Regarded as ‘The Capital of Scotland’, Inverness sits bang in the middle of the Scottish Highlands and is the North most city in the United Kingdom making it the perfect place to nestle while you explore the beautiful region. The beauty of Scotland is that while the exploration that is possible is extremely vast, the ground you need to cover is not; this means you can stay in one place and see the majority of the region without wearing yourself out. Not only does Inverness have amazing views, walks and historic sights but it also boasts a lively city scene with amazing activities, bars and restaurants giving you plenty of things to do in your down time.
Glen Strathfarrar
When you visit Scotland it won’t take you long to realise that one of its greatest qualities is its modesty. It not only brings you a sense of adventure but also radiates a sense of calm with its vast landscapes, winding roads, amazing wildlife and lack of crowds. Glen Strathfarrar could not be a more perfect example of this; packed with snow peaked mountains, amazing rivers and blooming meadows along with it being a sanctuary for a huge deer population this place is guaranteed to not disappoint.
Glen Coe
This may be Scotland’s biggest, most popular gem, and it has definitely earnt the title. This amazing feat of nature has history that dates back to before the ice age giving it it’s amazing panoramic views packed with peaks and summits along with flowing hills and vast countryside. Some view this amazing place as an unofficial wonder of the world and for good reason.
Durness
Although this one is very far north within the highlands you will not regret visiting it. No matter which road you take to this place the scenery on the way is something out of a fairy-tale. When you arrive you are blessed with exotic looking, crystal clear blue water paired with flowing mountains and beautiful coastline. The area has many places to stay including hotels and caravan parks including a lot of activities such as caving and hiking.
Edinburgh
This may be one of the more obvious ones to include in the list but it is definitely not to be underestimated. This beautiful city holds generations of history which cannot all be seen within a day. Although modernised, it has kept its picturesque cityscape along with the crown jewel Edinburgh Castle boasting its enormous view over the city. This amazing city has a great nightlife and tonnes of bars and restaurants to explore along with a massive array of activities.
