Scotland's Western Highlands

A wonderful 250 mile trip from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye with Scottish wildlife abounding is exactly what Scotland's Western Highlands offer. For history and architecture lovers, visit Linlithglow Palace, Stirling Castle, the (William) Wallace Monument, Fort William’s West Highland Museum and the wonderful Eilean Donan Castle on Skye. Fresh seafood is a near necessity, especially scallops, mussels and oysters. For nature lovers there are seals and otters, highland cows, hare, foxes, deer and any number of birds. Lochs galore, and the coves and beaches on the Atlantic at Morar in particular are outstanding with the final destination being the Isle of Skye, with sea cliffs and rocky outcrops. In addition there is an amazing range of great places to stay here, from small family run B&Bs to luxury hotels.