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Come for a visit, we're waiting to welcome you

There's so much to see and do in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and we’re sure you’ll agree, one visit is simply never enough!

Of course, we’d love you to stay permanently, but if that’s just not possible right now, coming for a visit is the next best thing.

Here, you can lose yourself in a land steeped in history, culture and legend. Our rugged but accessible landscapes of lochs, glens and mountains are waiting to be explored - at whichever pace you choose.

Our vibrant towns and villages are a welcome blend of traditional and modern, old and new. One thing they’re not, though, is ordinary. If you’re looking to step away from the everyday, come and visit the Highlands and Islands.

In traditional Highland style, there’s always help on hand to help you plan the perfect visit. Our national tourism body, VisitScotland’s website is packed with information about the whole of Scotland, it’s a pretty good place to start.

VisitScotland.com

We’ve also compiled a list of the local tourism group websites from around the Highlands and Islands below. Have a look and start planning your trip today.

 

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Inverness and Loch Ness

Plan your trip to the Highland capital and Loch Ness area.

Whether you believe in monsters or not, there's always something magical to see in Inverness and the Loch Ness area. 

www.visitinvernesslochness.com

Moray Speyside

To experience the taste and feel of Scotland, visit Moray.

morayspeyside.com

Extraordinary island adventures

Looking for unspoilt splendour or the adventure of a lifetime? We have hundreds of islands for you to explore.

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Aikerness Beach, Orkney © Orkney.Com, Colin Keldie 1200
Tiree 1200
Stornoway Harbour 1200
St Ninian's
The Mor Stein standing stone, Shapinsay

Tobermory, Isle of Mull

Aikerness beach, Orkney © Orkney.com, Colin Keldie

Tiree sea cliff

Stornoway Harbour, Outer Hebrides

St Ninian's, Shetland

Mor Stein standing stone, Shapinsay, Orkney

John O'groats Sign

NORTH COAST 500

The North Coast 500, now world famous route, is just over 500 miles around the coastal edges of the North Highlands of Scotland. Here you'll discover fairy-tale castles, white sandy beaches, historic ruins and amazing local produce.

www.northcoast500.com

VENTURE NORTH

All the information you need to plan your visit to Caithness and Sutherland.

www.venture-north.co.uk

Outdoor adventure

We have so many ways for you to enjoy the great outdoors, Scotland is an adventure playground in spectacular glory.

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Adventure Lochaber (1)
Cairngorms National Park

Visit the Cairngorms

Highland activities guiding a funyak at River Awe

Cairngorms National Park

Thinking about a more permanent move?

We can help you find the opportunity you need to live, work, study or grow a business here.

Live here

Planning a move to the Highlands of Scotland? Find useful resources to help.

Work here

Find your perfect career in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

Base your business here

Get support to locate your business in the Highlands and Islands including advice, funding, property and help to make the right business connections.

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