From north on A9

(From Ullapool, Dingwall, Strathpeffer etc. you will join the A9 north of Inverness)

To get to 5 star Water's Edge - At the Tore roundabout turn left onto the A832 and proceed to the little town of Fortrose.

As you pass the 30 mph speed limit sign continue for approximately 300 yards (275 metres) and Water's Edge is on the right hand side opposite some black railings with white tips. There is a ship's life belt on the gate post bearing the house name 'Water's Edge'

The Scottish Highlands have so much to offer - spectacular mountains, majestic glens and mirror-like lochs form the perfect backdrop to picturesque towns, isolated crofts, towering castles and pagoda-topped distilleries. A startling variety of wildlife also makes its home in the sea-lochs and glens where an unbroken thread of human history reaches back into the mists of time.

History, legend, romance and the great outdoors combine seamlessly here to guarantee visitors a warm Highland welcome and a truly memorable holiday. Whether you are looking for an action-packed adventure, a taste of the local culture and history, or just complete peace and quiet, the Highlands of Scotland is the place to come.

Enjoy the freedom of a holiday in Scotland without the car where you let someone else do the driving so that you can watch the spectacular scenery! Scotland has an excellent transport system, with fast rail and bus links to the main Scottish cities as well as good connections to the smaller towns and rural areas. A comprehensive ferry network serves the islands of the west and north, while combined travel passes offer flexible ticket options on ferry, bus and train. Many remote areas are served by passenger-carrying post buses.

Start your journey in Edinburgh with the excitement of crossing the awesome Forth Bridge by train. Dramatic coastal scenery brings you to Aberdeen. Then head west, stopping off at Keith on the Malt Whisky Trail to visit Strathisla Distillery. Continue to Inverness, with its Loch Ness cruising options. From here, take Britain's most northerly railway across wild moor land - great for bird watching - to the Caithness coast. Catch a ferry from Scrabster to Orkney to explore its scenery and archaeology and marvel at the spectacular cliff scenery en route. An alternative route from Inverness takes you west on the famous Kyle railway line for the Isle of Skye. From the north, change at Dingwall for the train going west. The station here has a tearoom at one end of the platform and a pub at the other - ideal while you wait for your connection! When you reach Kyle of Lochalsh, a bus service connects to Armadale on Skye where you can catch a ferry back to the mainland at Mallaig. From Inverness, you can also catch the bus south-west to Fort William past Loch Ness, and with someone else driving, you can keep your eyes peeled for the monster! Use Fort William as a base and take the train north-west to Mallaig where mountains, pure white beaches and island views make this one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world. Steam trains travel this route in the summer months adding to the romance of the experience. En route, call at the highland village of Arisaig for delightful day cruises to the Small Isles.