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Abriachan Trails
Abriachan Forest Community Trust purchased the forest and moorland traversed by this walk in 1998, and have set about increasing the native woodland and constructing recreational paths to enhance the environment and create local employment. Take the steep road up to Abriachan from the A82 near Abriachan Nursery; if approaching from the Fort...
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Ace Adventure
They offer a wide range of exciting and rewarding outdoor experiences. Some of the activities we offer - White Water Rafting, Quad bikes, Paintball, Canyoning, High Ropes, Spey Safari, Mountain Bike Hire, Mountain Bike Tours, Hill Walking, Canoeing, River Bugs and Kayaking.
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Active Outdoor Pursuits
Active Outdoor Pursuits: Have courses to suit everyone from canoeing to climbing. Young and old, novice or experienced. Our courses suit individuals, families, school groups, youth groups and more. Watersports activities include- open canoeing, white water rafting, kayaking and sea kayaking. For those who want to be in the water rather than on...
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Atlantis Sport and Leisure Centre
Come along and make a splash in the biggest and fastest flume in the Highlands! Our swimming pools really have got something for everyone. The 25 metre pool, depth ranging from 1 metre to 2 metres, has many sessions including our 'Learn to Swim Programme', Birthday Parties, Masters Lane Swimming, Over 50's, Early Birds, Aqua Aerobics, Diving,...
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Aviemore Indoor Climbing Wall
Our Indoor Rock Climbing Wall in the mountain town of Aviemore is perfect beginners and advanced climbers training. We offer coaching courses, kids clubs and parties on a great variety of roped and boulder areas. We have a cafe, soft play area and under 5“s climb zone all in a friendly atmosphere.
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Avoch Dolphin Trips
Daily sailings from picturesque Avoch Harbour on the hour, every hour - Easter to October or as demand, weather and tide allow. You may encounter osprey, red kites, seals, porpoises, bottlenose dolphins and many other wildlife species including otters, along with the odd historical landmark for good measure.
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Bella Jane Boat Trips
No visit to the Isle of Skye is complete without a trip on the award winning Bella Jane , the only regular fulltime service from Elgol to Loch Coruisk and the longest running boat trip in Elgol and the Isle of Skye - Running 7 days a week 7 months of the year for the past 19 years*. Tourist Board quality approved and offering a unique choice of...
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Bogbain Adventure and Heritage Farm - Inverness
Bogbain Farm is the best place in Scotland for your adrenalin filled day out – there is no better place in the whole country that offers you so much for your buck! We are 5 minutes outside of Inverness city centre and have the best view in the area, overlooking the Moray Firth and the Kessock Bridge. Our 250 cc quad bikes are mean...
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CairnGorm Mountain Railway
If you’re planning to take your holidays in the Highlands then you will be delighted that Aviemore and CairnGorm Mountain is not a winter only destination. Yes, the area thrives under a foot of snow, but there is plenty to keep you entertained during the rest of the year too. One of the highlights when you visit here is to go walking in the...
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Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd is Britain's only herd of reindeer, found free ranging in the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland. These tame and friendly animals are a joy to all who come and see them. Reindeer are not just for Christmas .
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Cairngorm Sleddog Centre
Situated in Aviemore, at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountain Range, The Cairngorm Sleddog Centre offers a wide range of activities for the whole family. From Kennel & Museum Tours to Sleddog Trips and Safaris. Alan Stewart & his family offer a unique opportunity to experience the awesome thrill and power of a top class sleddog team in...
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Cairngorms National Park
The Cairngorms was made a National Park in September 2003 because it is a unique and special place that needs to be cared for - both for the wildlife and countryside it contains and for the people that live in it, manage it and visit it. It is Britain's largest national Park. The Cairngorms National Park has the largest area of arctic...
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Calums Plockton Seal Trips
For over 30 years now Calum Mackenzie and his crews have taken thousands of visitors on many hundreds of cruises to see the famous seals of Plockton, on Scotland’s magnificent West Coast. Our visitors return year after year, with many coming back to Plockton wanting to go on another boat trip and see the seals. Children nag their mums and...
