Abseiling in the Cairngorms
The abseiling package at Cairngorm Adventure Guides includes a full day out at the local crags with a small group as the guides teach you the ins and out of climbing. You’ll learn to get familiar …
Home to stunning scenery, discover lots of things to do in the Highlands. With mountainous landscapes, wonderful beaches, historic castles, and fascinating and gory history, there is so much to explore in the Highlands. For your next adventure head north. With a population of 75,000, Inverness is the most northerly city in Scotland.
In more turbulent times, the Culloden Battlefield is where the 1746 Jacobite Rebellion came to a brutal end, just over 5 miles from Inverness. You can experience, the battle up-close, at the visitor centre’s 360-degree immersion theatre. The Highlands are served by a number of award-winning museums including Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, Historylinks in Dornoch, Timespan in Helmsdale, and the Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore.
On both the East Coast and West Coast, the Highlands are home to find some amazing castles. Two of the most famous are Dunrobin Castle in Golspie on the East Coast and Eilean Donan Castle at the Kyle of Lochalsh on the West.
Stretching for almost 23 miles and reaching depths of over 650 ft, Loch Ness extends southwest of Inverness. Loch Ness forms part of the Caledonian Canal, which connects the east coast of Scotland at Inverness with the west coast at Corpach near Fort William. The town is a gateway to the West of Scotland and Ben Nevis, the UK’s tallest mountain is nearby. If your looking for one of the World’s best indoor ice climbing walls head to Kinlochleven, 21 miles from Fort William. For a spectacular journey, the Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig takes in some amazing scenery including the Glenfinnan Viaduct.
On the Orkney Islands, you will discover one of Europe’s most important Unesco World Heritage sites. Explore Orkney’s Neolithic sites including Skara Brae, a village settlement over 5,000 years old.
The Isle of Skye features some of the most dramatic landscape and is renowned for its natural beauty and wildlife. Explore fishing villages, word-class dining experiences or enjoy a wide number of outdoor pursuits.
Explore the great outdoors – some of the best adventure opportunities exist in the Scottish Highlands. Ziplining in the Cairngorms across the ancient Caledonian forest, master some epic mountain bike trails, or check out some great watersport action. Golf fans are served by some of the top links courses, including the Championship Course at the Royal Dornoch Golf Club – voted one of the best in the World. According to records golf was first played in Dornoch in 1616.
If you’re looking for your next big cycle challenge why not tackle the famous North Coast 500 by road bike. The route starts and finishes in Inverness. For something a little less energetic, there are karts, quadbikes and Segways in our Driving and Motorsports section.
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The abseiling package at Cairngorm Adventure Guides includes a full day out at the local crags with a small group as the guides teach you the ins and out of climbing. You’ll learn to get familiar …
Join your friends for an adventure in the Scottish Highlands at Ridgeway Adventure! Ridgeway Adventure runs fantastic summer camps for different age groups, bespoke adventures for all ages, and sea kayaking days to explore the coast. …
Want to visit and experience unique art up in the Highlands? CiRCUS Artspace is run by a team made up of professional artists that strive to make contemporary art visible to the north of Scotland. The …
Grab your family and friends and leave it all out on the track! At Aviemore Kart Raceway, visitors can battle it out to determine who is the best driver among the ranks and fly through the …
Looking to try something new? How about basket weaving by going on one of Naturally Useful courses, you’ll learn a traditional craft, go home with a creation of your own making and become part of the …
Are you looking for an interesting and alternative way to discover Inverness? Then explore the city by bike! Inverness Bike Tours operate between the months of March and October and will have you cover approximately 10 …
Are you a lover of the outdoors? We have just the Stack for you! Inverness has its very own Royal Botanic Gardens and it truly is a sight to behold! You will be immersed in the …
Have you got the skills of the world’s best? Test your footie skills out in a way like no other in a game bubble football! bubble soccer Scotland offers a fun day out of bubble football …
Discover the romantic Highland castle, the 14th century home of the Thanes of Cawdor. Built by the Cawdor family for over 600 years including three unique Scottish gardens and a Cawdoor bigwood experience! Located about 5 …
Have you always dreamt about trying to survive in the wilderness? Now you can spend a weekend away on a coastal foraging course based in Moidart, just thirty-five miles west of Fort William. As part of …
Have you always dreamt of surviving in the wild? At Wildwood Bushcraft you can learn to live off the land on the coast of the the Highlands for a whole weekend! Learn to hunt for food, …
