An epic adventure through the Scottish Highlands with a Highlands Unbridled 3 day trek (Awesome…read moreAssynt). We were visitors from the US who planned our whole holiday around it, and will never forget it. Our guide was top notch, highly skilled with horse care and communication, and focused on both horse happiness and guest safety. I am a veterinarian and horse owner, and my observation is these horses are extremely well cared for and love their jobs. Each morning, they are ready to get on the road. Overnight accommodations were at lovely small inns. Guests help care for their horse and can expect up to 8 hours in the saddle each day. And every hour was something new and amazing to see. Recommended for confident riders who can handle rough terrain and have excellent balance in the saddle. I am 50+ and rode with my 18 year old daughter and it was an amazing ride for both of us. The owners work their tails off to make this happen, and I am so appreciative of them.

Yes. Do this. It's absolutely worth the drive out. These lovely people take very good care of their…read morehorses. And they take on riders very responsibly, matching them with horses that are best for their skill level, and making sure the ride is safe and enjoyable. The ride is beautiful, through the forest and to the beach and back. But they have a variety of different types of riding on offer, everything from a 1-2 hour trail ride to working holidays. But really. The people are lovely. The horses are really lovely and well taken care of. You won't regret your experience.

This is a place of global importance, both to geologists and to people who simply want to wonder at…read morethe forces that shape our planet. Peaceful as it looks today, Knockan Crag was the scene of immense upheaval in the distant past, and great geological debate not so long ago. In most places, you'd expect younger rocks to sit on top of older ones. Generally speaking, that's the case for the rocks in the wider landscape around here. To understand Knockan Crag, where the rock story gets more complicated, it helps to have a look at the broader scene.

We found the Falls of Foyers 100% on accident, but I'm so glad we did!…read more It's a bit of the beaten path-- a ways off a side road off the B road on the east side of Loch Ness. You get to see some Highland Cattle (aka fluffy cows) on the drive in. There was plenty of parking at at the top. The hike to the top viewing point is short and not too steep, but I'd still make sure to have good shoes, and be careful if you have limited mobility at all. The stairs and trails are very well-maintained, but still a bit uneven, and there isn't always a railing. The hike to the lower viewing point was steeper, but well worth the effort. The trails past this viewing point are quite pretty as well, and lead to great views of a river leading into the Loch. We ended up turning around after a bit because we were short on time, but there's a longer loop you can do that is likely gorgeous. Keep an eye out for red squirrels, as well as plaques with poetry and explanation about the falls. Don't rush when you're driving through the Highlands; definitely take the time to follow signs pointing vaguely to a waterfall so you get to see incredible views like these.

Nice little falls, although rather more modest than some of the descriptions suggest. Nonetheless,…read morewell worth seeing after the pleasant drive to their location. The walk to half way is modest and very manageable for most. But, try and avoid the holiday makers we ran into. They were rude and blocked the narrow and slippery path. Phooey to them.

I like cryptids and one of the most famous ones is the Loch Ness Monster. You won't be able to see…read morethe Monster but you are guaranteed to see a long 23 mile lake, black water, and a cute town with Loch Ness Monster souvenirs and theming. We were here 10 years ago and enjoyed it enough to come back. If you go on a cruise the windows of the cruise ship have a tiny Loch Ness Monster sticker so every picture you take will have the cryptid! Unfortunately, they were sold out this time and we were not able to get onto the ships. Caledonian Canal: Connects this Loch with others. We got really lucky this trip and were able to see the Canal in action, with waters lowering and doorways opening for 2 boats going to Loch Ness. This is located in the town area of Loch Ness. Loch Ness: From the canals walk straight down on the left side. There are no public bathroom at the end but there is a sign you can take pictures at that says "Loch Ness". If you are not on a boat ride the walk is short and the area at the end is small but its worth it to take a picture at the sign and get a close up view of the lake. The spring is gorgeous with vibrant yellow Gorse flowers blooming, it brightens up the gloom a bit and gives the landscape some special of color.

The Scottish lake, Loch Ness, is a large, freshwater loch and the second largest loch in Scotland,…read moreafter Loch Lomond, based on surface area, covering an impressive 56 Km. At its longest point, its waters stretch 36km (about 23 miles), and it has a maximum width of 2.7km (about 1.7 miles wide). We had 2 hours in our hands to explore Fort August. first we explored the Lock (a series of bridges and a loch that let you pass the canal to lochness), then we roamed around the city, and finally we spent some quiet time here. no public, no one, it was a very serene feeling to sit here and stare at this big lake and question your life's mistake ... hahaha But jokes apart, the views of the legendary Loch Ness are stunning and serene. It's a perfect spot for taking photos and enjoying the natural beauty. The atmosphere is peaceful And yes, we did not see Nessie (that famous Loch Ness monster), of course i did not even expect it ;)

Ticket To Ride exceeded all of our expectations. We rented mountain bikes and touring bags from…read morethem for a 2 week bike-packing trip around the highlands. We also used their drop-off/pick-up services for our start and ending points. They were great to work with and a really really friendly team! We couldn't of been more happy with their service. We highly recommend them for any trip you have planned whether its a day rental or a long tour like ours!

