Things to do in Scottish Highlands

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A mountainous landscape with a valley and a lake.
A mountainous landscape with a winding road, a prominent tree, and a lake in the valley.
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A winding road through a hilly landscape with rocky outcrops and a valley.

Scottish Highlands Attractions

Find out what makes Scottish Highlands tick with some of the very best tours & day trips. Check out our top {445 fun activities in Scottish Highlands fun activities in Scottish Highlands}, and book with ease knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees.

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Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

$33
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views
mountain view in edinburgh

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

$92
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

$46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch
Couple sitting neat harbor in Edinburgh

From Edinburgh: Oban, Lochs and Inveraray tour

$108
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
From Edinburgh: Oban, Lochs and Inveraray tour
Town on Scottish coastline

Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

$114
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

$102
per adult
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour
Loch Ness and Highlands Explorer Full-Day Tour

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glen Coe and Highlands Explorer Full-Day Tour

$87
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glen Coe and Highlands Explorer Full-Day Tour
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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 2512 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $100 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Orkney Heritage Tour

Orkney Heritage Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $211 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Glasgow: Highland Cow Trailer Tour with home baking

Glasgow: Highland Cow Trailer Tour with home baking

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $32 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Glasgow: Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate

Glasgow: Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 107 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $50 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Kingussie: Highland Wildlife Park Entry Ticket

Kingussie: Highland Wildlife Park Entry Ticket

8.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $30 per adult
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Recommended things to do in Scottish Highlands

Number of things to do
445
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
Inverness: Luggage Storage: $10
Top 5 things to do
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What to do in Scottish Highlands

Free Things to Do in Northern Highlands

A trip to Northern Highlands need not blow your budget. You won't have to spend a penny if you go to:

Ravens Rock Gorge

- Let nature's rugged beauty revitalize your mind.

Things to Do in Scottish Highlands with Kids

Scottish Highlands is a wonderful place for a family break. Bring the little ones along and try these popular family friendly experiences together:

 

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Stay near popular Scottish Highlands attractions

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Loch Ness

Scotland’s most legendary attraction, this mysterious loch is said to be home to a mythical monster.
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Popular day trips from Scottish Highlands

Stone ruins with thatched roofs in a grassy field.

Benbecula

A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and grassy dunes with yellow flowers.

Isle of Barra

A seal resting on rocks by the sea with a distant island in the background.

Campbeltown

A modern stadium with a large, curved roof and vibrant green and blue lighting.

Glasgow

A stone tower on a grassy cliff overlooking a coastal sea.

Islay Island

A historic stone castle ruin with a lake in the background.

Inverness

A historic church with a prominent tower and a surrounding graveyard.

Kirkwall

A lighthouse, grassy fields, and a sunset over water.

Stornoway

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Scottish Highlands on a sunny day?
What to do in Scottish Highlands on a rainy day?
A Whisky Tour -Speyside is a perfect indoor activity to try if the weather takes a turn for the worse.
Are there cheap things to do in Scottish Highlands?
Keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket with these fun and thrifty things to do:


What can you do in Scottish Highlands for free?
You could even leave your wallet in the hotel safe for the day, because these excellent attractions won't cost you a thing:

  • Ullapool Harbour
  • Glenfiddich Whisky Distillery
  • Inverness Cathedral
  • Durness Beach

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