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.