Things to do in Scottish Highlands
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Tours & day trips
See all 555 activitiesOpens in new tabLoch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour
Private & custom tours
See all 313 activitiesOpens in new tabFull-Day Sightseeing Tour of Oban from Glasgow
Water activities
See all 36 activitiesOpens in new tabFrom Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Adventure & outdoor
See all 48 activitiesOpens in new tabFrom Inverness: Isle of Skye Full-Day Trip
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 43 activitiesOpens in new tabGlasgow: Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate
Discover the most popular places to visit in Scottish Highlands
OVO Hydro
Glasgow's multipurpose events venue attracts the biggest names in entertainment. Come to see a performance or simply to admire the building's design.
Ben Nevis
Brave the conditions and climb to the summit of this mountain to see the ruins of an observatory from the 19th century.
University of Glasgow
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.
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.
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
These buildings that make up one of Scotland’s most important events venues have become iconic sights on the banks of the River Clyde.
Inverness Castle
A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.
George Square
The people of Glasgow love their spacious central gathering place, which is full of statues and surrounded by stately buildings and restaurants.
Portree Harbour
Observe fishing boats coming ashore and dine on fresh seafood in a waterside restaurant at this picturesque harbor.
Stirling Castle
Get a glimpse into the lives of Scotland's historical monarchs at this immaculately preserved hilltop fort and royal residence.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Scottish Highlands
Inverness City Centre
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.
Fort William City Centre
Travelers come to Fort William City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Great Glen Way and West Highland Museum while you're in town.
Inshes
Notable for its river views, restaurants, and golf courses, Inshes is a sought-after destination for many travelers visiting Inverness. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Eastgate Shopping Centre or Inverness Castle.
Kinmylies
When in Kinmylies, you can plan a visit to Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Milton of Leys
When in Milton of Leys, you can plan a visit to Inverness Castle and Eden Court Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Craggan
While there might not be top attractions in Craggan, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Grantown Museum and Abernethy Golf Club.
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- Ben Nevis
- Cairngorms National Park
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
- Inverness Castle
- Urquhart Castle
- Eilean Donan Castle
- Fairy Pools
- Ullapool Harbour
- Dunvegan Castle
- Talisker Distillery
- Inverness Cathedral
- Dunrobin Castle
- Loch Awe
- Loch Katrine
- Old Man of Storr
- Blair Castle
- Glenshee Ski Centre
- Neist Point Lighthouse
- Glenfinnan Viaduct