Northern Highlands
This is the most remote, sparsely populated part of the Scottish mainland, characterised by single-track roads and a starkly beautiful coastline. Here you can drive the renowned North Coast 500 route with its twists and turns, mountainous vistas, haunting ruins and secluded beaches.
Northern Highlands
Attractions in the Northern Highlands of Scotland
Eilean Donan Castle
Eilean Donan Castle is perhaps one of the most iconic sites of Scotland. Located on Eilean...
Smoo Cave
Situated just east of Durness, the dramatic and spectacular Smoo Cave can be found tucked away...
Dunrobin Castle
With 189 rooms, Dunrobin Castle is the largest in the Northern Highlands. It’s also the most...
Durness Beach
The charming little town of Durness is mainland Britain’s most northwesterly point, accessible...
Ullapool
Nestled on the shores of Loch Broom between rugged mountains, the small fishing village of...
Ardvreck Castle
If you feel a chill here, it might not be from the cold. The ruins of the 15th-century Ardvreck...
Torridon Hills
The Torridon Hills are a mountain range north of Glen Torridon and are considered the most...
Rogie Falls
Rogie Falls are a series of waterfalls along the River Blackwater in the Scottish Highlands....
Inverewe Gardens
Located in Poolewe, the Inverewe Gardens are botanical gardens established in 1862 by Osgood...
Corrieshalloch Gorge
The Corrieshalloch Gorge is a 200-foot deep (61 m) gorge created by glacial meltwaters and is...
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