The Scottish Highlands, which can very roughly be described as everything north of the "central belt" that contains Glasgow and Edinburgh, with the exception of a broad lower-lying strip up the eastern side of Scotland, constitute an area like nowhere else in Britain. The other upland regions of the UK, such as the Lake District and Snowdonia, are both small and densely populated compared with the Highlands. You don't have to go very far from a town up here to be in complete wilderness, with not even a dwelling to be found in miles. The air is clear, the views (if the weather co-operates) are stunning, and despite the numbers of tourists from all over Europe ...  Read the complete review

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