Experiences
Things to do and places to visit in the Scottish highlands
Bask in the Highlands' glory and experience some of the most beautiful scenery and wildlife that this stunning part of Scotland has to offer.
Explore our recommendations for places to visit and things to do across the Scottish Highlands, all within a couple of hours drive from Kincraig Castle.
Explore Our Recommendations
Touch Stone Maze
Touch Stone Maze is located above Strathpeffer near Knockfarrel, is a modern (1995) 25m diameter construction consisting of 81 large Rocks from quarries all over the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
Jacobite Cruises
Loch Ness is brimming with history and tales of the world's shyest monster. You might spot Nessie.
The Famous Glenfinnan Viaduct
The famous Glenfinnan viaduct carries the railway to Glenfinnan Station across a 1,000 ft span, 100 ft above the ground.
Duncansby Head
Duncansby Head is the most northeasterly part of the British mainland, slightly northeast of John o' Groats.
Dunnet Head
The most northerly point in mainland Britain, RSPB Scotland Dunnet Head nature reserve, has stunning sea cliffs and coastal grassland.
Tarbet Lighthouse
Tarbet Lighthouse is the third tallest in Scotland. Built by Robert Stevenson, it was first operational in 1830.
Bone Caves Circuit, near Inchnadamph
This beautiful and popular walk leads up a limestone valley to visit the dramatic Bone Caves.
Golspie Beach
Golspie beach is a long sandy beach with a mixture of sand and shingle. This award-winning beach offers safe bathing and several scenic walks with panoramic views across the Moray Firth.
Brora Beach
This wild, unspoiled beach, running alongside the local golf course is a hidden gem. It offers spectacular views over the North Sea and the Moray Firth.
Nairn Beach
Nairn Beach is backed by low sand dunes and a promenade with an open, grassy links area.
Achmelvich Beach
Achmelvich Beach lies 3 miles northwest of Lochinver and 40 miles north of Ullapool, in the northwest of Scotland, accessed by single track road.
Dornoch beach
Dornoch beach is a beautiful expanse of golden sand located on the tranquil Dornoch Firth.
Mermaid of the North
The Stunning 11ft tall Mermaid of the North sits on her rock on the shore of the Seaboard Village of Balintore.
Cnoc Fyrish Monument
All walkers will be keen to visit this prominent, rather strange monument atop the hills near Alness.
RSPB Tollie Red Kites Natural Reserve
With stunning views across Easter Ross to Ben Wyvis, Tollie Red Kites provides close-up views of our most graceful bird of prey.
RSPB, Nigg Bay
Nigg Bay reserve is at it's most spectacular from October as the numbers of pink-footed geese and wintering ducks build as they arrive to spend the winter in the shelter of the Cromarty Firth.
Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve
The mountain Ben Wyvis is a local personality. Its flat ridge dominates the Easter Ross landscape.
Corrieshalloch Gorge
A short steep walk will bring you to a Victorian suspension bridge, where you can gaze down over a series of crashing waterfalls.
