Going to Highlands and Islands

What to do in Highlands and Islands

by Alistair Wearmouth

Before you head north with your family into the Scottish Highlands, heed this one piece of advice: a single castle is all you need, whether that's Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness or lonesome Eilean Donan at the head of Loch Long. Your castle-spotting urges sated, you can then focus on the true allure of this most stunning quadrant of the British Isles—exploring the great outdoors.

No doubt, the scenery up here is worthy of the drive, but parents with kids in tow will do well to rent a car and shack up in some lovely self-catering cottage for a week or more in order...

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