attractions in the highlands, scotland

The Highlands of Scotland covers a vast area, and this page only has a few of the tourist attractions available. Try visitscotland.com for more.

The Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition Experience - The Loch Ness Centre was founded in 1980 as the first ever exhibition based on the subject of Loch Ness.  Today it boasts a 5 Star Grading (Scottish Tourist Board) for its excellent high tech experience that gives the visitor an understanding of the Worlds greatest body of water and the mystery surrounding it.  It tells you everything you cant see by looking at it and was described by Scottish Natural Heriatge as "A Portal to the unique Phenomenon that is Loch Ness".  Onsite there is a huge shopping complex with lots to see and do and various gift items from a vast rage.  Allow a half day stop and you can also enjoy a boat ride on board Loch Ness research Vessel "Deepscan" during the summer months.  There are also excellent catering facilities onsite.

Skiing in the Highlands
There are 5 downhill ski centres in Scotland as well as plenty other opportunities to enjoy the white stuff.

Accommodation in the highlands is plentiful. With excellent hotels, bed & breakfasts, hostels and campsites, you should find the place to stay to suit your budget no problem at all. Click here for accommodation in the Scottish Highlands.

For more information on Highland Scotland, including where to stay in Scotland, pub guide etc, try Peter Irvine's excellent book Scotland the Best.

Scotland the Best This guide to the best that Scotland has to offer provides thousands of recommendations covering a multitude of topics including: the best places to stay (whatever your budget); the best beaches; the best ice-cream; the best hill walks; the best bakers; the best spooky places; the best seafood; the best places for kids; and the best ceildhs. This book is a visitor's bible and is probably the most used guide by people who actually live in Scotland.