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 Beaches 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. Sandwood Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By 292islaw
We started the walk just before 9am and were the only two on the beach when we got there around 80mins later. The walk to the beach is relatively flat with a couple of small ups and downs. There is a stunning backdrop of the larger mountains in the area and small lochans are dotted along the way. Once you turn the final curve of the land Sandwood Bay stretches out to the left with Sandwood Loch to the right. A stunning view with mountain, lochs and coastline in one panorama. The water was tinted with turquoise and there are big dunes leading to the beach front. I would absolutely recommend the 13km round walk and would also recommend going early ish to get pass the night campers on their way back and to miss the day visitors heading down a little later. There is a donation box in car park for John Muir Trust who cleans the car park facilities and ensures the natural, remote beauty of Sandwood Bay is maintained.
2. Camusdarach Beach
3. Sango Bay
4. Balnakeil Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By 454kateg - Strachur, United Kingdom
Beautiful big, quiet beach with clean white sands clear azul water below challenging golf course, interesting ruined church and graveyard
5. Durness Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 390 reviews
Reviewed By drjasonclark - London, United Kingdom
I went here for my 50th birthday. It was stunning and very very special. White sand, blue sea, and freezing cold (it was January!). A must-visit part of the UK.
6. Oldshoremore Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By mtk67 - East Kilbride, United Kingdom
What a fabulous beach and worth a detour if driving the North Coast 500. Car park with toilets and a short walk to beach. Sandy with waves crashing on rocks, surrounded by hills and some fields with highland cows! We spent a very pleasant couple of hours here and had to tear ourselves away to continue the drive.
7. Brora Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By hezbrown - Barrhead, United Kingdom
Stopped off here on our trip to Wick. Absolutely gorgeous beach on the east coast of Scotland. Well kept and litter free. We were there early morning and it was only ourselves and a couple of dog walkers Worth a visit if your in that area
8. Achmelvich Beach
9. Clachtoll Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By 444gillm - Scotland, United Kingdom
Clean beach, light coloured sand. Hard sand suitable for picnic chairs and lovely sand to play in. Rocks for shelter. We watched people on kayaks and paddle boards in the water. It's a beautiful place. We got phone signal in the car park but not on the beach (just a couple of minutes walk from the car). If you're in the area, do visit.
10. Polin Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By teelouise89 - York, United Kingdom
Absolutely stunning beach with white sand and beautiful blue waters. We came down from the footpath on the right of the beach (from Sheigra Campsite) and the view walking down toward the beach was amazing. We took our shoes off and went for a little paddle even though the weather was pretty awful - it just looked so good! I would definitely recommend this beach - the only downside for me, was coming from the hills there appeared to be a dead whale washed up in the corner of the beach, that was mostly bones but had quite a strong smell (I suppose that might be interesting for some?) however it's easily avoidable, especially if you come from the direction of the car park!
