The Northern Highlands and the Western Isles
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1. Calanais Standing Stones
Archaeological Site/RuinsThe west coast of Lewis is rich in prehistoric sites, and the most famous of these is the Calanais Standing Stones. Believed to have been positioned...Read More
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2. Drumbeg Loop
Scenic Drive/TourBold souls spending time at Lochinver may enjoy the interesting single-track B869 Drumbeg Loop to the north of Lochinver—it has several challenging...Read More
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3. Dunvegan Castle
Castle/Palace/ChateauIn a commanding position looming over a sea loch, Dunvegan Castle has been the seat of the chiefs of Clan MacLeod for more than 700 years. Though...Read More
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4. Eilean Donan Castle
Castle/Palace/ChateauGuarding the confluence of lochs Long, Alsh, and Duich stands the most picturesque of all Scottish castles. Eilean Donan Castle, perched on...Read More
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5. Fairy Glen
Geological SiteOut of the way and little visited, Fairy Glen is a magical place—an enchanting, otherworldly valley of strange green hillocks, eerily still...Read More
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6. Fairy Pools
Body Of Water/WaterfallOne of the most magical sights in Scotland, the Fairy Pools are a spectacularly beautiful collection of waterfalls and plunge pools in the midst...Read More
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7. Glen Torridon
Viewpoint/Scenic OverlookThe scenic spectacle of Glen Torridon lies east of Shieldaig as you follow the A896 between Kinlochewe and Shieldaig. Some say that Glen Torridon...Read More
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8. Glenmorangie Distillery
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryThe light color and delicate floral taste of the Speyside whiskies is exemplified in Glenmorangie, one of the best known of the Highland whiskies...Read More
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9. Handa Island
IslandJust off the coast of Scourie is Handa Island, a bird sanctuary that shelters huge seabird colonies, especially impressive at nesting time....Read More
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10. Inverewe Gardens
Garden/ArboretumA highlight of the area, Inverewe Gardens has lush plantings tucked away behind a dense barrier of trees and shrubs. This is all thanks to the...Read More
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11. Isle of Harris Distillery
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryOpened in 2015, this island distillery has already gained a reputation for its distinctive gin, infused with coastal botanicals including sugar...Read More
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12. Loch Maree
Body Of Water/WaterfallSoutheast of Gairloch stretches one of Scotland's most scenic lochs, Loch Maree. Its harmonious setting, with tall Scots pines and the mountain...Read More
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13. Misty Isle Boat Trips
Tour–SightFor fantastic views of the Cuillin Mountains and the Inner Hebrides, book a place on one of the Misty Isle Boat Trips. The expansive scenery...Read More
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14. Pulteney Distillery
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryUnusually for a distillery, Pulteney is situated very close to the town center, and it has been for almost 200 years. The spirit produced here...Read More
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15. Quiraing
Geological SiteA spectacular geological formation of rocky crags and towering stacks, Quiraing dominates the horizon of the Trotternish Peninsula. It is situated...Read More
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16. Sandwood Bay
Beach–SightThe very definition of off the beaten path, Sandwood Bay is one of Scotland's most spectacular—and most isolated—beaches. The only way to reach...Read More
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17. Smoo Cave
CaveThis atmospheric cavern, hollowed out of the limestone by rushing water, feels like something out of a fantasy novel. The combined sea-and-freshwater...Read More
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18. St. Clement's Church
Religious Building/Site/ShrineAt the southernmost point of Harris, in the village of Rodel, lies St. Clement's Church—the most impressive pre-Reformation House of God in...Read More
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19. The Blackhouse
House/Mansion/VillaIn the small community of Arnol, the Blackhouse is a well-preserved example of an increasingly rare type of traditional Hebridean home. Common...Read More
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20. Traigh Luskentyre
Beach–SightOne of Scotland's most spectacular beaches, Traigh Luskentyre is flanked by rolling sand dunes on one side and the shimmering sea on the other...Read More
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