The Scottish Highlands

The Scottish Highlands

Writers, poets and artists have tried for centuries to capture the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

The ‘place of the Gaels’ is really best seen in person.

Steep mountains and lush glens border vast lochs. Castles and monuments fit into the landscape. Discover national parks, local wildlife and centuries of stories along the way.

Fun Facts

  • Elgin's castle was the reputed scene of King Duncan's murder by Macbeth.
  • Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is home to fine collections of Highland memorobilia, including bagpipes, fiddles, weapons and fishing rods. Pictish stones and examples of Highland silver are also on display.
  • Inverness means "At the mouth of the River Ness".
  • Loch Lomond is 27.5 sq miles (45 sq km) and is known as the "Queen of Scotland's lakes".
  • Balfour Castle on Shapinsay is the world's most northerly castle hotel.

Tours that visit Highlands