Title: Visit Shandwick: 2026 Travel Guide for Shandwick, Tain | Expedia.com [Hotels in Shandwick](https://expedia.com/Shandwick-Hotels.d3000009922.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Shandwick](https://expedia.com/Shandwick-Vacation-Rentals.d3000009922.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Shandwick](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Shandwick.d3000009922.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Shandwick](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Shandwick.d3000009922.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shandwick Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Shandwick.d3000009922.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Shandwick ## Travel Guide ![sunrise on Shanwick beach, a very still and enjoyable experience. Shandwick is at the end of the Great Glen fault and famed for fossils, although in a morning like this you can feel the history commune with the force of nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009922/38a2b7c3-e50f-4289-8151-3b62878ba772.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![sunrise on Shanwick beach, a very still and enjoyable experience. Shandwick is at the end of the Great Glen fault and famed for fossils, although in a morning like this you can feel the history commune with the force of nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009922/38a2b7c3-e50f-4289-8151-3b62878ba772.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Port an Righ Where the stream flows to the shore is the spot where mariners used to bring their ships in and anchor them to the rocks. Indeed at certain tide levels it is possible to find a large iron ring secured to one of the boulders for just this purpose. In the 19th Century a proper harbour was developed at Balintore just over a mile up the coast.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182826/c676132a-6c12-49fa-9541-527ea9091385.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182826/c676132a-6c12-49fa-9541-527ea9091385.jpg) by [Nick R](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6759) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Cave and cliff close to Port an Righ The Easter Ross coastal scenery is rugged and unfrequented. There are many such rocky bluffs like this with impressive caves hollowed out by the pounding sea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182826/30aed905-140f-41d6-96f1-a12ef30969c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182826/30aed905-140f-41d6-96f1-a12ef30969c5.jpg) by [Nick R](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6759) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![On the cliff walk, near Shandwick](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182826/25d112d5-46b7-401f-b5a1-02fd252f4622.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182826/25d112d5-46b7-401f-b5a1-02fd252f4622.jpg) by [sylvia duckworth](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/18375) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Shandwick Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000009922) - Shandwick Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Shandwick ![Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40020000/40011800/40011708/7de91a74_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport Fresson Circle, Dalcross Inverness Scotland $62 nightly $74 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Helpful staff and clean premises. Food was between average to below average. Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=40011708&PinnedHotelID=40011708&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000009922) ![Kincraig Castle Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2949300/2949256/537aab1c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kincraig Castle Hotel Tomich Invergordon Scotland $126 nightly $151 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Invergordon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (285 reviews) Lovery place, definitely staying again Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026&selected=2949256&PinnedHotelID=2949256&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000009922) ![Culloden House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889800/889706/6788c65d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Culloden House Hotel Culloden Inverness Scotland $174 nightly $209 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (404 reviews) Great staff. Hotel quiet so upgraded our room which was absolutely amazing. Thank you Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026&selected=889706&PinnedHotelID=889706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000009922) [See all 604 properties in Shandwick](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026®ionId=3000009922) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Old Mill Inn ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116890000/116883200/116883141/3806682e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Old Mill Inn 7 Brodie Pl Forres Scotland Stay at this vacation home in Forres. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Brodie Castle and Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (20 reviews) Bar was closed Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Forres-Hotels-The-Old-Mill-Inn.h116883141.Hotel-Information) ![Delny Glamping](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31680000/31677400/31677308/0e465db2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delny Glamping Delny House Invergordon Scotland Stay at this campground in Invergordon. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Invergordon Leisure Centre and Invergordon ... [](https://expedia.com/Invergordon-Hotels-Delny-Glamping.h31677308.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy Shepherds Hut in the stunning Scottish Highlands & just off the NC500](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113898500/113898436/246b7b96_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy Shepherds Hut in the stunning Scottish Highlands & just off the NC500 Edderton Tain Scotland Stay at this cabin in Tain. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) Neat and cosy. Warms up really fast. Perfect location to explore the shire. Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Tain-Hotels-Cosy-Shepherds-Hut-In-The-Stunning-Scottish-Highlands-Just-Off-The-NC500.h113898436.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Shandwick](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000009922&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Shandwick hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009922&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08)[Mar 7 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009922&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009922&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09)[Mar 8 - Mar 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009922&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009922&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009922&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![3rd tallest LH in Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088917/87ae421c-2c2a-4cdd-96da-977011d0e933.