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

  • Loch Lomond is 27.5 sq miles (45 sq km) and is known as the "Queen of Scotland's lakes".
  • Loch Ness holds over 2 cubic miles of water.
  • The Great Glen was created by massive landmass slip 400 million years ago.
  • Loch Ness contains more fresh water than the lakes of England and Wales combined in its 23 miles (37 km) length.
  • The Caledonian Canal features four lochs - Loch Linnhe, Loch Ness, Loch Oich and Loch Lochy.

Tours that visit Highlands