What to do in Scottish Highlands

Activities, attractions and tours

Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh, United Kingdom
Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh, United Kingdom
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Kyle of Lochalsh, United Kingdom
Eilean Donan Castle, Dornie, United Kingdom

Scottish Highlands Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Scottish Highlands has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Scottish Highlands is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Scottish Highlands to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Scottish Highlands Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Scottish Highlands.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Scottish Highlands attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Inverness Castle showing a river or creek, château or palace and heritage elements

Inverness City Centre

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The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Inverness City Centre. Make a stop by Inverness Castle or Victorian Market while you're exploring the area.

Inverness City Centre
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Portree Town

If you're spending some time in Portree Town, Somerled Square and Portree Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Portree Town
A trip on a proper steam train from Ft William to Mallaig passing over the iconic Glenfinnan viaduct famous from the Harry Potter films. It was a great day out and well recommended.

Fort William City Centre

Travelers come to Fort William City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Great Glen Way and West Highland Museum while you're in town.

Fort William City Centre
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Broadford

Restaurants and seaside views are notable features of Broadford. You might consider a stop by Isle of Skye Market Square while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Broadford
The River Ness running through Inverness, on Scotland’s northeast coast. Inverness is the largest city and the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands. Scotland, United Kingdom

Ballifeary

If you're spending some time in Ballifeary, Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Ballifeary
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Crown

While there might not be top attractions in Crown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Inverness Castle and Eastgate Shopping Centre.

Crown

 

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