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

  • The Ba' is a tradition followed with great fervour by many locals on Orkney. It is a rugby like game played with a hand crafted leather Ba' and takes place twice a year on Christmas Day and New Year's Day in the streets of Kirkwall. Up to 200 Uppies and D
  • Elgin's castle was the reputed scene of King Duncan's murder by Macbeth.
  • The Black Isle is neither an island nor black.
  • Tomintoul is thought to be the highest village in the Highlands at 1160 ft [354m]
  • The shortest street in the World is Ebenezer Place in Wick.

Tours that visit Highlands