archery, climbing, abseiling, hill walking, orienteering, mountain biking, gorge walking, canyoning and weaseling |
The Whisky Castle - at Tomintoul is a unique Malt Whisky Shop with over 550 Single Malts on its shelves |
Glenmore Lodge - " Scotland's National Outdoor Training Centre" located in the heart of Cairngorms National Park. Learn, develop or qualify in an adventure sport of your choice |
Alvie Estate - activities include:
Clay Pigeon Shooting,
Archery,
Quad Bike Treks and
Pony Trekking.
Fishing is also available with a choice of rivers or lochs.
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Rothiemurchus - walking and guided walks, cycling and mountain biking, clay pigeon shooting, 4x4 driving experience, quad biking treks, pony trecking, dog sledding, fishing, deer stalking, wildlife watching, osprey watching, shopping and tours |
Loch Insh Watersports Centre - one of the biggest outdoor centres in Scotland. Specialising in mountain and watersports activities. Multi sport activity holidays for school children, either residential or for visiting groups each day.
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Cairngorm Snowsports - not-for-profit organisation that trades as The Ski School and The Snowboard School. The only ski and snowboard school based on Cairngorm Mountain |
Aviemore Ski School - Ski Hire and Instruction Packages. Learn to ski all year round on a dry slope. Sledging for children too. |
Speyside Wildlife - fully guided, bird, whale and mammal watching tours and holiday packages |
Loch Morlich Watersports - from watersports to walking, mountain biking to fishing, you'll find activities to give many fun filled days! |
Highland Folk Museum - Visitors to this living history Museum can learn how our Highland ancestors lived. An award winning attraction, the Museum encapsulates human endeavour and development in Highland life from the 1700s to the present day |
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The Strathspey Railway - steam engine train trips, lunches and dinners on board, snacks and party bookings. Based in Aviemore. |
Highland Wildlife Park - Experience Scottish wildlife as well as international endangered animals of mountains and tundra in the spectacular setting of the Highland Wildlife Park. |
The Lecht - outdoor summer and winter fun for all ages at 2090 ft |
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Inverness
Loch Ness-side
Black Isle
Dingwall & Strathpeffer area
Gairloch & Wester Ross
Aviemore &
Cairngorm area
Nairn area
Fort William & Lochaber
Dornoch
Sutherland Skye & Lochalsh
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Nairn area |
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Nairn Museum |
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The Nairn Highland Games |
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The Nairn
Golf Club - Traditional Scottish Golf Links Course |
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Inverness
Loch Ness-side
Black Isle
Dingwall & Strathpeffer area
Gairloch & Wester Ross
Aviemore &
Cairngorm area
Nairn area
Fort William & Lochaber
Dornoch
Sutherland Skye & Lochalsh
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Loch Ness-side
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Cairngorm area
Nairn area
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Dornoch
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Dornoch |
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Inverness
Loch Ness-side
Black Isle
Dingwall & Strathpeffer area
Gairloch & Wester Ross
Aviemore &
Cairngorm area
Nairn area
Fort William & Lochaber
Dornoch
Sutherland Skye & Lochalsh
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Loch Ness-side
Black Isle
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Cairngorm area
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Isle of Skye & Lochalsh |
Armadale Pottery - On display is a large variety of domestic and ornamental pottery and jewellery made on the premises as well as quality items from several other Skye potteries. |
Skyelight Candles - the home of individually hand crafted candles inspired by, and made on, the Isle of Skye. Located in Staffin, workshop and shop |
Skye Shrubs - when you are in Portree take home a living souvenir of Skye - wide selection of shrubs, herbaceous, alpines and heathers, roses and trees |
Giftsfrom - wide range of gifts sourced from the Highlands & Islands |
The Dancing Dolphin - produces high quality organic aromatherapy body care products. In Waterloo |
Bella Jane Boat trips - taking you to the world famous Loch Coruisk and seal colony at the heart of the Cuillin. |
Climb Skye -
Employ the services of a
professional mountain guide
to lead a walk, scramble or
serious climb. |
Dive and Sea the Hebrides - 21 years of satisfied customers. Not only the ‘Munros’ of Skye diving but special dive sites too, making Skye truly unique. In Waternish. |
Divers Eye - Boat trips with a difference from Scotland's Isle of Skye |
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Eilean Donan Castle - one of the most iconic images of Scotland, Eilean Donan is recognised all around the world. |
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Lochend Llamas - Highland Llama Treks - might not be what you expect you don’t ride them! In Invershiel. |
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Inverness
Loch Ness-side
Black Isle
Dingwall & Strathpeffer area
Gairloch & Wester Ross
Aviemore &
Cairngorm area
Nairn area
Fort William & Lochaber
Dornoch
Sutherland Skye & Lochalsh
Caithness Homepage
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Inverness
Loch Ness-side
Black Isle
Dingwall & Strathpeffer area
Gairloch & Wester Ross
Aviemore &
Cairngorm area
Nairn area
Fort William & Lochaber
Dornoch
Sutherland Skye & Lochalsh
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