ROAD TRIPS

Explore the Stunning Scenery of the Scottish Highlands and Islands

Inverness and Loch Ness

  • Visit the site below find everything you need to know about visiting Inverness and our most famous neighbour, Loch Ness. Uncover a world steeped in history and untouched by time. A place where monster myths and ancient mysteries are waiting to be discovered.
  • Experience our Scottish castles, standing guard over misty lochs, and some fabulous Scottish traditions. Our rich and diverse natural countryside attracts thousands of wildlife enthusiasts each year.
  • https://www.visitinvernesslochness.com/

  • Approximately 25 minute drive to Inverness

North Coast 500

  • The Ultimate Road Trip – and it’s right on your doorstep!
  • The new scenic route showcasing fairy-tale castles, white sand beaches and historical ruins
    • Black Isle – neither black nor an Isle
    • Caithness – Beautiful scenery with a hint of royal excellence
    • Easter Ross – As romantic as it is historic
    • Inverness-shire – The capital of the Scottish Highlands
    • Sutherland – Europes “last great wilderness”
    • Wester Ross – A must see destination for all
  • https://www.northcoast500.com/

The Isle of Skye

  • The Island has a rich History covering many topics, such as: Dinosaur Fossils, Clan Warfare, Highland Clearances and the infamous ‘Bonnie Prince Charlie’ and the Jacobite Rebellion.
  • Both Clan MacDonald and Clan MacLeod have their Clan Castles on the Island and should be on your list of places to visit.
  • The Isle of Skye is also a great destination for wildlife watching with the White Tailed Sea Eagle at the top of bird watchers lists. Otters, seals, whales, dolphins and red deer are just some of the other impressive creatures that can be seen on and around the Isle of Skye.
  • Skye is a world class destination for walkers and climbers. ‘The Cuillin Range’ and ‘The Trotternish Ridge’ offer challenging climbs and interesting scrambles. The Cuillin Range offers 12 Munros – peaks above 3000ft (914m). There are many great walks on Skye to be enjoyed by the less experienced
  • https://www.isleofskye.com/

  • Approximately 1 hour 15 minute drive to the Skye bridge

Cairngorms National Park

  • Welcome to the unique and special Cairngorms National Park. There’s something for everyone, from exploring the nature and wildlife found in the mountainous trails of Tolmount, or relaxing on the beach of Loch Morlich – it’s simply breathtaking
  • The Cairngorms, Am Monadh Ruadh in Gaelic, are mountains that form part of the Grampians and are perhaps the most famous of the mountain ranges. Roughly translated as The Red Mountains, the Cairngorms got its name from the rosy-red pink granite that would have been the dominant colour of the mountain after the last glaciers retreated during the ice age and the freshly shattered granite rocks were exposed, bare of soil and vegetation.
  • https://cairngorms.co.uk/

  • Approximately 1 hour drive to Aviemore

Glen Coe

  • Glencoe is also arguably Scotland’s most historic glen, and it was recently voted as Scotland’s most romantic glen.
  • The first view of Glencoe for most people will be of the dominating and impressive peak of Buachaille Etive Mor (top photo) – The Great Herdsman of Etive from across the bleak expanse of Rannoch Moor.
  • The first historical figure connected with Glencoe was Fingal, one of the greatest Celtic heroes and leader of the Feinn, warriors of Gaelic mythology. The glen was his legendary home and his memory is preserved in a number of place names, for example Sgor nam Fiannaidh (rock of the Feinn).
  • https://www.glencoescotland.com/

  • Approximately 2.5 hour drive to Ballachulish (pronounced Balla…who…lish)