Self Catering Highlands

The Scottish Highlands are an incredibly diverse area of Scotland with high mountain peaks and glistening waterways. The highest mountain in the British Isles, Ben Nevis, is located in the Highlands along with many other famous landmarks and attractions such as Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye and Inverness Castle. There is a great selection of self catering holiday cottages in the Highlands located all over the region from the Cairngorms National Park to the city of Inverness. The remarkable natural landscape of the region provides much to see and do when you visit this beautiful area of Scotland.

Holiday Cottages Highlands

There are holiday cottages located all through the highlands in a range of locations so you can do as much or as little as you like. The Cairngorms National Park is located in the Highlands and is a protected area of land due to its incredibly varied landscapes and wildlife. There are a selection of holiday cottages in the Highlands situated in the Cairngorms National Park, leaving you close to an array of natural beauty and activities. Self catering holiday cottages in the Highlands are the perfect way to explore this expanse of natural beauty.

Highlands Accommodation

There is some remarkable Highlands accommodation available to rent, from cosy cottages perfect for couples to detached properties big enough for families and groups of friends. Some of the holiday cottages in the Highlands allow pets in the accommodation, meaning that you can bring your dog along to enjoy the vast rural landscapes of the region. You can take your holiday at your own pace and breathe in the great outdoors then settle in for a quiet evening in your Highlands accommodation; your own home away from home.

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Highlands

The Scottish Highlands is Britain’s last remaining true wilderness. Its rugged terrain of steep, glacier-carved mountains, majestic glens and magnificent lochs is steeped in history, myth and legend. A journey into the Highlands can feel like stepping out into the unknown, leaving the shelter of civilisation behind and giving yourself up to the forces of nature. From its highest mountain to its deepest loch, the Highlands is a unique experience unlike anywhere else in the British Isles.

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Places to go in The Highlands

The Highlands is defined by the Grampians and Northwest Highlands mountain ranges and the Great Glen fault that divides them. The region, which makes up more than half of Scotland, is home to some of the country’s most beautiful scenery and full of awe-inspiring hiking trails like the Great Glen Way that runs from Fort William to Inverness along the fault. The Great Glen is home to a series of picturesque lochs and rivers, including Loch Ness where you’ll find Urquhart Castle, and maybe catch a glimpse of the famous monster. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles and on a clear day the views from the summit are breath taking. Not far from the mountain is the deep valley of Glen Coe, considered one of the most beautiful places in Scotland. The Highlands’ remote and sparsely populated landscape is also a sanctuary for wildlife and the coastal waters team with life and provide some of the best opportunities to see seals, dolphins and whales anywhere in the British Isles.

Our Top Picks in The Highlands

We want you to enjoy the best that The Highlands has to offer and so here's a selection of our favourite things to see and do;

Loch Ness

The legend of the loch and the prehistoric monster that inhabits it, has enthralled the world for decades and attracted tourists in droves, with the glimmer of hope that they might spy the beast as it breaks the surface of the loch’s still waters. Boat cruises operate from various locations along the loch, which will put you in the best possible vantage point for an encounter with “Wee Nessie”. Failing that, you can still enjoy a lovely meal from one of the many restaurants along its shores and watch the sun set over the loch.

Ben Nevis

The highest mountain in the British Isles, climbing Ben Nevis is a must for every able-bodied person on a visit to the Highlands. The best way for an inexperienced climber to make the assent to the summit is using the well-constructed Pony Track from Glen Nevis on the south side of the mountain. The summit is at 1,344 metres above sea level. On a clear day, the view from the summit extends for almost 200 kilometres.

Whisky distilleries

Scotland is famed for its whiskies and it would be rude not to check out one of its distilleries and sample the “water of life”, as it was called by Gaelic-speaking clans centuries ago. There are distilleries throughout the Highlands, from the Ben Nevis Distillery in Lochaber to the Pulteney Distillery in Wick. Many distilleries have visitor centres and offer tours and tastings.