Top Things to do in Scottish Highlands
Top Hotels in Scottish Highlands
- 1. The Onich Hotel
- 2. Premier Inn Inverness Centre River Ness
- 3. Travelodge Inverness Fairways
- 4. The Garrison Hotel
- 5. Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa
- 6. Ness Walk Hotel
- 7. The Morar Hotel
- 8. Craigmonie Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
- 9. Premier Inn Inverness East hotel
- 10. Premier Inn Thurso hotel
10 Art Galleries in Scottish Highlands That You Shouldn't Miss
The moody, romantic Scottish Highlands start at Loch Lomond just north of Glasgow. Comprising a slew of mountain ranges, this sparsely populated land is best seen by train on the West Highland Line. Mountains, lochs, bright heather and rhododendrons give way to white sand beaches and rugged coves as the train nears Mallaig. For a more active take on the region, hike the West Highland Way or visit the Trossachs National Park. Ben Nevis, a popular climbing spot, looms over the town of Fort William.
Restaurants in Scottish Highlands
1. Alder Arts
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Wee Gallery
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
3. Achiltibuie Artists' Gallery
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
4. Chapel House Arts
5. Lotte Glob Sculpture Croft
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By johnsjorgensen - Scottsdale, United States
We were staying at Croft 103 which is on the north side of the village of Laid. Lotte is a very talented and creative artist. She has over the years populated her 14 acres with some of her art work. You are free and encouraged to wander the Croft and be surprised and amused at the artwork she has placed and hidden here and there in the vegetation. Well worth the trip and ti,e to wander.
6. RhueArt
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Two galleries and a Sculpture garden set on the beautiful peninsular of Rhue, three miles north of Ullapool. The east gallery exhibits landscape paintings by James Hawkins, the west gallery has a changing exhibition program of artists from the UK and Europe.
Reviewed By Carolastj - Biggar, United Kingdom
It’s a must to visit this studio and gallery, whether or not you like the paintings, the serious nature of the well established studio gives a great insight into an artists world. We thoroughly enjoyed this visit, just a shame we didn’t meet the artist himself. I think you normally would. There is also a separate gallery and we viewed a wonderful exhibition of metal animal Sculptures. A great wee hidden gem this place is well worth a visit. A single track road but very easy to get to.
7. Applecross Photographic Gallery
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5.0 based on 138 reviews
A stunning exhibition of images from Scotland's Northwest Coast. Enjoy free coffee whilst browsing the gallery. Landscape and Wildlife Photographic Workshops. Photographic and canvas printing. Open every day 9am-5pm in summer. Please check winter opening times locally or on our website to avoid disappointment.
Reviewed By daverN4841RH
Outstanding photography, printed and framed in-house by two friendly and talented fellas, absolute pleasure to visit and meet them both. Located in stunning part of the West Coast, and just a stones throw from Applecross Inn.
8. Kilmorack Gallery
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Kilmorack Gallery is one of Scotland's leading commercial fine-art galleries. We are located in an eighteen century church close to the beautiful Affric and Strathfarrar glens but we attract art loving clients from throughout the UK and beyond. Exhibitions are always changing so please look at our website to find out what is currently on. Our regular stable of artists includes over 60 of the most interesting and desirable painters and sculptors you will find in any UK gallery.
Reviewed By HelenB778 - Glenrothes, United Kingdom
This is a unique and captivating place, a gallery of beauty and stillness. To go there is to be enriched by the atmosphere, the power of the artwork and the building itself, which is a converted chapel with a minstrels' gallery and stained glass windows. Outside the property there is an amazing bronze (?) creature climbing the wall: it is half the height of the wall, a lizard or a salamander perhaps. The door to the chapel is ancient wood with texture and detail of particular beauty. Inside there is a log stove and classical music softly acting as backdrop and focus, with comfy chairs to settle on and think. It's a place where you feel welcomed and can take as much time as you like to let the visual spell settle into your skin. The artwork itself is stunning: some absolutely wonderful paintings, sculpture and ceramics, displayed with enough space around each to let it breathe. I am not a wealthy person but I felt the pieces I liked best were both affordable and worth every penny of their advertised price. This is a marvellous place. You can go there and come out enriched without buying a single thing. But you know you will go back, and already there are things there you are thinking hard about, and that you know you want. You are hooked.
9. Lyth Arts Centre
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Lyth Arts Centre, deep in the Caithness countryside, is housed in a beautiful old building surrounded by trees and aged stone walls. From the outside it retains the character of a Victorian village school but the interior has been imaginatively converted to a dynamic multi-purpose arts centre. The programme of events includes live music, theatre, art exhibitions and other events. Office Hours are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Exhibition Opening times are from 1st July - 31st Aug. 12pm - 5pm Every Day
10. Gill Wilson Studio/Gallery
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By llinosp491
This gallery is a hidden gem and well worth a visit! Beautiful artwork in a variety of mediums, some gorgeous landscape paintings particularly of the west coast. Also smaller works, beautifully painted stones and cards. You can look at Gill’s sketchbooks as she works in her gallery, she is an incredibly talented artist, and very warm and welcoming. You could link the gallery in with a walk through the woodland from strontian.
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