Food
Days Out
Beach
Bike & Hike
Sports
Nature
Gardens
Activities
Historical
Eating & Drinking
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.
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.
Abstract - 18.5 Miles (29.6 KM)
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.
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.
Sample award winning fresh, local seafood and music whilst savouring views over the pier and Loch Broom. The Seaforth's style is informal and the atmosphere lively and buzzing in the evenings. Set in the heart of the village, it caters for families, locals and tourists.
Fun Days Out
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.
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.
Beach
Dornoch Beach - 12.5 Miles (20 KM)
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.
Biking & Hiking
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.
Golf & Sports
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.
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.
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.
Nature Reserves
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.
Gardens & Woodlands
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!
Local Attractions
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.
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.
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.
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.
See Malt Whisky production and taste the finished product. Left of main A9 1 mile north of Brora, signposted.
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.
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.
Historical & Heritage Sites
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.
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 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)
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)
Carn Liath - 19 Miles (30.4 KM)
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.
The museum boasts a superb military museum, a reconstructed kitchen and a wonderful outdoor area which is great for picnics!
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.
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'.
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.
Fort George - 24.9 Miles (39.8 KM)
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.
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.
This fascinating museum lives in a beautifully restored Thomas Telford Parliamentary Church which was built originally in 1829. Skillfully navigating the visitor through the history of Lock Broom, the museum also tells of its people, their lives and their experiences. The wonderful multimedia displays provide real insight into the local area.
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.
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.
