Scottish Highlands

Given all the staycations going on because of the pandemic and not wanting to sidetrack the Islands thread, here's a new thread dedicated to the Highlands.

I'll start with a couple of pics from a week in Ullapool. The Ceilidh Place is about the best hotel but very pricy. The Arch Inn is not bad and the Ferry Boat Inn is basic but friendly. Most of the others are tour bus type hotels, cheap and cheerful. Any other recommendations welcome.

Let's see/hear your best from Assynt, Coigach, Argyll, Lochabernomore, etc.

* sits down and starts taking notes *

I've only been to Glasgow and Edinburgh so far but want to see the Highlands and islands someday. I do have a Scottish branch in my maternal family tree (great-great-grandmother IIRC) but would need to ask my brother, the family genealogist, where she came from.

I had an excellent three days meandering around the Highlands, based from Inverness, at the turn of the year. Excellent wee break, very much welcomed change of scenery.

If you're up that way again and after a quality scran, head up to the Holly Tree Hotel, near Kentallen.

Quality food.

I'll keep that in mind

Is it worth doing the Highlands without a car or is it more trouble than it's worth?

If anyone has a rough itinerary that would be helpful. I'm thinking Fort William, Mallaig and the Isle of Skye but recommendations are welcome.

Bandit said:

Is it worth doing the Highlands without a car or is it more trouble than it's worth?

If anyone has a rough itinerary that would be helpful. I'm thinking Fort William, Mallaig and the Isle of Skye but recommendations are welcome.

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I've done with a car and without a car but I didn't do the isle of Skye without a car.

With a car I did Fort William (stayed in a hotel that used to be a prison) then I went up to Ullapool which is lovely. Then after that, we drove up to Thurso. Also had a look around Wick and went to John 0'Groats.

Without a car, I did Aviemore, Inverness and we had a look at the Highland Line up to Wick and Thurso. I'd recommend the Highland Line as the scenery is incredible on the way up. You can also do the Kyle of Lochalsh line from Inverness.

Bandit said:

Is it worth doing the Highlands without a car or is it more trouble than it's worth?

If anyone has a rough itinerary that would be helpful. I'm thinking Fort William, Mallaig and the Isle of Skye but recommendations are welcome.

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If you're not in a hurry the West Highland Way is beautiful in parts

If you get the opportunity, stop off in Arisaig and/or Morah. Spent many a nice holiday over the years in a caravan in Bunacaimb