Experiences
Things to do and places to visit in the Scottish highlands
Bask in the Highlands' glory and experience some of the most beautiful scenery and wildlife that this stunning part of Scotland has to offer.
Explore our recommendations for places to visit and things to do across the Scottish Highlands, all within a couple of hours drive from Kincraig Castle.
Explore Our Recommendations
River Averon
River Averon (also known as River Alness) is one of the most picturesque salmon rivers in the Highlands, running for just 11 miles from Loch Morie into the Cromarty Firth, with a drop of 600ft.
The Aldie Burn
The Aldie Burn winds lazily through this interesting forest on its way to the sea.
Quad Bike Treks Aviemore
Whatever the time of year, there is nothing quite like the experience of quad bike trekking in the heart of the magnificent Cairngorms National Park.
The Caledonian Canal
The Caledonian Canal stretches 60 miles along the Great Glen from Fort William to Inverness.
Historylinks Museum Dornoch
Historylinks is one of the very few 5-star museums in Scotland.
Ullapool Museum
The Museum is housed in a Category A listed building, an architectural gem.
Ullapool Harbour
These days the harbour’s main customer is Caledonian MacBrayne who run a daily passenger and car ferry service from Ullapool to Stornoway and an overnight freight ferry service on the same route.
Invergordon Naval Museum and Heritage Centre
Invergordon Naval Museum and Heritage Centre is a small local history museum run by the community. It displays a wealth of information about the history of Invergordon.
Invergordon Cruise Ship Terminal
Invergordon is officially ranked Scotland's largest cruise port. Inverness is to the southeast, at approx 24 miles or around 30 min drive distance.
Hugh Millar’s Cottage Cromarty
Fossil hunter, folklorist, a man of faith, stonemason, geologist, editor, writer and social justice campaigner – Hugh Miller was one of the great Scots of the 19th century.
The Cromarty Courthouse
This elegant Grade A listed former courthouse, built in 1773, now houses fascinating exhibitions about the historic town of Cromarty and the neighbouring parish of Resolis, which are free to visit.
Hilton of Cadboll Chapel
Only the turfed footings remain of the medieval Hilton of Cadboll Chapel today.
Fort George
Fort George, one of the most outstanding fortifications in Europe. It was built in the wake of the Battle of Culloden (1746) as a secure base for King George II’s army.
Culloden Battlefield & Visitor Centre
The course of British, European and world history was changed at Culloden on 16 April 1746. A ferocious war had come to Scotland, dividing families and setting clan against clan.
Croick Church
Croick Church The church and its minister figured prominently in the clearance of Glencalvie in 1845, a tragic event that is recorded in messages scratched on its east window.
Fearn Abbey
Fearn Abbey – known as "The Lamp of the North" – has its origins in one of Scotland's oldest pre-Reformation church buildings.
Tain & District Museum
Tain & District Museum is an independent, volunteer-run museum in the North of Scotland.
Alness Local Heritage Centre
Alness Local Heritage Centre and genealogy Centre is where there are ever-changing exhibitions in two exhibition rooms using items of local interest.
Strathspey Railway
The Strathspey Railway invites you to step aboard our trains this year and help celebrate forty years of the return of steam travel through the Highlands of Scotland.