Tourist Information
What To See
& Do
The Scottish Highlands have so much to
offer.... spectacular mountains, waterfalls, tumbling rivers
and mirror-like lochs are bounded by crystal-clear seas
scattered with magical islands.
But there's more than scenery to keep you
occupied - whether you are looking for an action-packed
adventure holiday or a taste of the local culture and
history, the Highlands of Scotland is the place to come.
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Black Isle,
Mid Ross & Easter Ross
Sheltered by the
mountains to the west, the Black Isle, Mid Ross and Easter
Ross present a greener aspect of the Highlands, especially
on the rolling coastal lands by the Cromarty Firth.
The Black Isle is
really a peninsula, wooded and farmed but with a wild
east-facing coastline, sheered off and abrupt - a
continuation of the line of what geologists call the
Highland Boundary Fault. Whilst little towns such as
Fortrose, Cromarty or Tain, Scotland's oldest Royal burgh,
have almost a Lowland air about them, the area has a wilder
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So, for more ideas on what to see and do,
read on - you'll find castles, museums, steam trains, boat
trips, gardens, whisky, ancient monuments, arts and crafts
galore and visitor centres featuring subjects as diverse as
wildlife, history, heritage and even monsters!
And, for the active visitor, why not try
some of the activities for which the area is famous -
walking, cycling, motorcycle touring, golfing, kayaking,
sailing, pony trekking and skiing. |
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In mid Ross,
beyond the Victorian spa village of Strathpeffer, the broad
uplands of landmark hills such as Ben Wyvis and the lonely
upper reaches of Strathconon are reminders that this is
still the Highlands.
The area offers an
excellent choice of places to see and things to do. Dolphin
spotting from Cromarty, Avoch or Portmahomack (and boat hire
for sea-angling as well); there's more on dolphins and seals
in the visitor centre in the North Kessock tourist
information centre car park.
The Black Isle is
a red kite stronghold and there is plenty of firth shoreline
for birdwatchers to scan for waders and wildfowl.
The Black Isle
Wildlife and Country Park has a good selection of animals
(some of which can be hand fed by children)
Golf, riding and
angling are all easily found and there are leisure centres
/swimming pools at many of the towns including Invergordon,
Dingwall and Alness. In short, the Black Isle, Mid Ross and
Easter Ross is a good area for families, with a choice of
things to do, plus easy access to Inverness. |
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