Soak up the unmistakable Scottish Highlands, shrouded in myth and folklore. Amidst conical hills and verdant glens, seek out Loch Ness and scan its glassy surface for the legendary ‘monster’. Visit Culloden Moor where Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated, Cawdor Castle – forever linked with Macbeth – and regional whisky distilleries bearing their own famous names.
Highlights
CAWDOR CASTLE
Fourteenth century Cawdor Castle is hailed as one of the finest medieval structures in Scotland.
LOCH NESS
The dark, peat-coloured waters of the Loch are said to harbour a prehistoric sea monster.
DUNROBIN CASTLE
One of the oldest continuously inhabited residences in Great Britain, the castle was renovated in the 18th century and turned into a fairy-tale chateau.
URQHART CASTLE
The ruins of a medieval castle sit brooding besides the dark waters of Loch Ness.
CULLODEN BATTLEFIELD
The last battle fought on British soil , Culloden spelled an end to a royal dynasty.
DORNOCH
This small seaside resort boasts a cathedral dating from 1224. [It was scene for Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s nuptials.)
GLENMORANGIE DISTILLERY
Glenmorangie has been renowned for its fine whiskies for over a century and a half.
BEAULY
This charming Scottish town is famed for its lovely flower displays and its ruined 13th century priory.
FOULIS CASTLE
The current castle dates from the 18th century and is the home of The Munro.
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