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Check AvailabilityBisgeos Cottage is a 2 bedroom self catering holiday accommodation that sleeps 4 and is located in Tain, Scotland. This property is pet friendly allowing for 2 pets. Prices range from £379 to £2537 per week. Local to Hill of Fearn, Pulrossie, Balblair, Edderton
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Bisgeos Cottage is situated in the quaint old fishing village of Shandwick. The property has been superbly renovated to provide excellent holiday accommodation. This holiday property enjoys fantastic views of the sweeping sands and the sea beyond and dolphins can be seen off-shore. Boat trips are available and are a great way of exploring the coastline. The small fishing village of Shandwick and Balintore offer a good variety of local amenities. Golf, mountain-biking, riding and surfing are all enjoyed in the area. Attractions nearby include Dunrobin Castle, the falls of Shin salmon leap, Skye, Isles, Orkney and Tain and Dornoch, with its championship golf course. Can be booked with W41626. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Ground floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: Living/dining room/kitchen.
Electricity CH, elec, bed linen and towels included. CD. Electric Cooker. Microwave. Washing Machine. Dishwasher. Freezer. Lawned garden, patio and furniture. Parking (2 cars). No smoking. Note: The garden leads to the sea.
This award winning restaurant was the first to introduce a chef's table, situated in the kitchen, where parties of four or six can enjoy the stunning 'tasting' menu, while watching the head chef and team at work! The chic piano bar boasts a huge list of malt whiskies.
The Oystercatcher is a small seafood restaurant with themed décor and an intimate and quiet ambiance. Its speciality is locally caught shellfish, served to traditional recipes in its own unique style.
With its stunning views across the sea loch, there can be no better place to unwind with a good malt whilst watching the sunset! The Caberfeidh is one of just a few restaurants located in the picturesque fishing village of Lochinver in the north-west Highlands.
Set amidst stunning countryside, this new restaurant uses locally sourced foods to create simple, wholesome and traditional dishes for all the family to enjoy in warm and friendly surroundings.
This highly regarded country manor restaurant has a 'Taste of Scotland' menu which includes haggis and smoked salmon among many other delights. Tony Blair has visited this manor house twice.
A welcome addition to the eating out scene in Inverness. Set in a wonderful position overlooking the river, it serves superb, fresh food prepared with skill and care. Choose from the lunch, dinner or Sunday lunch menu.
This somewhat iconic Highland restaurant is famed for its fish and chips and its ability to attract celebrities! They serve lunches, evening meals and Scottish high teas.
Forres Highland Games take place annually in Grant Park and usually take place around the first Saturday in July, regardless of the weather. They incorporate a range of traditional highland games together with many other attractions making for a great day out for all. Anyone can get involved in the fun and activities, just fill in an application form and you could be competing and being cheered on by the supportive and encouraging crowds who gather to watch. It is a popular event and draws large crowds who come to enjoy the colourful, energetic and cheerful occasion. In addition to cheering on at the games that include, Tug O' War, Heavy events, Athletics, Highland dancing, Grass Cycling and a road race, you can watch the bands perform, enjoy some delicious local food and treats and shop on the many craft and local stalls found here. Be prepared for for all weathers and you will have a fabulous day and see some fantastic athletes, maybe witness a new record being set, and see and hear amazing performers, highly recommended.
At the site of the last battle fought on British soil, the visitors' centre has an interactive exhibition, 360º immersive film bringing the battle to life, battle field tour, licensed restaurant and shop. Culloden has always been a memorable place — and is now even more so.
The Dolphin and Seal centre is run by the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, and provides information about dolphins, seals and other wildlife you can see in this area.
Trips depart from Inverness harbour out onto the Moray Firth, where you will have the best chance of seeing the most northerly group of bottlenose dolphins in the world, plus common seals, grey seals and porpoise.
Situated in the heart of Speyside and the Malt Whisky Trail, the Spey Valley Smokehouse explores the fascinating history of Scottish Salmon, not only produces the finest smoked salmon but also offers visitors the opportunity to see the process in action.
