The Scottish Highlands offer dramatic landscapes steeped in history and legend — from ancient battlefields and romantic castle ruins to Bronze Age burial cairns and wild natural beauty. These travel guides provide practical visitor information for the region’s most compelling attractions, helping you navigate everything from Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness (complete with ticket prices, hours, and tips for avoiding the worst crowds) to the poignant Culloden Battlefield (where the Jacobite Rising met its bloody end) and the impressive Fort George — one of Europe’s finest 18th-century artillery fortifications. You’ll also find guides to literary and cinematic locations like Beauly Priory and the Clava Cairns (both featured in Outlander).
Beyond the major historical sites, these articles explore natural wonders like Plodda Falls in Glen Affric, the Falls of Shin near Lairg (where you might spot leaping salmon), and scenic stopping points like the Loch Tulla Viewpoint. There’s also comprehensive coverage of Eilean Donan Castle — Scotland’s most photographed castle, perched on a tiny island at the meeting point of three lochs — alongside lesser-known treasures like the ruined Strome Castle and the beautiful Attadale Gardens near Strathcarron. The guides also include the deeply moving Commando Memorial in Spean Bridge, explaining both how to reach it and why it deserves the pilgrimage. Whether you’re interested in clan history, Jacobite rebellions, natural beauty, or literary connections, these articles provide the ticket prices, opening hours, parking details, and honest assessments that help you plan a rewarding Highland adventure. More Scottish Highlands travel stories will be added soon.
- How to visit Plodda Falls in Glen Affric.
- Plan your visit to Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness.
- Live out your Outlander fantasies at Beauly Priory and the Clava Cairns.
- Explore Scottish history at Fort George and Culloden Battlefield.
- How – and why – to get to the Commando Memorial in the Scottish Highlands.
- The logistics of stopping at the Loch Tulla Viewpoint.
- What to expect at the Falls of Shin near Lairg.
- A practical visitor guide to Eilean Donan Castle.
- What you need to know before visiting Attadale Gardens and Strome Castle.
- Guide to visiting Dunrobin Castle in Golspie.
- How to get the best out of Inverness Castle.