Are you a funstacker that loves learning about history? And are you planning a trip to the Scottish Highlands? Then the Culloden Battlefield must surely be on your bucket list! Just outside the beautiful city of …
Need a bike for a solo biking adventure but don’t know where to hire one? Look no further! NeviCycles has got your back. Offering a range of bikes to suit your trip’s needs, you don’t have …
Are you a scot and curious about how your ancestors may have lived? Or are you visiting the Highlands and want to find out more about it’s history? The Highland Folk Museum then is a perfect …
See the world’s most northerly population of bottlenose dolphins, making their home on the Inverness coastline. Spend approximately 75 minutes on the water looking out for these incredible animals. Your trip won’t be limited to just …
Ever wanted to get up close and personal with some of the Highlands’ marine life? Ecoventures are determined to provide every visitor with the most memorable wildlife encounter they can get. The small, friendly team of …
Looking for a historic day out in the Highlands? Known as the ‘Jewel in the crown of the Highlands’, Dunrobin castle is one of the largest and most beautiful intact castles in Scotland and only an …
If you want to see castles in Scotland, then Eilean Donan Castle is surely at the top of the list – arguably the poster boy for castles in the highlands, this iconic structure is recognised around …
If you’re looking for a getaway day-trip in Scotland then we have a great activity for your stack! Head down to Loch Garten Nature Centre in Abernethy for the chance to see some of Scotland’s most …
Are you looking to hit some of the biggest trails in western Europe? Are you looking for a full on adventure deep into wild Scotland? Join an MTB Beds mountain biking trip to the Cairngorms and …
One of the most stunning places in the UK, the Scottish Highlands is home to a fascinating history, culture and the place where many of your favourite movies were filmed! Have you ever wanted a getaway …
Inverness is the Highland’s capital for a reason: it’s home to an amazing history and is a hub for culture – this shows in Inverness museum, which is home to a brilliant collection of historical and …
Attention all fishermen or people who have a keen interest in fishing! At Craggan Outdoors, you can have a truly unique fishing experience. Nestled in the centre of a golf course, there are six man-made ponds …
Have you ever wanted to go fly fishing but never had the chance down at Assynt Fly Fishing they have an abundance of opportunities From small stream fly fishing for feisty little Wild Brownies and chasing …
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly a plane? Now’s your chance Funstackers! You can experience a twenty-minute flight where you have the opportunity, alongside a qualified instructor, to take control of the plane, …
Adrenaline junkies and thrill-seekers of all ages are promised a day full of fun and excitement at Landmark Forest Adventure Park! With loads of sights to see and plenty of adrenaline-pumping rides, the park offers a …
Explore the Dinosaur Kingdom in Scotland’s Biggest and best dinosaur experience all year round, there are 22 moving, roaring, realistic dinosaurs, you won’t be disappointed. Meet the terrifying T Rex, which is bigger than a double-decker …
Calling all aspiring Golfers! Fort William Golf Club warmly welcomes all of its visitors to try and navigate their course! Situated between Ben Nevis and the windy seas off the coast of The Highlands, this course …
Want to go mountain biking on the mountainous island of Skye? How about tackling the trails in Torridon, one of the UK’s most remote areas? You can do all of this and more with a 4 …
Looking to game in Inverness? Experience the ultimate gaming experience down at the Inverness virtual reality centre! If you’re in Inverness and have always wanted to try VR, then the Inverness virtual reality centre is the …
The Highlands is home to Britain’s wildest and most arguably most beautiful terrain, so there’s no better place to get outdoors and have fun than at Loch Insh Outdoor Centre in Cairngorms National Park! Choose from …
All aboard the Seaprobe Atlantis! Get ready for the experience of a lifetime on this glass-bottom boat! This magnificent vessel allows visitors to enjoy all of the fantastic sea views of Skye and the mainland. Look …
Have you ever wanted to hunt for your own treasure and find diamonds in the rough? How about Gold? Why not head over to Suisgill Estate and get ready for some gold panning! This recreational activity …
Have you dreamed of learning to fish in the majestic scenery of the Scottish Highlands? Well, now you can! With You Fish Scotland you can take a trip to one of many gorgeous locations around the …
Looking for the ultimate adventure holiday? Mountain bike through the wildest part of the UK, island hopping between the spectacular Outer Hebrides and experience Scottish culture at its absolute best with Wilderness Scotland. Cycle 280km across …
The Torridon is a place like no other! Are you a keen mountian biker or outdoor enthusiast? Do you also like the finer things in life? Then book at a guided mountain biking trip and a …