Located on the Dornoch Firth, and awarded for its status as a clean bathing beach, Dornoch's long expanse of golden sands reach from Dornoch point, past Embo Beach to the mouth of Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve. Keep your eyes peeled for some local wildlife in the adjacent Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Voted one of the top 10 walks by the forestry commission, this spectacular route through Raven's rock gorge runs under the canopy of fir, beech and spruce. This 0.75 mile trail should take you approximately 45 minutes.
This traditional Scottish Highland links course was designed by Tom Morris in 1890. The sheltered location of the course ensures favourable weather for most of the year - winter greens are seldom used at Tain.
This championship links golf course was designed by Tom Morris and has been a royal club for over 100 years now. There is a bar that serves food between 11am-9pm and a pro golf shop too.
This easy walking course set at the foot of the Ben Bhraggie in the Highlands of Scotland is a fine setting for a round of golf. Its clubhouse serves a range of food and drink overlooking the 18th green. Locker and changing facilities are also available.
This 25m swimming pool complex situated in the town of Golspei is also within easy reach of Brora, Dornoch, Rogart and Lairg. Facilities include a steam room, sauna and fitness suite.
Kinloss Country Club is located in Forres, it is a friendly and welcoming club and extends a true Scottish reception to all players. It was originally a nine hole course but has been extended to eighteen holes and represents an American style of play, with varying courses on each side of the clubhouse. It has evolved into a fine course that offers a good standard of golf and the course caters to all level of golfer, with some difficult holes and steep climbs. This parkland course is situated amongst some lovely scenery and has great views across the Moray Firth. The course is well maintained, the greens are well kept and are true and fast. It is predominantly a pay and play facility but, it is best to book at weekends as it dos get busy. Other facilities here include driving practise bays, practise chipping area and putting green. The clubhouse is warm and welcoming and serves a lovely selection of dishes that are freshly prepared and excellent value for money too, staff are friendly and the customer service is very good. Kinloss Country Golf Club is a lovely welcoming club, with excellent facilities, offering a great game of golf on a nice course, green fees are excelent value, definitely worth a round if you are in the area.
This course is ideally situated overlooking Kindtradlwell Bay and with the Sutherland Hill as its backdrop. There is even a railway which comes into play from the tenth tee. Choose from a simple round of golf to a selection of packages that include food.
Fish for Atlantic salmon! In a beautiful setting, this impressive river has quite the reputation as a prolific source for these fish and you never know who you could bump into along the banks!
A completely mobile outdoor activity company with headquarters near Inverness, they use venues throughout the Highlands for canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, gorge walking, canyoning, archery, mountain biking, hill walking, weaselling, winter mountaineering, telemark and cross country skiing and snowboarding.
One of the foremost attractions in the Highlands, set next to the famous Falls of Shin. See some Atlantic Salmon leaping around the falls, attempting to get to their breeding grounds. Visit the gift shop and children's playground whilst there.
A great exhibition depicting the lives of local people, their culture and the abundant wildlife in the area. Take a nature walk whilst your there and keep your eyes peeled for pine martens and black-throated divers.
The reserve is located at one of the highest mountains in Easter Ross (1046m) and this attracts many people to the area. It is home to many interesting plants like dwarf birch, and a variety of wildlife including red deer and golden eagle.
Who would have thought that in the Heart of the Highlands you would find a subtropical oasis, with greenhouses, cactus house, landscaped gardens, and tropical fish pond!
Britain's most exciting new glass studio workshop is not a demonstration studio but visitors are welcome to view the glassblowing process when it is taking place or by prior arrangement.
Half a mile north of Tain on the A9, in a tranquil glen overlooking the Dornoch Firth, lies the home of Glenmorangie Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky. Enjoy the museum, shop and guided tours — opening hours are generous but please phone to book.
Since, 1839 Dalmore's Award Winning Malts have been distilled on the picturesque shores of the Cromarty Firth. Enjoy a free tour, and a wee dram. There's a visitor centre and shop.
The Findhorn Foundation is a unique international spiritual community and holistic education centre and the cornerstone of an exciting ecovillage.
