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HighlandsNewest Review: ... fairly expensive. The summer is definitely the best time of year to visit the Highlands. A lot of hotels and restaurants between Fort William and Mallaig close over the winter, because they cannot afford to stay open. A shame for the locals who struggle to find work from Oct – March. Inverness is just nicer in the summer, but Fort William is still busy enough because of the skiing. If you go between June and August you might be lucky enough to attend a Highland Games event. I’ve tossed a few cabers in my time. There are no words that I can use that will do the scenery justice, so check out the pictures on these websites. www.road-... more |
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by - written on 14/08/06 (Very useful, 200 readings)
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I’ve noticed that nobody has written a review on this subject yet, so I thought I’d wax lyrical about al the good things the Highlands have to offer. I was born and bred in the Highlands, and I’m feeling a little bit homesick today! It’s a shame that most people seem to want to jet off abroad on holiday, when there are so many beautiful places to visit here in Britain. If you do plan to visit the Highlands, then here are some of the places that you should check out. INVERNESS The Capital of the Highlands, it was made a city a few years ago. I spent a summer living and working here once, and it is a fantastic place. There are plenty of hotels there; ... Read the complete review
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