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Canny Tours - Inverness
Welcome to Canny Tours & early childhood degree, The Highland tour company aimed at the young, or young at heart. We offer Daily departures from Inverness on our Loch Ness and West Highland Day Tour. The best way to see as much of this unique area as possible in one highly entertaining full day tour arizona junior colleges and art institute of...
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Cape Wrath
A beautiful wild bus ride and some fantastic sights and views. Best enjoyed for a full day out in conjunction with other nearby attractions.
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Cawdor Castle
Cawdor. A magical name, romantically linked by Shakespeare with Macbeth. A superb fairy-tale Castle, and just what every visitor is looking for ... Scottish history that you can touch and see and sense for yourself. Cawdor Castle is not another cold monument, but a splendid house and the home of the Cawdor family to this day. Cawdor Castle...
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Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve
Corrieshalloch Gorge is a natural beauty spot on the A832 by Braemore Junction. The Gorge has an historic suspension bridge allowing commanding views of the falls and the Gorge sides and a viewing platform which extends over the valley. Walk across the suspension bridge as the River Droma rushes through a mile-long box canyon below. ...
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Craig Highland Farm
VISIT this 17 acre holding on the shores of Loch Carron set aside for the preservation of rare breeds of domestic animals and fowl. SEE ancient and rare breeds of Scottish sheep, traditional species of poultry and water fowl, rabbits, outdoor pigs and piglets, geese, ducks, donkey, ponies, owls and baby chicks.
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Cruachan Visitor Centre
Situated amongst some of Scotland's most beautiful scenery, lying deep within Ben Cruachan is one of the country's most amazing engineering achievements. Hidden deep within the mountain of Ben Cruachan on the shores of Loch awe is Cruachan Power Station. Here, a short distance from Oban, you can discover one of the hidden wonders of the...
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Culloden Battlefield - Inverness
The exciting new Culloden Battlefield visitor centre and exhibition opened in December 2007. Through recent archaeological and historical research the National Trust for Scotland discovered that the previous centre was sited on the third Government line of the battlefield. With the Trust's resolve to return the battlefield to as close as we know...
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Dingwall Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool
Dingwall Leisure Centre offers first-class swimming facilities and a wide choice of sessions, tailor made to suit most requirements (see below for details). Whether it’s fun with the family, lane swimming or relaxation you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for right here.
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Dornoch Beach
Dornoch beach is an officially designated E.C. Bathing Beach and has been given rural 'Seaside Award' Status as a clean bathing beach. There are continuous golden sands from Embo round to Dornoch point. Observe the wildlife in the rock pools, build magnificent sand castles, paddle in the clear waters. There is a children's playground adjacent to...
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Ecoventures
Located at the heart of the Moray Firth Special Area of Conservation, EcoVentures offers you a truly exhilarating and memorable boat trip experience. Experience the thrill aboard our high speed, offshore RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) and share firsthand the unique scenery, wildlife and history of our area. We operate from the historic village of...
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Eilean Donan Castle
As one of the most iconic images of Scotland, Eilean Donan is recognised all around the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish highlands. Eilean...
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Enjoy-a-ball - Inverness
Enjoy-a-Ball is a sports coaching programme for girls and boys aged between three and nine. All lessons are taught in a caring, positive, fun-filled environment and there are never more than 12 children in a class. Our objective is to make children's first experiences in a sports coaching environment happy and memorable. In the early years...
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Extreme-Dream
Our Indoor Rock Climbing Wall in the mountain town of Aviemore is perfect beginners and advanced climbers training. We offer coaching courses, kids clubs and parties on a great variety of roped and boulder areas. We have a cafe, soft play area and under 5“s climb zone all in a friendly atmosphere.
