Highlands of Scotland

Rugged, remote, romantic and rare - Scotland's famous Highlands and Islands make up one of Europe's last great wilderness areas. Walk in spectacular scenery, explore castles, visit golf courses, spend time with the local wildlife or meet the people that history has failed to humble.

The region boasts Britain's highest peaks and most spectacular glens, fascinating archaeological sites, mysterious loch monsters and massive seabird colonies. It's the place to get your heart pumping by scrambling over dramatic ridges, or slow the pace down by strolling along peaceful waterways.

And when the clouds break and shafts of sunlight play across the landscape - either winter's snow-capped mountains or late summer's heather-covered hills - the countryside is as seductive as a dram of single malt.