Scotland Camping Trip
Things to see and do in the Northern Highlands of Scotland by Phillip Anderson
The Northern Highlands of Scotland are famous around the world for their beautiful wild scenic views and wide open spaces. The Northern Highlands have been described as one of the last great wilderness’ of Europe, a place where you can see deer roaming wild across the mountains, dolphins jumping in the sea and giant Golden Eagles soaring through the skies.
It is also a place where you can see kilted strongmen toss the caber, hear Scotland’s famous traditional music played live in local bars, and visit the Castles and Estates of Scotland’s famous and once powerful Clans, like the Macdonalds. But with so much to see and do, what are the things you really must see on a visit to the Northern Highlands?
A first stop must be Loch Ness. Loch Ness is famous as the residence of a mythical creature called the Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie, as the locals affectionately call her. Loch Ness is a large and very deep loch (or lake), that is 23 miles in length, maybe that’s the reason no one has every definitively proved whether Nessie exists or not. Even if you don’t catch a glimpse of Nessie, there’s still plenty to see, like the ruins of Urquhart Castle and its visitor centre. There are also lots of tour companies offering boat trips out onto the water.
Another great place to visit is Chanonry Point, on the Black Isle, where you can see bottlenose dolphins playing in the waters, just meters from the beach. It is reputed to be one of the best places in the whole of the UK to see these beautiful and mesmerising creatures in the wild. Chanonry Point is also home to other wildlife, like porpoises and grey seals, along with a light house built in 1846.
Sometimes travelling by rail is the most relaxing and enjoyable way to travel, you can sit back and stare out of the huge windows, as Scotland’s incredible scenery falls by. The train from Inverness to the Kyle of Lochalsh, the last town on the mainland before crossing the bridge to sky, was described by explorer and TV personality Michael Palin as one of the most incredible railway journeys on earth. You can make this journey in less than two hours and return on the same day. You might want to stop off at the quaint and colourful little harbour town of Plockton on your way back.
It’s worth bearing in mind that picking a good central location from which to explore the Northern Highlands is important to make sure you don’t waste too much time travelling and spend more of your time enjoying your stay. Dingwall is a quaint market town that has been the gateway to the Northern Highlands for thousands of years and it is the ideal base camp from which to explore the north, east and west. Why not look for a Dingwall bed and breakfast while you stay, for a real experience of traditional Highland Hospitality.
About the Author
Phillip Anderson writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
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