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Falls of Shin Visitor Centre
Visit the magical Falls of Shin and enjoy a great day out for all the family Spectacular water falls Leaping salmon Superb licenced restaurant Coffee shop with free wi-fi Live CCTV of falls inside centre Salmon information display Gift, clothing and food shop Adventure play area Geocaching forest trail ...
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Fired Art Ceramic Cafe
A warm quirky cafe with an atmosphere to match, a pottery painting studio for kids and big kids, an art gallery, picture framers, outdoor activity booking office
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Fochabers Folk Museum
Opened in 1984, the museum houses a collection of gigs and carriages and an eclectic array of everyday objects showing the way of life and traditions of the north east of Scotland in the 18th and 19th centuries. Experience schooldays of the past in the Milne's schoolroom, set up to celebrate Alexander Milne (1742 - 1838), founder of Milne's...
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Fort George - Inverness
Following the 1746 defeat at Culloden of Bonnie Prince Charlie, George II created the ultimate defence against further Jacobite unrest. The result, Fort George, is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, if not Europe. Its garrison buildings, artillery defences bristling with cannon, and superb collection of arms –...
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Gairloch Marine Life Centre & Cruises
Hello and welcome to Gairloch Marine Life Centre and Cruises page! We are located in one of the most picturesque areas in Wester Ross on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands where you will be spoilt with so much to see and do. The Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve is situated in Glen Torridon and Loch Maree is just a short drive away. Come and join...
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Glencoe Visitor Centre
With exciting interactive displays and activities for both adults and children. Living on The Edge explores the landscape, wildlife and history of this special place. Find out what it feels like to climb on ice, discover how the glen was formed, and try your hand at problem solving the conservation issues faced by The Trust. Three different video...
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Gourock Outdoor Pool - Inervclyde
Our flagship facility at the Waterfront Leisure Complex offers ice skating, curling, swimming with an amazing body flume, tyre ride, lazy river and wave pool. The centre also offers a fabulous fitness gym, which offers the latest range of cardio and resistance equipment, the phenomenal new x bikes, abs coasters, power plate and much more. The...
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Handa Island Wildlife Reserve
Magnificent sea cliffs, formed from horizontally stratified Torridonian sandstone, rise vertically from the Atlantic on the north-west coast of Handa Island. Each summer, these cliffs come alive when nearly 200,000 seabirds gather to breed.
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Hebridean Whale Cruises
Welcome to Hebridean Whale Cruises. We operate whale watching and wildlife cruises from Gairloch, on Scotland's spectacular north west coast. Glittering Waters We look out over the fringes of the Atlantic Ocean. On the horizon are the misty shapes of the Outer Hebrides. To the south we see the majestic peaks of the Isle of Skye.
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Highland and Rare Breeds Farm
This educational farm offers you an opportunity to experience traditional farm animals close at hand and aims to give you an understanding of their place in ancient and modern day husbandry. Meet Hebridean ewes, Soay lambs and other Northern sheep, admire Highland cows, Musvcovy ducks and Scot's Dumpy Hens. Stroke the goats and scratch the pigs. ...
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Highland Folk Museum
The Highland Folk Museum brings to life the domestic and working conditions of earlier Highland peoples. Visitors to this living history Museum can learn how our Scottish Highland ancestors lived, how they built their homes, how they tilled the soil and how they dressed, in a friendly and welcoming environment. An award winning visitor attraction,...
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Highland Games Tour
Experience a brawny cultural carnival in the airy Highlands of Scotland What's included Admission to the Highland Games Audio guide (available in German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French & Mandarin) Local Scottish guide Souvenir map Discover the natural beauty and cultural riches of Scotland's Highlands with a...
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Highland Wildlife Park
Go Wild in the Highlands Experience Scottish wildlife as well as international endangered animals of mountains and tundra in the spectacular setting of the Highland Wildlife Park. Drive around the Main Reserve in your own car and then investigate the walk-round area by foot. We are open every day of the year, (apart from...
