Highlands | Private House Stays

Filter by

Islay is the southernmost of the Inner Hebrides islands, off the west coast of Scotland.

The definition of where the highlands of Scotland starts is much disputed because there has always been a cultural divide between the highlanders and lowlanders of Scotland. Some would claim that the Highlands starts as the mountains rise above Stirling, others would justifiably define the Highlands as the area to the North and West of the Great Glen that runs from Fort William to Inverness

Strathspey

Hotel

6 Rooms

11 Guests

Culdearn is a beautiful country house in Grantown on Spey situated in the heart of Speyside in the Cairngorm National Park. Ideal for whisky distilleries and castle visits.

Ardnamurchan

Hotel

9 Rooms

14 Guests

The Salen Hotel is a privately owned Highland Hotel providing beautiful accommodation, lovely food and a warm welcome.

Doune Bay Knoydart

Knoydart

Hotel

4 Rooms

13 Guests

Doune is a small hotel on the western tip of the Knoydart peninsula. The ideal base to explore this beautiful part of Scotland. Leave by boat from Mallaig to start your adventure.

Portmahomack

Hotel

4 Rooms

11 Guests

A small family and dog friendly hotel, in picturesque Portmahomack, one of the driest places in Scotland. On the east coast facing west with incredible sunsets.

Things to do in Highlands

Activity Usher Hall

The Usher Hall is simply the most wonderful venue for classical concerts and choral recitals. Inspiring place.

Activity Old High Church

Activity Nevis Range

Let Britain's only mountain gondola transport you effortlessly to 650m on the slopes of Aonach Mor. Meander along the mountain trails to the panoramic viewpoints, then relax in th

Activity Nature & wildlife

Scotland’s wildlife is one of the biggest attractions for us and we spend many happy hours watching the incredible birds, mammals and insects of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Activity Clynelish Distillery

Clynelish whisky distillery is open to the public in Brora in Sutherland

Activity Whaligoe Steps

A spectacular stairway with 365 steps – one for each day of the year descends to a landing place for small boats. Some of the steps probably date from the 17th century.

Activity Lochinver

The small fishing port and Lochinver resort on the west coast of Scotland offer incredible views of Suilven. Located on a sheltered bay in the northern part of Urapura in the remote northwest, the town is divided into three parts: the harbour along the shore of Inver Lake, the village, and Badidarrach.

Activity Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve

Ben Lawers is the tenth highest Munro and the culminating point of the mountain range that stands on the north side of Loch Tay. It is one of the most popular hill walks in Scotland.

Activity The Great Glen Way

Spanning from Inverness to Fort William, this beautiful long-distance trail stretches coast-to-coast across the highlands.

Activity Ben Nevis Distillery

Ben Nevis Distillery is named after the highest mountain in the UK, north of Fort William. Founded in 1825 by John MacDonald, it is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and a popular attraction in Fort William. Ben Nevis was the first distillery to provide both malt and grain whisky. The water used for the whisky comes from Allt a' Mhuilinn flowing on the north face of Ben Nevis. The distillery is owned since 1989 by the Japanese company Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. Ltd.

Activity Mountain biking

Activity Jacobite Steam Train

The Jacobite steam train, of Harry Potter fame, is a family favourite. The train runs trips twice a day – morning and afternoon – from April to October. The trip is 84 miles round and has been described as the greatest railway journey in the world.

Activity Fernbank House Yoga

Retreats at Fernbank House are centred around well-being. Join yoga instructor Tina for a weekend of relaxing and enlivening activites in the Scottish Highland town of Aberfeldy.

×