Best Day Trips from Inverness
Inverness Castle, Scotland. As the principal transport hub of the north and the capital of the Highlands, Inverness makes an ideal springboard for exploring the rugged wilderness of the Scottish...
View ArticleAttending the Highland Games in Scotland
Scotland’s Highland Games. Photo courtesy of Alasdair Middleton via Flickr. From the crowds of burly Scots dressed in their finest tartan kilts to the post-game suppers of traditional Haggis and Scotch...
View ArticleBraemar Gathering
Braemer Gathering, Scotland. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Stonehouse via Flickr. Famously attended by Her majesty Queen Elizabeth – patron of the Braemar Royal Highland Society – and other members the...
View ArticleInverness Castle
Inverness Castle, Scotland. Looming over the town center of Inverness, the red sandstone façade of Inverness Castle is one of the city’s most memorable landmarks. Set on a hilltop perch by the banks of...
View ArticleWhere to See Highland Cattle in Scotland
Highland Cattle in Scotland. The further north you venture in Scotland, the more rugged and hairier the native animals seem to become – just look at the bushy-maned, pint-sized Shetland ponies or the...
View ArticleWinter in Scotland
National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh During Winter! Photo courtesy of claireknights via Flickr. With the northern highlands enveloped in snow and the cities ablaze with Christmas lights and...
View ArticleScenic Drives in the Scottish Highlands
Driving through the Scottish Highlands Whether you’re navigating single-track roads through heather-blanketed moorlands or waiting patiently as a slow-moving herd of Highland Cattle plod across the...
View ArticleCamping in Scotland
Wild camping in Scotland. Photo courtesy of Ted and Jen via Flickr. From pitching a tent on a secluded cliff top overlooking the ocean to sleeping beneath the stars on a windswept moor, camping in...
View ArticleHiking Around Inverness
Hiking around Inverness The wild and rugged landscapes of the Scottish Highlands have long been hailed as hallowed territory by adventurous hikers, but for those with limited time, there are also ample...
View ArticleCelebrating Christmas in Inverness
Inverness castle at Christmas. Photo courtesy of Vicky Brock via Flickr. Most visitors choose to spend Christmas in Edinburgh or Glasgow, but if you’re looking to experience a local Christmas,...
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