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Inchnadamph Caves
T hese four north facing Bone Caves of Inchnadamph look out from the base of the limestone Creag nan Uamh over the Allt nan Uamh glen. At the head of the glen, the ancient calving grounds of the reindeer are seen on the slopes of Breabag. Reindeer Cave and Bone Cave are connected by a narrow passage which children can crawl through. The caves...
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Invergordon Leisure Centre
Invergordon Leisure Centre is a dry and wet facility which includes a large games hall, spinning room, squash courts, meeting room available for hire, creche facilities, health suite with sauna and a recently refurbished fitness room fully equiped with cardiovascular, fixed resistance and free weight stations. There is a Leisure Pool* with...
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Inverness Dolphin Cruises
Depart from Inverness harbour out onto the Moray Firth where we have the best chance of seeing the most northerly group of bottlenose dolphins in the world plus common seals, grey seals and porpoise
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Inverness Leisure Centre
Our Leisure Pool is our other pool, which offers lots of fun water actvities for every member of the family, no matter how old you are...even mums and dads can become big kids in this pool. The leisure pool features a massive wave pool with water geysers. From the wave pool you can move into our River which will take you on a fairly rapid...
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Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises - Inverness
Bus tour and cruises lasting anything from an hour to 6.5 hours which all have at least a half hour cruise on the quite stunning Loch Ness - you can choose to take in Urquhart Castle and the Loch Ness visitor Centre as well
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Landmark Forest Theme Park
The Landmark Forest Theme Park, A wonderful family day out. The water slides are a great favourite with both children of all ages. Recently the park has installed a climbing wall which adds a new challenge and a fly-by-wire skydive experience. After the excitement retreat to the tree tops with their tree top trail and admire the view from the Fire...
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Leault Farm
Working Sheepdogs is based on Leault Farm, Kincraig and is only 7 miles from Aviemore at the very heart of the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. Sheepdog demonstrations at 4pm every day (except Saturdays) May through October - for other available times please feel free to contact us!
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Loch Garten Osprey Centre
When ospreys returned to breed in Scotland, this ancient Caledonian pineforest is where they chose to come. The Loch Garten Osprey Centre provides fantastic views of these magnificent birds on the nest, as well as close up views thanks to our non-invasive CCTV camera. The reserve also has some excellent walks, with the chance to see red...
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Loch Insh Watersports & Skiing Centre
Loch Insh is the ideal holiday destination or simply a great place for a family day out. A range of watersports are on offer including: sail sports, paddle sports, raft building, fishing, rowing and pedalo’s on the loch. Off the water we have archery, play parks, and a dry ski slope, great team building apparatus. Not forgetting stunning...
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Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve
Take your pick of tranquil walks on a wooded isle, or down to the lochshore in search of a fishing osprey. Listen out for the distinctive call of winter visiting geese flying overhead in their constantly changing formations or watch the peaceful paddling of wigeon, teal and shelduck. On Inchcailloch island, a springtime carpet of wildflowers...
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Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition
The exhibition features 17 language translations and 11 language narrations. Originally the Official Loch Ness Exhibition Centre, the facility opened over 30 years ago. Now a hi-tech multi-media presentation leads you through 7 themed areas and 500 million years of history, natural mystery and legend revealing the unique environment of Loch Ness...
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Lochinsh Activity Centre
Welcome to Loch Insh, the gateway to the Cairngorms National Park. Loch Insh is the ideal holiday destination or simply a great place for a family day out. A range of watersports are on offer including: sail sports, paddle sports, raft building, fishing, rowing and pedalo’s on the loch. Off the water we have archery, play parks, and a dry...
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Lochleven Castle
The island fastness of Lochleven is associated with many colourful events and has been visited by countless distinguished personalities during its history. Some of those taking the boat across Loch Leven came of their own accord, including King Robert Bruce (in 1313 and 1323). Others were held prisoner within the castle’s walls – such as Robert,...
