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Highland Home With Outstanding Views
Lovely family house in beautiful location with amazing views. Perfect for a large family. Well appointed kitchen with good selection of cooking options and plenty of crockery. Good areas for socialising and bonus 3 bathrooms. Perfectly situated for investigating Inverness and the Black Isle.

An Outdoor Enthusiasts Slice of Heaven
Our stay at Nadurra was absolutely fantastic. We couldn’t have asked for anything more! The hosts provided everything you could possibly need and all the extras as well. We managed to explore so many different areas and even drove out to the Isle of Skye as a day trip. If you are looking for somewhere to stay in the highlands then don’t hesitate to book Nadurra. We really didn’t want to leave!

Spacious villa 5 mins from nature reserve and town
We had a lovely stay at this Inverness townhome. The place was spotless, and Marie was proactive in making sure everything was comfortable with our stay.

NC500 Helmsdale Holiday
My colleagues who were staying here whilst working in the area passed on their positive feedback. They thoroughly enjoyed their stay here. Thanks again!

Pinemarten Lodge
We couldn't have asked for a nicer place to stay. The location is incredible, the thoughtfulness that has gone into every detail, and the welcome from Cameron and Lucy (and pets) make this a very special place. Just before arriving, the hosts needed to move us to a different Chalet because some departing guests became ill. We were not only happy to move to another lovely property, but were impressed how the hosts were looking out for the needs of their guests. Highly recommend a visit and looking at the full list of accomodation on their website. Hope to visit again.

McCallums holiday let Inverness sleep’s 6
We had a great stay. Everything we needed was available. Close to Tesco and the petrol station so if needed it was quick trip out to get what we needed. Also close enough to Inverness city centre to make the tours that were booked for the holiday. Tracy was always available when needed. Good communication.

4 Bed Family Home with Parking
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL HOME! This is probably the BEST place we have ever stayed in with Airbnb. The house we spotless and everything was so well provided for. They even had hot chocolate for kids and really good coffee options for adults, pasta, rice, so many canned food options and oats and what not. Fully stocked kitchen! For kids, they had lots of toys and books. The kids room was the highlight - they had really amazing books nicely laid out as well as a wonderful very clean kitchen set for kids to play with. It really felt like we have just walked right in our home. The playground was the cherry on top. Kids loved climbing and swinging. They even had bubble sets and outdoor playset for the kids and a BBQ set for those who wish to try their hand at BBQ. Can't recommend them enough. Our family of 8 had a great stay and we loved every minute of it. Wished we stayed longer here. We will definitely stay here if we come back to Edinburgh!

Ardchoille-Home from home cottage!
We had a fantastic stay at Ardchiolle. We felt right at home, it was cosy and very well looked after and clean. This is clearly a well loved home, and we are grateful to our hosts for being so helpful! The view was absolutely stunning, we saw seals in the water and could enjoy the view of sunrise over the water too. Magical! We were lucky to have beautiful sunny weather, but we were almost sorry that we didn't have some rain as it would have been nice to stay in and watch the weather over the water. We were able to charge our EV on site, do laundry, and cook meals just as we would at home. Super convenient. Great location. Would have been happy staying longer, we had such a lovely time. If we return to Skye we would definitely stay here again.
Your guide to Scottish Highlands
Introduction
The Scottish Highlands live up to the romantic reputation: Narrow valleys, mysterious lochs, and castle ruins mark the mountainous landscape, where remote villages and coastal fishing ports keep ancient traditions alive. If you’re looking for solitude, then you’re sure to find it in the Highlands. This rugged region, which comprises the upper half of Scotland’s territory, ranks among the most sparsely populated in the United Kingdom. This makes the Highlands’ outdoors the big draw — the largest national park (Cairngorms) and highest peak (Ben Nevis) in the British Isles only add to the adventurous allure. Come here for muddy trails to walk, summits to climb, and rivers to paddle. Squeeze a stop at the popular Loch Ness into your itinerary. At the end of each cold day, you’ll find plenty of old pubs to warm you up.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Scottish Highlands
The unpredictable Scottish weather is often the subject of lighthearted jokes, though the one about four seasons in a day rings true in the Highlands. Due to the varied elevations and microclimates, the weather can change quite drastically in a short drive. But mild temperatures and lots of precipitation are common everywhere, so pack layers and a hooded raincoat year-round.
The warmest months to stay in one of the area's cottages are June, July, and August, when Scotland’s northerly latitude makes for some long sunny days. Summer high temperatures average close to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, with warm spells rarely reaching as high as 80. Come autumn, high temperatures drop to the 40s to 50s. Winter brings the highest annual rainfall and plenty of snow in higher elevations. The mountains of the Highlands experience reliable snow most seasons, making for ideal conditions at Scotland’s ski resorts.
Top things to do in Scottish Highlands
Cairngorms National Park
Twice the size of England’s much-loved Lakes District, this sprawling wilderness area is the largest national park in Britain. Cairngorms has forest trails, snowy summits, and all kinds of animals and birds. In the summer you can lounge on the shores of Loch Morlich in the Glenmore Forest Park. Come winter, skiers and snowboarders ride the lifts up Cairngorm Mountain for some of Scotland’s finest slopes. Aviemore is the tourism hub within the national park.
Isle of Skye
Just off Scotland’s west coast, the Isle of Skye claims some of the most magical landscapes in the Highlands: imposing castles, the pastel-painted town of Portree, and the iconic Fairy Pools, a series of astonishingly blue waterfalls in the Glen Brittle forest.
Ben Nevis
Rising to an elevation of more than 4,400 feet, Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles. In the summer months, it’s also one of the most popular peaks to climb, inspiring more than 100,000 people to try and reach its summit. The majority of hikers take the Pony Track trail (weather permitting), a strenuous 10.5-mile trek that takes most people 7 to 9 hours to complete.
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