The West Highland Hotel in Mallaig is a real Highland haven with spectacular views. Rates from £35pp Bed & Breakfast
Skye (by ferry) 40 mins
Silver Sands of Morar 6 Miles
Glasgow 149 Miles
“Nevis Range Mountain Cable Cars”, Fort William - Effortless cable-car ride to 2150ft on Aonach Mor beside Ben Nevis. Winter ski area as well as a mountain discovery centre and mountain biking range.
Loch Shiel Cruises, Glenfinnan - Wildlife/historical cruises on beautiful Loch Shiel. Regular sightings of Red Deer, Golden Eagles and other rare birds. Live commentary about the area on the cruise.
Jacobite Experience Loch Ness, Inverness - Established in 1973, Jacobite offers an extensive range of cruises and coach and cruise options with excursions to Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness.
Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre, Inverness - Scotland’s only visitor centre devoted to making Scotland’s national dress – the kilt.
Armadale Castle Gardens and Museum of the Isles, Isle of Skye - Ruins of Armadale Castle set amidst 40 acres of woodland garden and nature trails.
Bella Jane Boat Trips, Isle of Skye - Boat trips to Loch Coruisk and the Seals in the heart of the Skye Cuillin mountains.
Talisker Distillery, Isle of Skye - The only distillery on the Island and is home to the Talisker single malt. Tours around the distillery include tastings of the fine malt whiskies available.
John O’Groats Ferries, John O’Groats - Inclusive day trips to the Orkney Islands from John O’Groats and Inverness. Also amazing wildlife cruises available.
Loch Insh Watersports, Kincraig - Watersports, Archery, Cycling, Fishing, Dry ski slopes, Children’s play areas and much more available.
Seaprobe Atlantis, Kyle of Lochalsh - Semi – submersible glass bottom boats where the scenery and wildlife can be viewed above and below the waves of the boat. See WW11 shipwreck, Kelp forests, fish seals and otters. Also on occasion dolphins and whales can be seen.
Mnfs of Chocolates & Scottish Speciality Foods, Nth Ballachulish - Producers of hand-made chocolates and traditional tablet. Vast selection of Scottish speciality foods and video of chocolate production.
West Highland Woollen Company, Ullapool - Superbly located next the harbour front. Here you will find a unique selection of quality knitwear, countrywear, gifts and food.
Skye Jewellery, Isle of Skye - Visit the showroom in Broadford and see exclusive Celtic jewellery collections being made. The showroom also offers a range of Skye marble gifts and jewellery made by other Scottish makers.
Inveraray Castle, Inveraray - Home of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll. The Castle was built between 1745-85. The Castle displays armoury, furniture and priceless paintings.
Rothesay Castle, Isle of Bute - Unique among Scottish Castles for both its early date and unusual circular plan. Rothesay Castle had a long and close association with the Stewart Kings of Scotland in the 16th Century.
Iona Abbey and Nunnery, Isle of Iona - Founded in 563, the restored abbey retains its spiritual atmosphere, and houses a collection of medieval and religious carved stones.
Duart Castle, Isle of Mull - 13th Century home of Chief of Clan MacLean, Dungeons, State rooms and exhibitions as well as spectacular views from the battlements.
Inchmahome Priory, Lake of Menteith - A beautifully situated Augustinian Priory founded in 1238, with much of it still standing today. Also the safe house of Mary Queen of Scots, following the disastrous battle of Pinkie in1547.
Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel, Oban - A fine 13th century Castle of enclosure with nearby ruins of a chapel of exceptional architectural refinement.
Bonawe Iron Furnace, Taynuilt - Founded in 1753 by Cumbrian iron masters, this is the most complete remaining charcoal fuelled ironworks in Britain. Displays show how iron was once made here.
Glorious Gardens of Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute - A group of outstanding gardens each with its individual design, planting and facilities.
Inveraray Jail, Inveraray - Scotland’s living 19th Century prison, 1820 courtroom and two prisons. Costumed guides, sounds, smells and imaginative exhibitions.
Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary, Oban - Nestling on the shores of beautiful Loch Creran, the sanctuary is haven to some of the worlds most enchanting creatures.
