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.
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Ullapool Harbour
These days the harbour’s main customer is Caledonian MacBrayne who run a daily passenger and car ferry service from Ullapool to Stornoway and an overnight freight ferry service on the same route.
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.
Black Isle Brewery
Black Isle Brewery is famous for its craft beers. Visit the brewery and have a tour. Talk to the brewers, bottlers, cask and keggers, and taste fresh organic beer – home-grown in the Highlands.
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.
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.
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.
Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin Castle is the most northerly of Scotland's great houses and the largest in the Northern Highlands with 189 rooms.
Castle of Mey
Castle of Mey is the former holiday home of the late Queen Mother and is the most northerly castle on the British mainland.