Benromach have being producing since 1898 a fine collection of single malt scotches using the traditional hand made method and the finest ingredients. This small distillery is located in Speyside, next to the coast and the team are dedicated to producing a high quality whisky. They use spring water from the nearby Romach Hills and this together with other locally sourced ingredients are put through the various stages producing a high quality product that has stood the test of time. During a guided tour you will see all the stages of production ending with a tasting session. There are a choice of tours that vary in duration and detail and range from an introductory tour through to a personal experience where you get to fill your own bottle from the special single cask. You will find the tour guides to be warm and friendly and very jovial with lots of anecdotes to share, tours are interesting and informative and pitched at just the right level to keep them entertaining. Tours operate throughout the year but advance booking is recommended particularly if you are a group. Benromach has a lovely welcoming atmosphere, with a nice visitor centre with lots of history on the distillery and a well stocked gift shop with whisky's and other related memorabilia for sale, all at really reasonable prices. Whether you are a whisky connoisseur or not you will enjoy a visit to this family run distillery, a must if you are in the area.
Highland Beauty Clinic and Day Spa are located in Forres, on the High Street and are well established being a fixture here for many years. There is a welcoming reception area and the clinic has a tranquil and relaxed atmosphere. It is beautifully decorated and has a nice modern but cosy feel about it. They offer a large choice of treatments and are one of a few clinics in Scotland offering a new Elemis Biotec electric facial treatment. They use high quality products and all treatments are carried out by professional and highly trained therapists who will go through your requirements with you. The staff are great really friendly, capable and very accommodating, a real pleasure to deal with. They are open Tuesday through to Saturday and offer a choice of monthly promotions so worth checking these out, as they offer great value. Highland Beauty Clinic and Day Spa offers a calm oasis where you can escape the hustle and bustle for a few hours you will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed definitely worth a visit.
Babalu can be found on the High Street in Forres. It is an eclectic shop that stocks a delightful range of hand made goods from all over the world as well as locally. The goods on sale are made by artists or artisans and the shelves are full of interesting and unusual items. They stock jewellery, bags crystals, clothes, accessories, gifts, treats and much more. The shop is colourful and bustling with goods, it offers a casual and relaxed shopping experience. Many of the items are sale are made from recycled products the result are quirky and unique products. Babalu is a real treasure trove and definitely worth a visit, come to browse and you are sure to find something special, great for gift ideas.
A geological centre comprising a large exhibition of minerals and local rocks, workshops with extensive stone working machinery and a shop specialising in minerals and stone goods.
Logie Steading is located within the Logie Estate in the gorgeous Findhorn Valley, it is a unique shopping village with the purpose of promoting Scottish craftsmanship and produce. The setting is lovely, the sandstone buildings are gorgeous and are set around a courtyard, offering a really relaxed and casual shopping experience. You will find a great selection of shops as well as the lovely Olive Tree Cafe. Artisan makers, producers and retailers have established themselves here to sell a host of high quality products including, books, a farm shop, whisky shop and much more. The Olive Tree Cafe serves a lovely selection of quality beverages, snacks and light lunches in a pleasant and welcoming environment, prices are reasonable and the staff are lovely. Owing to its lovely rural setting it never gets too busy so you can stroll around at a leisurely pace and is idyllic on a sunny day. The grounds have lots to offer too once you have finished shopping with lovely walks and a playground for younger visitors, as well as a garden centre. Logie Steading might be a bit out of the way but it is certainly worth the trip the goods on offer are fantastic and the setting is beautiful a real treat and a real change from the typical high street experience.
See Malt Whisky production and taste the finished product. Left of main A9 1 mile north of Brora, signposted.
Glen Moray Distillery has been producing their fine single malt whiskies on the banks of the River Lossie since 1897, and to this day they continue to use the traditional ingredients and methods in producing their fine whiskies. A tour of this fine, small and casual distillery will give a real insight into this craft that has been handed down through generations, the knowledgeable tour guides are actually distillery craftsmen so know exactly what they are talking about, they are interesting and insightful, you will be told about the whole process. They will talk you through the process of how the local malted barley and pure river waters are converted into their highly acclaimed single malt whiskies. Their location also plays an important part in the process. Their whiskies are available to purchase and you can choose from a choice of ages and vintages there is something to appeal to all whisky drinkers, from novice to connoisseur. They are open for tours Monday to Friday throughout the year, and on Saturdays May to September, there are various tour times so do check the website to see what times are available. The cafe is lovely with a great selection of beverages and snacks to choose from, and is very reasonable. A visit to Glen Moray Distillery is interesting and informative and will appeal to all ages, admission is only £5 and this includes tasting and under 18's are free so it is very good value, a first class visitor attraction.
