Dramatic landscapes, legend and romance combine seamlessly to guarantee a truly memorable adventure. History goes back more than four millennia on Orkney and Shetland where you can visit the spectacular Neolithic remains at Skara Brae or immerse yourself in Viking heritage in Shetland. In Aberdeen and Grampian, visit the seven distilleries which make up the world famous Malt Whisky Trail or follow in Queen Victoria’s footsteps to the valley of the river Dee and Balmoral Castle. Clan museums relate the story of highland life and the clearances, while grand castles, monuments and battlefields are reminders of a dramatic past.
For the ultimate get away from it all, visit the Outer Hebrides, which have some of the finest, sandiest beaches in the UK. These islands are surrounded by the Atlantic and have become a haven for birdwatchers and surfers alike. Dolphins, whales, golden eagles and basking sharks are some of the marvellous wildlife to be viewed from boats or sea cliffs. View the dramatic scenery of Wester Ross alongside beautiful Gairloch Sands or around Loch Carron, and take a detour to Inverewe Gardens to see the palms.
The Highlands provide spectacular background for favourite pastimes. For golfers, there are excellent championship courses at Nairn and Dornoch, and for walkers and mountaineers, there are the Cuillins on Skye and Glen Coe and the Torridon Mountains.