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tarbat Ness Lighthouse Find out about the history of Tain when you spend time at Tarbat Ness Lighthouse. Discover the bars in this quaint area, or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.com/Tarbat-Ness-Lighthouse-Tain.d6088917.Vacation-Attraction) ![Weather changes quickly in Scotland; always different amazing views!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6359106/bfbe9b5b-90db-41e9-a092-4ed063225de2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portmahomack Harbour Explore the waterfront in Portmahomack with a trip to Portmahomack Harbour. Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Portmahomack-Harbour-Tain.d880729402382897152.Vacation-Attraction) #### Glenmorangie Distillery 4.5/5(26 reviews) You can spend time exploring the galleries in Glenmorangie Distillery during your travels in Tain. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Glenmorangie-Distillery-Tain.d6088913.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tain Through Time You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tain Through Time in Tain. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Tain-Through-Time-Tain.d553248621533025237.Vacation-Attraction) #### Browns Gallery You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Browns Gallery in Tain. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Browns-Gallery-Tain.d553248621533025235.Vacation-Attraction) #### North Sutor Cliffs Explore the great outdoors at North Sutor Cliffs, a lovely green space in Tain. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/North-Sutor-Cliffs-Tain.d6166826.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Jamie at Culloden house](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1076187/8eec58dd-962a-4f65-a42d-b134558c5c16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Highlander Tour of OUTLANDER sights and Loch Ness $184 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/highlander-tour-of-outlander-sights-and-loch-ness.a1076187.activity-details) ![Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2117902/f54f5cf0-dcbe-4bf0-9f3a-107ddf379c69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour $184 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/legendary-loch-ness-and-urquhart-castle-tour.a2117902.activity-details) ![Leaving from Invergordon Cruise Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3491699/562bac8b-ae49-494f-bae1-1e4d931ec9d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Loch Ness and Outlander Sites $184 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/invergordon-cruise-excursion-to-loch-ness-and-outlander-sites.a3491699.activity-details) ![Invergordon In-app Audio Tour: Explore Local History, Murals and More](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46491791/fe1e590a-c924-4ccd-91b2-dbf73c57862c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Invergordon In-app Audio Tour: Explore Local History, Murals and More $6 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/invergordon-in-app-audio-tour-explore-local-history.a46491791.activity-details) ![loch Ness, Inverness and Outlander Sites from Invergordon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48179119/3a12edbf-cfd7-408d-82f0-d9b5e5fb34bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LOCH NESS, INVERNESS, CLAVA CAIRNS & MORE FROM INVERGORDON $196 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/loch-ness.a48179119.activity-details) ![Clan Tour of Northern Whisky Distilleries ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1076167/98483c6b-2f3a-4330-a684-dafa0d013b6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Highland Tour of Northern Whisky Distilleries $209 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/highland-tour-of-northern-whisky-distilleries.a1076167.activity-details) [See all activities in Shandwick](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Shandwick.d3000009922.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Shandwick ![Platform 1864, Tain in Scotland. A typical town in the Highlands, Tain is a great place to wander around taking in the atmosphere. We visited the museum which has many examples of Tain silverware and a great insight into local history. Here's a shot of Platform 1864, a cafe at the railway station. We spent time here relaxing over lunch. There's a very good menu and the owner has made a great job in the styling of the interior.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182826/fc1f1a02-adc2-4d08-90ba-93a88ebd830c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tain - Cities near Shandwick - Places of interest [Tain](https://expedia.com/Tain.dx182826) - [Dunrobin Castle ](https://expedia.com/Dunrobin-Castle-Golspie.d6088931.Vacation-Attraction) - [Culloden Battlefield ](https://expedia.com/Culloden-Battlefield-Inverness.d6088763.Vacation-Attraction) - [Royal Dornoch Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Royal-Dornoch-Golf-Club-Dornoch.d6088929.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nairn Beach ](https://expedia.com/Nairn-Beach-Nairn.d6088771.Vacation-Attraction) - [Castle Stuart ](https://expedia.com/Castle-Stuart-Inverness.d553248635998085807.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chanonry Point Lighthouse ](https://expedia.com/Chanonry-Point-Lighthouse-Fortrose.d6088791.Vacation-Attraction) - [Moray Firth ](https://expedia.com/Moray-Firth-Europe.d553248632296867414.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fort George ](https://expedia.com/Fort-George-Inverness.d6088769.Vacation-Attraction) - [Glenmorangie Distillery ](https://expedia.com/Glenmorangie-Distillery-Tain.d6088913.Vacation-Attraction) - [Clava Cairns ](https://expedia.com/Clava-Cairns-Inverness.d6088765.Vacation-Attraction) - [Skibo Castle ](https://expedia.com/Skibo-Castle-Dornoch.d6088925.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cawdor Castle ](https://expedia.com/Cawdor-Castle-Nairn.d6088767.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brodie Castle ](https://expedia.com/Brodie-Castle-Forres.d6088689.Vacation-Attraction) - [Boath House Spa ](https://expedia.com/Boath-House-Spa-Nairn.d553248621532494958.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dornoch Beach ](https://expedia.com/Dornoch-Beach-Dornoch.d553248621532495050.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nairn Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Nairn-Golf-Club-Nairn.d6166935.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sutherland Monument ](https://expedia.com/Sutherland-Monument-Golspie.d6088933.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dornoch Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Dornoch-Cathedral-Dornoch.d6088927.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dalmore Distillery ](https://expedia.com/Dalmore-Distillery-Alness.d553248621533025234.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fyrish Monument ](https://expedia.com/Fyrish-Monument-Dingwall.d553248621532495038.Vacation-Attraction) - [Burghead Visitor Centre ](https://expedia.com/Burghead-Visitor-Centre-Elgin.d6088681.Vacation-Attraction) - [Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Alladale-Wilderness-Lodge-Reserve-Ardgay.d553248621533025228.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kyle of Sutherland ](https://expedia.com/Kyle-Of-Sutherland-Scotland.d633962217240977408.Vacation-Attraction) - [Carn Liath ](https://expedia.com/Carn-Liath-Brora.d553248635963639763.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tarbat Ness Lighthouse ](https://expedia.com/Tarbat-Ness-Lighthouse-Tain.d6088917.Vacation-Attraction)