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Misty Isle Boat Trips
Welcome to Misty Isle Boat Trips. We are a family-run business running boat trips from Elgol on the Isle of Skye to the famous Loch Coruisk in the heart of the Cuillin Hills. You may have seen our skipper Seumas Mackinnon take Charles Kennedy across to Loch Coruisk on the ITV program, "Britain's Favourite View" - if so, you will...
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Monster Activities
Outdoor Activities in the Highlands of Scotland Whitewater Rafting, Mountain Bikes, Water Sports, Target Sports, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Abseiling, Archery and many more outdoor activities. Instruction and Hire Groups and Corporate Days
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Nàdurra Centre - Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre
Welcome to the Nàdurra Centre, winner of three prestige awards . Formerly known as the Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre, Nàdurra provides visitors with an introduction to the breathtaking variety of flora and fauna to be found in this beautiful corner of Scotland. Privately owned with no external funding, we have harnessed our...
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Nairn Museum
For over one hundred and thirty years, Nairn Museum has fascinated generations of visitors of all ages and interests. It is an outstanding example of a local community museum, which combined with a rich and varied international collection, has ensured that it occupies a fond place in the hearts of the residents and the many visitors who pass...
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Ness Islands Walk - Inverness
Although within the city, the Ness Islands could be a million miles from it. The islands, linked by several old bridges, offer a quiet, scenic walk through tall, old native and imported trees (it would be nice if some of them were labelled and the approximate year of planting given). Lots of camera angles on the walk and you pass some of the best...
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Nessieland
Nessieland Castle Monster Centre Inside Nessie's Castle see the exciting displays of Nessie going about her daily tasks and follow her as she heads off on various adventures round the world. Let the kids run around and enjoy themselves in the spectacular Nessieland Activity and Adventure playground.
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Nevis Centre
Bring the kids along to the Children’s Soft Play Area and let them have fun. We are open 7 days a week from 11am – 5pm, suitable for all children of primary school age.
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Peterhead Swimming Pool
Facilities 6 lane 25m swimming pool from 0.9 – 1.8m in depth large teaching pool 0.6m- 0.9m Diving pool with 1m and 3m spring board and 5m Platform Health suite with 8 seat sauna, 7 seat steam room and 20 piece fitness suite Coffee bar and vending service Amazone, soft play activity play area 4 court games hall Indoor climbing wall ...
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Plodda Falls
The Falls Walk is the shorter of the two walks to Plodda falls. This is one of the most beautiful falls in Scotland and is well worth a visit. There are several views of the falls, one of which is overlooking them from a bridge built in 1880 by Lord Tweedmouth . The walk also passes through some magnificent Douglas fir and larch trees...
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Quad Bike Treks Aviemore
Whatever the time of year, there is nothing quite like the experience of quad bike trekking in the heart of the magnificent Cairngorms National Park. We offer the choice of two very different off road quad bike treks in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. The route of each trek has been carefully selected to provide varied terrain and to...
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Robertsons Childrens Farmyard - Beauly
Visit our farm shop and children’s farmyard for an enjoyable, unique and educational trip for the family. Meet and feed our rare breed animals , we also have a large play area with a giant sand pit , wendy houses, mini tractors and diggers for the children to enjoy.
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Royal Air Force Air Cadets 1068 (Aviemore) Squadron
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. We're sponsored by the...
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Royal Air Force Air Cadets 379 (County of Ross) Squadron
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. We're sponsored by the...
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RunAround - Dingwall
This is more a safe play area for kids under 5. It has a fantastic bouncy castle that has to been seen to be believed, just right for the wee ones. Lots of ride on toys and trikes with other toys to keep them occupied. The tables and chairs are situated around the play arena so it's easy to keep an eye on your child. The entrance is gated so they...
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Ruthven Barracks
An infantry barracks erected in 1719 following the Jacobite rising of 1715, with two ranges of quarters and a stable block. Captured and burnt by Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s army in 1746.
