Scottish Highlands Archives

Loch Tummel from Queen's View in Perthshire, Scotland.

Visiting Queen’s View, Loch Tummel, Perthshire: practical guide for first-timers

Queen's View is a scenic viewpoint and visitor facility on the north shore of Loch Tummel in Highland Perthshire. It's managed by Forestry and Land Scotland on land adjacent to Tay Forest Park, with the café, visitor centre, and car parks now operated by a…

Visiting Rannoch Moor, Scotland: practical guide for first-timers

Rannoch Moor (Scottish Gaelic: Mòinteach Raineach) is a vast upland blanket bog covering approximately 50 square miles (130 km²) of the central Scottish Highlands, spanning parts of Perth and Kinross, Argyll and Bute, and Highland. It is designated a Special Area of Conservation and is…

How far Edinburgh is from Loch Ness — and why the journey is the point

Loch Ness is 175 miles from Edinburgh. The drive takes around three and a half hours in a straight line — but the direct route misses almost everything worth seeing. The road that actually matters goes west via Callander, through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs…

Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.

Loch, castle, island: what a day trip from Inverness to Skye actually covers

The Isle of Skye sits just 80 miles south-west of Inverness. But the island's main attractions — Portree, Kilt Rock, the Old Man of Storr, the Fairy Pools — are spread across its 50-mile length. Driving yourself means choosing between them. This 12-hour guided tour,…

The Quiraing on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.

The Quiraing, Isle of Skye: Plan your visit

The Quiraing is a large natural landslip and hiking area located on the Trotternish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This natural landmark is a popular stop on Isle of…

Rogie Falls, Scottish Highlands: Ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

Rogie Falls is a natural waterfall and forest trail attraction located on the Black Water river near Contin in the Scottish Highlands. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. The waterfall is a popular stop on Scottish…

Seals on the journey to Staffa in Scotland.

The best places to see seals in Scotland: Your complete guide

Scotland has two resident seal species: the grey seal and the smaller harbour seal (also called the common seal). Combined, they account for roughly 40 per cent of the world's grey seal population and around 30 per cent of Europe's harbour seals. In short, Scotland…

Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

Highland Wildlife Park is a 250-acre safari park and zoo set within the Cairngorms National Park, focusing on native Scottish species and cold-tundra animals from around the world. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips.…

Complete guide to visiting Strome Castle in Lochcarron, Scotland

Strome Castle is a ruined 15th-century castle on a rocky promontory overlooking Loch Carron in Wester Ross, Highland, Scotland. This guide covers opening hours, access, transport, parking, accessibility and practical tips for visiting. This Scottish castle is a photo stop on a one day Isle of…

Plan your visit to Attadale Gardens in Strathcarron, Highland, Scotland

Attadale Gardens is a 20-acre woodland garden on the shore of Loch Carron in Wester Ross, Highland, Scotland, featuring water gardens, rhododendrons and a sculpture collection. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport, parking, accessibility and practical tips for visiting. Quick facts DetailInformationOpening hours10am…