Things to Do in the Scottish Highlands
11 attractions and days out
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⭐ 4.8
Adventure & Activity Centres
Dundreggan Rewilding Centre
Explore Scotland's largest nature restoration project with fully accessible trails and facilities perfect for families with young children and wheelchair users seeking an inspiring wildlife experience.
Parks & Play Areas
Invermoriston Falls
Marvel at cascading waters tumbling through a dramatic Highland gorge, with scenic woodland paths perfect for active families seeking a genuine Scottish adventure.
⭐ 4.8
Sightseeing & Attractions
Plodda Falls
Experience the dramatic cascade of this impressive Highland waterfall accessed via forest trails, with convenient parking but limited facilities making it best suited for active families with older children.
⭐ 4.9
Farm Parks
Loch Ness Pumpkins at Corrimony Farm
Pick your perfect pumpkin at this family-run farm near Loch Ness, with fully accessible paths, dining options and autumn activities. Pushchair and wheelchair-friendly throughout with facilities for all ages.
⭐ 4.7
Adventure & Activity Centres
Laggan Wolftrax Centre
Mountain biking adventure hub in the Scottish Highlands with forest trails for all abilities, plus an onsite café and family facilities including accessible amenities and baby changing areas.
⭐ 4.4
Castles & Palaces
Urquhart Castle
Perched dramatically on Loch Ness shores, these atmospheric medieval ruins offer stunning Highland views alongside visitor facilities including a restaurant, parking and wheelchair access.
⭐ 4.4
Museums & Galleries
The Loch Ness Centre
Journey through Loch Ness's captivating history across six immersive themed rooms in Drumnadrochit, from ancient geological beginnings to legendary monster tales. Pushchair-friendly throughout with baby facilities.
⭐ 4.8
Parks & Play Areas
Abriachan Trails
Explore woodland walking routes through Abriachan Forest with parking and toilets provided, though trails aren't suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs—snacks available but no picnics allowed.
⭐ 3.3
Skiing & Snowboarding
Nevis Range
Scotland's highest ski resort offers thrilling winter sports for all abilities, plus mountain gondola access, onsite dining and excellent facilities including accessible amenities.
⭐ 4.7
Museums & Galleries
Highland Folk Museum
Step back in time at this open-air museum showcasing traditional Highland life through historic buildings and working exhibits. Wheelchair accessible with onsite dining, parking and picnic areas.
⭐ 4.3
Museums & Galleries
Treasures Of The Earth
Journey through atmospheric underground displays showcasing spectacular giant crystals and gemstones within immersive mining scenes that bring the earth's hidden wonders to life.
Places to stay in Scottish Highlands
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Guides for days out in the Scottish Highlands
Cosy Winter Staycations Across Britain
From snow-dusted Highland glens to candlelit Christmas markets in York and Bath, Britain has a distinct case for a winter break over a summer one.
Unusual Places to Stay in the UK
Lighthouses, shepherd huts, converted chapels and treehouses. What the unusual stay is actually like to sleep in, which ones suit which sort of trip, and the questions that separate the good from the merely photogenic.
Adults Only Staycations: Where to Find Genuine Quiet
Adults only means different things at different properties, from a formal age policy to simply being somewhere children would be bored. How to tell which you are booking, and where the quiet places are.
Vineyard and Distillery Staycations
English sparkling wine and Scottish whisky both reward staying nearby rather than driving in for an afternoon. Where the clusters are, and how to plan a trip where nobody has to be the designated driver all week.
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