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Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre
Pitlochry Dam is home to the famous Salmon Ladder where the fish may be seen in the viewing chamber during their ascent past Pitlochry Dam. In the Visitor Centre, find out why and how the fish make their epic journey from their birthplace in Highland rivers, out to sea and back upstream to spawn. Children and adults alike will enjoy The Salmon...
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Seaprobe Atlantis
Underwater adventures on our glass bottom boat include a trip to see the seals and sea birds on seal island, as well as underwater views of kelp forests, jellyfish, sea urchins, fish and crabs. Safe and fun for all ages. Seaprobe Atlantis the award winning Semi-Submersible Glass Bottom Boat, Established in 1998. 4 STAR Visitor Attraction Since...
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Skye Serpentarium Reptile World
There are over 50 animals on display from White's Tree Frogs to Large Green Iguanas and frequent snake handling sessions are held. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for the best things to do with kids in the Highlands of Scotland
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Smoo Cave
Smoo Cave is located at the eastern edge of the village of Durness, on Scotland's most northerly coastline. It is a dramatic location and on the only primary road in the area, the A838 Durness to Tongue. A trip to Smoo Cave has to be included in any stay in Durness. Set into limestone cliffs, Smoo Cave is quite large - 200 feet long, 130 feet...
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Statesman Cruises from Old Ferry Pier
An ideal way to discover the Geopark and learn more about its fascinating geological, cultural and social history is to take part in a guided walk, tour or sea cruise. Catch the ferry just north of the village of Scourie and sail to a remarkable island where 200,000 seabirds come to breed. Guillemots, razorbills, puffins and great skuas fill the...
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Strathspey Railway
Whatever your age come aboard The Strathspey Railway and relive the sights and sounds of the steam age ? great idea is you are looking for family days out in the Highlands of Scotland. The Strathspey Railway offers a range of trips, experiences, special events and tours aboard our steam and vintage diesel trains in the heart of the Scottish...
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The Castle of Mey Animal
The new Animal Centre, which was opened in 2007, is based in the old granary and is enjoyed by children and adults alike. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere gives them the opportunity to see animals well cared for in a happy environment. Visitors can have hands-on, supervised contact with some of the animals, providing an enjoyable and...
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The Fun House Aviemore
1.6 million purpose built family entertainment complex by Aviemore, Cyril's Tree House Soft Play Area, Themed Adventure Golf, Short Lane 10 Pin Bowling, Family Amusements, Licensed American Themed Diner and Creche.
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The Ice Factor
The ultimate day out in the Scottish Highlands at the UK's premier adventure centre… indoor ice + rock climbing… winter + summer outdoor hillwalking, mountaineering + climbing… tree top adventure course with tower, abseiling, giant swing + drop zone… shop… restaurant… bar/bistro…...
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The Jacobite Steam Train
Described as one of the great railway journeys of the world this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, it visits Britain's most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig; passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and the shortest river in...
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The PlayBarn Moray
The PlayBarn is just what parents have been looking for... A premium children's soft indoor play centre , combining fantastic play facilities with a cafe on site , offering a wide range of healthy eating options. We offer a safe, clean and stimulating facility for little ones right up to Grannies and Grandads! Soft Play Structure ...
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Timespan
Timespan Museum is the starting point on a journey through the colourful historical themes of the area. It provides the visitor with a wealth of information about past ways of life and some of the more turbulent events in Sutherland’s history. It combines local stories and folklore from the past and present with a multi-faceted...
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Treasures Of The Earth
Welcome to Treasures of the Earth, Europe’s finest private collection of Crystals, Gemstones and Fossils. You will be amazed by this incredible display, which took nature more than 500 Million years to create. Housed in an atmospheric simulation of caves, caverns and mining scenes, you will find crystals over a meter tall and geodes over...
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Treezone
Your journey in the TreeZone starts with the TreeCreeper Course. Once we've equipped you and attached you to our safety system, you can set off along the course. This aerial adventure gives you a taste of TreeZone's challenges without being too far from the ground. Complete the twelve TreeCreeper obstacles and then you can pit yourself...