New spacious, welcoming Highland Gallery. Hundreds of paintings from Scotland's best artists: contemporary, landscape, wildlife and so on, plus interesting sculpture, cards, prints and in-house silversmith.
The Gordon & MacPhail family have occupied and traded on these premises on Elgin Street since 1895, and are somewhat of an institution here in Glasgow. Walking through the doors of this historic house, you are meet with the most delicious smell of home cooked local gammon, also stocked here is the biggest choice of the best cheeses in North East Scotland and the shop is packed with high quality groceries and artisan produce, a truly wonderful deli. The highlight of this delightful store is the Whisky Room, stocked here are more than 1,000 varying single malt whiskies, it is not surprising that it attracts clients from all over the world to see this spectacular selection of whiskies. It is a treasure throve of whiskies, some are extremely old and extraordinarily rare. It is the ultimate stop for a whisky connoisseur, samples are available from a wide selection of the whiskies. The staff are both friendly and helpful and will offer advice on choosing a whisky. Gordon & MacPhail is a wonderful deli and even if you aren't looking for whisky it is worth going to the store just to wander around, you will love all there is to see.
Discover 'The Story of Tartan' and join in the weaving exhibition at this working factory site. The Mill shop offers a superb range of tartans, knitwear, gifts and souvenirs. Situated in the City Centre.
Located on the Scottish borders is Johnstons of Elgin, they have had a presence here since 1797 and are craftsmen in the craft of cashmere and fine woollens. The tours are free and the guides are excellent, convivial and knowledgeable and make the tour interesting and informative, you get a detailed tour where you learn about the complete manufacturing process, from how yarn is produced to how fabric is woven, many of the processes still remain the same as when the mill originally opened. There is an Interpretive Centre that is well laid out and again has lots of information. Tours generally take place between 10am and 3pm and only during mill working hours, it is probably best to book in advance. The shop has a lovely selection of their goods, they may appear to be expensive but once you are aware of the quality and craftsmanship then you can justify them, other items are also for sale including homewares and furnishings. The restaurant is lovely and has a varied menu and a good selection of beverages and the prices are very reasonable, and the quality excellent. Johnstons of Elgin Mill Tour is a thoroughly enjoyable tour, you get so much from it and the guides are superb, don't miss if you have the opportunity to visit this lovely mill, highly recommended.
A remote distillery with routes as far back as the 15th century. Set in spectacular scenery, Tomatin is one of the highest distilleries in the country at over 315 metres above sea level. It is also a family affair with 25 families housed on the 140 acres the site encompasses. Take the tour of this unique, four star attraction, hear about whisky-loving angels and try a drop yourself.
Hugh Miller was born in this 300 year old thatched cottage on 10 October, 1802. Miller rose to international acclaim as a geologist, editor and writer. The furnished cottage contains an exhibition on his life and work. To the rear is a Scottish wild garden of colourful native plants.(Limited disabled facilities)
Tain Through Time tells the story of Tains St Duthac and pilgrimage to his shrine. It includes the award winning local museum, sound and light show, cd tour of town, children's activities and a shop.
This museum tells the story of Dornoch parish from pre history to present time, with permanent displays and changing exhibitions. Learn about witch trials and violent Viking raids.
Explore the fascinating multiple underground arched chambers, built over 150 years ago to store ice for packing salmon on the way to London. The vast chambers are now used to display all aspects of the net salmon fishing industry in the Moray Firth.
A great museum, with some original artwork which explores Pictish history and provides a forum for current research in that area. It also features the impressive Rosemarkie cross-slab, decorated with its mysterious Pictish symbols.
Cawdor will be forever linked with Macbeth. This fairy-tale castle dates from the 14th century and is still home to the Cawdor family. Along with the castle there are three gardens, the Cawdor Big Wood, and a 9 hole golf course.
Burghead Visitor Centre is the round white building with a flagpole on Burghead Headland, which itself was the site of the largest Pictish fortification in Scotland. External interpretation panels give information on the fort, Burghead Well and St Aethans graveyard.
