Snigdha TiwariIf you’re looking for peaceful walks, perfect picnics, or just sheer natural beauty, the Scottish Highlands is the perfect spot where the corner of the Highlands is world-famous for its dramatic scenery, with nearby castles and solitary lighthouses dotting the landscape.
So, discover the natural wonder of the Scottish Highlands with a range of magnificent outdoor activities and experience a world of amazing traditions, fabulous festivals, and warm, welcoming people.
Now, let’s find out some of the must-visit places in the Scottish Highlands.
Here are the Top 6 Must Visit Places In The Scottish Highlands.
1. Inverary
Inveraray is a town in Argyll and Bute, Scotland that enjoys a picturesque setting on the shores of Loch Fyne, where it meets Loch Shira.
Established in 1745 by the 3rd Duke of Argyll, head of the powerful Clan Campbell, the town is an absolute set piece of Scottish Georgian architecture.
Inveraray’s Front Street and harbourside are both fascinating and unusually attractive.
Key buildings that are worth visiting include the neoclassical church, and Inveraray Jail, and the courthouse, and now an award-winning museum that graphically recounts prison conditions from medieval times up until the 19th century.
It is also a great gateway to the Highlands & Islands and provides an excellent base for day touring.
2. Oban
Oban is a town and port in western Scotland which is a gateway to the Hebridean islands.
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Surrounded by miles of dramatic coast and beautiful countryside, the seaside town is also known as the Gateway to the Isles, as a number of ferries depart from its main port and travel to the islands of the Inner and Outer Hebrides.
So, when it comes to having an unforgettable break, Oban is definitely a place that is big on things to see and do.
3. Caledonian Canal
Explore the majestic 60 miles of Caledonian Canal, cutting through the spectacular Great Glen that connects the Scottish east coast at Inverness with the west coast at Corpach near Fort William in Scotland which was constructed in the early nineteenth century by Scottish engineer Thomas Telford.
There are many ways to see and enjoy the Caledonian Canal. Like boating on the Caledonian Canal is unlike any other canal boat experience in the UK which passes through a range of pretty towns and villages, lochs, and countryside, providing a beautiful scenic setting to visitors.
Whether your passion is boating, walking, running, cycling or fishing, the Caledonian Canal plays host to a wide range of recreational activities for everyone to enjoy.
And with short stretches of a man-made canal linking the scenic Scottish lochs, this is a stunning location for a canal boat holiday or any kind of cruising where you can take a glimpse of 29 locks that dot the length of the canal at certain viewpoints along the waterway, including the Beauly Forth, Muirtown, Banavie, Dochgarroch, and Corpach.
4. Loch Ness
Best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as “Nessie”, Loch Ness is a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extending for approximately 37 km southwest of Inverness whose surface is 16 mt above sea level.
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Whether you are simply looking for things to do, or places to see during your holiday, come and experience the very best of what Loch Ness has to offer from its picturesque towns and untamed wilderness to the rolling hills and legendary Loch Ness monster which is one of the most beautiful parts of Scotland.
5. Inverness
Inverness is a city on Scotland’s northeast coast, where the River Ness meets the Moray Firth being the largest city and the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands.
Inverness really has got all the elements for a memorable city break whose Old Town features 19th-century Inverness Cathedral, the mostly 18th-century Old High Church, and an indoor Victorian Market selling food, clothing, and crafts.
A trip to Inverness wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Loch Ness that contains the largest volume of fresh water in the British Isles, and actually has more than all the lakes in England and Wales combined.
6. Culloden
Culloden is the name of a village three miles east of Inverness, Scotland, and the surrounding area. Culloden Battlefield is the historic site of the last battle to take place on British soil in 1746.
Visit the powerfully moving site of the final Jacobite Rising – the last and most harrowing pitched battle to be fought on British soil where this battle is frequently referred to as one of the most important for Scotland, as it marked the end of the clan system in the highlands.
Don’t forget to explore the interactive visitor centre and view fascinating artifacts from both sides of the confrontation.
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