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Urquhart Castle
The magnificently situated Urquhart Castle, on the banks of Loch Ness, remains an impressive stronghold despite its ruinous state. Once one of Scotland’s largest castles, Urquhart’s remains include a tower house that commands splendid views of the famous loch and Great Glen. Urquhart witnessed considerable conflict throughout its...
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Waltzing Waters
The world's most elaborate water, light & music productions! Visitors are overwhelmed by thousands of dazzling patterns of moving water synchronised with music! The only indoor shows of their kind in Europe! An entertainment spectacular for all ages!
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WDCS Dolphin and Seal Centre - North Kessock
With lots of exciting things to do, the centre is a great place to visit. • Watch out for dolphins from our viewing window • Enjoy spectacular views across the Firth • Follow the Dolphin Trail and look out for seals, bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoise and lots of other...
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West Highland Museum
The West Highland Museum holds fascinating collections of pictures, photographs, archives and artefacts. Every object has a story of its own to tell and all together they throw light on life in the West Highlands from the stone tool cultures of the Mesolithic to the technologies of modern industry. The items on display offer an intriguing insight...
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Western Isles Cruises
Western Isles Cruises ltd operate the Knoydart Ferry Service, 1 Hour Wildlife Cruises & Private charter for Weddings and special occasions, plus fast remote drop off and pickups in our RIB. We operate a daily all year round Knoydart ferry service between the Scottish fishing village of Mallaig, to Inverie and Tarbet in Loch Nevis. This is a...
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Whin Park - Inverness
The Ness Islands Railway is situated in Whin Park which is on Whin Island in Inverness. It is Britain’s second most northern public miniature railway and opened in 1983. The track was rerouted in 1989 to incorporate a 140ft span iron bridge built in 1837. The line is a dumb bell folded over on top of itself, with the station on the C shaped...
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Wick Heritage Museum
Little is known of the early history of this Northern Scottish town but there is ample evidence in the surrounding countryside of Neolithic/Bronze Age settlement and the shelters and defences of succeeding Ages. However, it was the Vikings that gave Wick its name (from the old Norse vik = bay). Although King James the VI of Scotland made Wick a...
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With lots of fun things to do with kids in and the Highlands your
children will never get bored. Walks in the Highland and parks are very
popular around this time of year and failing that there fair grounds
attractions to keep a lot of children entertained. The school
summer holidays are here again, and with so many popular venues you will
find here on www.childrenleisure.co.uk you won't be left without a
museum to visit for FREE. A ride on a steam railway in Highlands, a day
of waterfun at a water park or leisure centre swimming pool :).
If
you have toddlers then you can choose form indoor playcentres and
groups in the Highlands. With plenty of kids attractions in the county
or not sure what to do with the kids just use the search on the right
hand side of the site using your postcode to find the nearest
attractions!
For the more sporty types there are ice skating
rinks, roller blading places and dry and indoor ski slopes and other
leisure stuff to do. Also with outdoor pursuits in Highlands for
climbing, hiking, mountain biking and much more. Or if your more
cultural there are cinemas, theatres and place to have dance lessons
etc.
The things to do with kids in te Highlands are great and
with cheap and free family friendly places to goto in the Highlands its
good to have a day out. and softplay for toddlers let the kids
stroke the animals at petting farms in Highlands. Drive through a
wildlife park and visit zoos in the highlands.
We have all sorts
of aquariums listed in the UK but you may have to travel to another
county in Scotland. Where can I take the kids just have a look at some
of the pottery making places and ceramic cafes. School teachers
may find useful for ideas for the class to visit on school days out
educational and historical venues are normally the most popular on a
school trip!
If your on vacation then ten pin bowling alleys and the other best family tourist attractions just browse our site. there
are plenty of days out for the kids in Highlands, with plenty of
activities to keep them entertained and a smile on their faces.