This majestic castle is the most northerly of Scotland's great houses and dates back to the 1300s. Wander the beautiful gardens and grounds inspired by the Palace of Versailles in Paris and don?t miss the daily bird of prey demonstrations. (Wheelchair access to the Gardens only)
The name of this Scottish Broch (building) means "The Grey Cairn" and has walls that still stand 12 feet high in places. The entrance passage and lintled doorway are well preserved. An excavation in 1986 found a bronze age burial on the site, complete with grave goods.
Spend the day with the whole family at this great heritage centre. The interactive facilities and interesting exhibits are fun for children and are perfect for teaching the local history of this lovely area.
An extremely well preserved set of prehistoric burial cairns are an intriguing attraction to pay a visit to. Dating from about 4000 years ago, the cemetery has a collection of kerb cairns, ring cairns, passage graves and some chapel remains. This Bronze Age cemetery was first excavated in the 1990s.
This vast Artillery Fortification was built following the Battle of Culloden. The fort includes reconstruction of barrack rooms in different periods and a display of muskets and pikes. The cafe is open during the summer only.
Pluscarden Abbey is the only medieval monastery in Britain still inhabited by Benedictine monks. It produces stained glass, apiary and other croft products and Gregorian chant is internationally known.
The museum boasts a superb military museum, a reconstructed kitchen and a wonderful outdoor area which is great for picnics!
Recently refurbished, this museum collects and displays images, objects and memories that relate to the Highlands. Explore haunting stories of the past, the people and the traditions of the Highlands.
A must see for all motor enthusiasts — a superb collection of cars and motor bikes. Everything from Maseratis to Daimlers and Rolls Royces. Pay a visit to this impressive assortment of sports cars, housed in an old mill.
This award winning museum has something for everyone, including internationally important fossil reptiles. The impressive general collections include Pictish stones, archaeology, social history, natural history, art and science.
Residence of the bishops of Moray from the 14th century to 1686, it is dominated by its massive 15th century tower, with spectacular views over Spynie Loch. The beauty of the surroundings and abundant wildlife and birdsong make the Palace a wonderful place to visit.
Elgin Cathedral is a stunning medieval building, although it is a ruin it still remains an impressive and important architectural legacy. Another name adopted by Elgin Cathedral is the "Latern of the North", it has a varied and interesting history and there has been a church on this site as far back as the early 13th century. Much of the cathedral still stands today including the amazing west front, edged by two tall towers, the personal entrance thought to date to 1270, the east end is mostly complete, and a highlight of the building are the choir and beautiful presbytery again dating to 1270. The exceptional stone vaulted octagonal chapter house, is perfectly maintained and allows you to fully appreciate the craftsmanship of this era. There are also stone statues of former bishops and knights, and the graveyard is worth a walk around, the gravestones are beautifully carved and the inscriptions are interesting. The views from the tower are amazing you get uninterrupted 360 degree views of the city, definitely worth the climb. There is a lovely atmosphere about the cathedral, and the grounds are kept immaculate. There is a shop that is very nice and the staff are great, friendly and helpful and ready to impart their knowledge about this lovely ruin, in addition there are plaques around the building explaining what the different ares would have been used for. Elgin Cathedral is highly recommended it is a stunning example of a bygone era, with lots of history and interest.
Impressive remains of a majestic and beautiful 13th century cathedral, with magnificent views from the NW tower. Apart from the towers and the Chapter House, the Cathedral is accessible to visitors using wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
Explore the history of childhood in the Highlands, amongst crofters and townsfolk, through recorded by oral testimony, displays, photographs and video. There is also a fascinating doll and toy collection, Gift and Bookshop and Coffee Shop.
A different attraction where the visitor is asked to step back in time in a truly fascinating experience. A much loved Victorian past-time, recreating Strathpeffer Spa. Great interactive displays, models and displays offering insights into the history of the spa and the reasons behind its popularity as high society's favoured place to visit for 'the season'.
This award-winning museum provides access to exhibitions, heritage, arts and learning activities throughout the year for young and old alike. Be sure to experience the storytelling room, a novel concept that involves a real-life story teller.
