| Described as one of the world's most idyllic and | | | | Staying in the highlands offers visitors plenty of |
| enchanting landscapes, the Scottish highlands boast a | | | | options be it luxury hotels or cosy B&Bs. For |
| wealth of unspoilt views and tranquil glens bursting | | | | visitors looking to get a real flavour of highland living |
| with flora and fauna in equal measure. Discovering the | | | | there are two options available. The first of which is |
| highlands is a reoccurring feature on many people's | | | | to stay in one of the regions many country estates |
| 'do before you die' lists and given the number of | | | | which offer guests the chance to experience a real |
| return visitors, offers something truly magical indeed. | | | | taste of Highland opulence in grand manors and |
| Upon visiting the highlands, you'll find there's plenty of | | | | castles that are hundreds of years old. For the more |
| attractions to immerse yourself in. The first of which | | | | adventurous traveller however, lodging in a bothy or |
| is - of course - the landscape itself. Forged through | | | | black house - both traditional Scottish houses - is a |
| millions of years of turbulent geographical shift and | | | | real experience! Traditionally used by crofters and |
| ice age activity, the Scottish Highlands are formed | | | | sheep farmers, bothies and black houses are often |
| through a mixture of stunning hills, mountains, glens | | | | to be found in isolated, wind-swept spots allowing |
| and waterfalls. The best way to experience the | | | | you to become fully immersed in the wilderness. |
| awe-inspiring geography of the Highlands is to take a | | | | Finally, anyone who has visited the Scottish highlands |
| guided tour that offers a knowledgeable and | | | | will vouch that a visit to a traditional Scottish pub or |
| entertaining insight into these stunning, mist covered | | | | ceilidh is a must. Enjoying a night by the fire with a |
| landscapes. | | | | dram of the local whisky whilst listening to some |
| Given that the highlands is generally an uninhabited | | | | traditional Scottish fiddle music or poetry is a relaxing |
| and unspoilt retreat, it's no wonder that there's an | | | | and enjoyable way to experience Scotland's iconic |
| abundance of wildlife at every turn that you will not | | | | culture. Ceilidhs in particular are great for meeting |
| find in the Foreign News. Otters, eagles, hares and | | | | new people as this social gathering has been firmly |
| magnificent red stags are just a handful of species | | | | centred around dancing, drinking and eating the odd |
| you can expect to see on a daily basis in the | | | | haggis for years. With something for all the family, |
| highlands. There's also plenty of man-made look out | | | | the friendly welcome that awaits you in windswept |
| points and observation stations that allow visitors to | | | | yet beautiful Scottish Highlands is definitely not to be |
| come up close to animals in their natural habitat with | | | | missed. |
| causing damage or distress. | | | | |