Fantastic place - excellent value and quality of experience! Personally guided me through the…read moreprocess and accommodated my every need to rent a bike and tour north of Inverness. They switched out road tires for trek tires based on the trip I was taking, lights, high vis, and helmet with no extra charge, I hired high quality panniers that fit all my gear, and the bicycle was in perfect condition. The team is friendly, took time to understand my needs and genuinely seemed to thoroughly love and intimately know the details of cycling in the highlands. Even if you have a nice touring bike, the faff of bike train reservations makes renting in Inverness here a really good option. My daily hybrid commuter cycle was not going to cut it for my trip so I rented but I watched friends from London struggle on every leg of their train journey to get their touring bikes to their destinations, while I dropped this rental off and was back on my merry way. Hearing that they do a bicycle taxi service when I returned the bike opened up new route possibilities outside of the train routes as well. Can't recommend highly enough.

Whitewave is excellent for families who want to have a go at outdoor pusuits e.g. Sea kayaking,…read moreCanoeing, Windsurfing, Hillwalking, Climbing and Archery. There is something for all the family ans is truly worth a visit.

This is a great little place, muddy fun for all the family. They have quads but also have a really…read morecool huge purple jeep and an offroad driving track. Friendly and fun, well worth a visit.

We went up a steep single lane windy road. I imagine it must be hectic in the summer when there are…read moremore tourists. Parking was £3. The Quiraing has impressive views and is known for its rock formations. The walk is a 6.8km loop, but we just did a small portion of it.

Great views with a heart-beating one way drive up and down the mountain. The pictures looked great…read morefrom what we saw online but little did we know it took taking a twisty one-lane road up the mountain and having to do some tricky maneuvering when people were coming the opposite way. The landscape was formed by landslides which left a lot of rock spires intact, some of the formations have foreboding names like "The Prison" and "The Needle". I'm not normally one for views with no "payoff" but I loved what we saw up here, its so spacious and grand, people look tiny and it makes you appreciate the planet more. I especially enjoyed the weather the day we went, very rare to have nice blue skies in this area. You can go for a hike on the left side and get closer to the rocks, on the left is a small hill where you can see a lot of the Horizon and catch some of the sky reflected in the bodies of water.

Was invited to attend an outdoor networking event at Craggan Outdoors last week where we…read moreexperienced some great hospitality and lessons in Archhery, Mountain biking, Golf and High Ropes. Keith and his team have been excellent in providing a very enjoyable and memorable day out of the office and we will definately be back trying out more of the facilities, many thanks!

Waterfalls are as plentiful as Whisky in Isle of Skye, we saw many unmarked falls driving but made…read moreit a point to seek this one out. Because of the constant rain you can always see this small waterfall going directly into the ocean from the cliffs. You get the balsat columns forming the pleats of kilt rock in the background and this waterfall in the front. Kilt Rock is very similar to devils tower though there are wilder and more extreme basalt columns in other places on this planet. Unfortunately, what most pictures don't show is there is a fence blocking off most of the cliff and the pictures I took and the ones posted here is about the only angle you can safely get. I'm not sure if there are boat rides but that would be the only other way to see this from a different perspective. The whole fence is lined with people so you may have to wait for the best angle. What we thought would be a longer exploration ended up a pretty short stop.

This review is for the liquid, Mealt Falls that cascades over a cliff of solid rocks situated…read morecloser to the viewpoint shared for viewing the solid Kilt Rock. The water falls over a grassy cliff into the rocks/water below. When I visited on Sunday 14 July 2019, the parking was pretty packed, but the viewing area had fairly good turnover, so waiting was not too long. Fortunately, I got here in a calmer pulse of activity, when I left there were a number of vehicles circling. Near the viewpoint area there was a bagpiper playing music, which I quite enjoyed. I could still hear other people around me talking, but as a solo traveler I decided to think of the music as my audial companion. The falls itself is straightforward to spot and even in July had good water flow. Various seabirds flew past. Making my way back to the car, I decided to take a path through a grassy area and discovered what I might best describe as a urination station - toilet paper swabs everywhere in one corner. Tiny mounds of poop speckled in the grass. Flies buzzing in the yellow liquid in the grass... However, as the Mealt Falls viewing area was located atop sea cliffs, the wind carried most of the smell away. The area served as a reminder that there was no restroom at the falls.