Holiday rentals and lettings in the Highlands

Known as a location where curious tales of great renown unfold, Loch Ness is a wonderful Scottish attraction that, besides featuring a collection of legends and myths tied to its waters, presents a remarkable area where you can enjoy superb views and exciting activities of all styles. Thus, adventure seekers can navigate the waters of the loch with local recreational companies, whose activity packages can offer fabulous kayaking and paddleboarding experiences whereas, geeks and legend fans can visit the Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition and take part in an exploratory tour around the body of water to learn a little more about one of the world's most famous monsters and try to spot it for yourself. Explore and experience the fantastic attraction of Loch Ness for the full Highland experience.

Due to its location in the northwest of the country, the fantastic Skye Island presents an unobstructed location where travellers and tourists all over the world can enjoy all aspects of Scotland's nature without the annoying interruptions and inconveniences of the city. In fact, thanks to its large, sparsely populated area, the island's skies and wilderness present pristine, low pollution conditions resulting in breathtaking landscapes where the night skies are filled with stars and the magnificent Northern Lights add a magnificent splash of colour. The island as whole features nine Dark Sky Discovery Sites, of which Glendale, Kinloch Forest and Macleod's Table are the best spots to admire these magnificent natural phenomena. Choose the magnificent Highlands region as your holiday destination and enjoy awe-inspiring natural experiences this season.

Flowery and full of life, the Highland wilderness is an ideal place for nature lovers who want to explore an overseas location and experience fantastic habitats that will fill their days with beautiful sights and magnificent diversity. Starting in a stellar way, tourists from around the world can visit the imposing mountain of Ben Nevis, the highest elevation in Scotland and the whole of the UK. Featuring fabulous ski trails in the winter and fantastic walking routes in the summer, adventurers will have something exciting and active to do at any time of year to experience the vast expanse of the mountain and, along with it, its diverse flora and fauna. In addition, holidaymakers can visit spots such as Handa, a small rocky and sandy island off the west coast of Sutherland where they can enjoy sights of the country's bird breeds and wonderful landscapes of different habitats. Get to know Scotland's vegetation and animal kingdom and enjoy a nature holiday in the Highlands region.

Going hand in hand with the region's fantastic natural highlights, the Highlands also feature fabulous recreational companies with which the daredevils of the world can have fun and explore the area. Traversing the vast Great Glen depression, Active Highs! is the region's best choice for a fun-filled and exciting stay. Offering complete holiday packages for people of all ages, adventurers big and small can explore the waters and lands of the area while participating in thrilling activities such as mountain biking, white water rafting, abseiling and rock climbing that will challenge them to summon their courage and face the great forces of nature. Plan a holiday full of exhilarating outdoor activities and enjoy the fabulous Highlands region beyond measure.

Featuring a series of ruins or majestic structures, castles in the Highlands region are popular spots where visitors from around the world can learn about the country's history while enjoying interesting tours. Built over several centuries, castles such as Eilean Donan, Dunrobin and Urquhart invite you to enjoy immersive time travel that will help you learn about living conditions in the medieval era and some of the interesting events that took place in the area during those years. Visit the castles dotted around the Highlands and add a little history to your holiday while exploring the most popular attractions in the north of Scotland.

Boasting its high-quality distilleries as one of the features that set the country apart from other holiday destinations, these magnificent attractions are some wonderful points of Scotland you must visit to complete your fabulous holiday on the Highlands. Known for creating one of the finest products on the market, Tomatin Brewery is an option we highly recommend due to its informative tours and superb tasting sessions that will present a complete and enjoyable experience for any holidaymaker who visits its facilities. Taste the exquisite whiskies that Scotland is famous for and enjoy a diverse holiday this exciting season.

Held at 22 locations within the council, the Highland Games are Scotland's most popular series of events, offering a detailed insight into the culture and traditions of the region to participants and attendees. Opening with a lively bagpipes tune, the competitions are based on popular games such as caber toss, stone put and sheaf toss and are usually hosted throughout May and September. Additionally, music and dance performances are also organized along with lively fairs where spectators and participants can enjoy delicious Scottish goods that will greatly enhance their experience. Learn about the customs of the Scottish community most actively and entertainingly by attending the Highland Games during your visit.

Because exploring the shopping spots of a previously unexplored holiday destination is always recommended for fabulous discoveries, here's a list of popular spots and hidden gems where you can sample and buy the council's best products at the best prices. Offering a wide range of shops with products of all styles, Eastgate Shopping Centre and Holm Mills Shopping Village are the right places to visit when you want to buy clothes, accessories and other types of decorations. On the other hand, if you're more interested in sampling the council's local produce and crops, alternatives such as the Inverness Farmers' Market and Dingwall Farmers' Market will be your best bet. Shop for custom-made shirts or delicious freshly baked bread and get a taste of the local talent the Highland council has to offer this holiday.

Featuring a wide variety of mouth-watering dishes, tourists visiting the Highlands region cannot return home without sampling some of its best plates. Delicious and enjoyable even for the fussiest of eaters, dishes such as Scottish porridge, haggis, Cranachan and the Traditional Scottish Tablet promise magnificent culinary experiences not to be missed. Welcome the dishes of this vast Scottish region and enjoy an exquisite carnival of flavours that will leave your taste buds dancing in bliss.