A winding road through hills on the Isle of SkyePhoto: v2osk / Unsplash

Scottish Highlands

Castles, lochs and single malts.

Best months
May–Jun, Sep
Door to door
~20hfrom · 2 stops
Time difference
…vs San Antonio, today
Luxury room
$600–1,200per night, typical
Ideal stay
5 nightsScotland, UK

Glens, sea lochs and the Isle of Skye, with castle hotels and whisky at the end of every drive. Moody weather is part of the deal.

Don’t miss

  • 01Private distillery tasting on Speyside
  • 02Drive the road to Glencoe
  • 03Boat to the sea cliffs of Skye

Browse tours and experiences in Scottish Highlands ↗

When to go

BestGoodOff-seasonClosed

May: Long days, fewer midges.

Where to stay

Our favorite hotels here. Ask for any of them, or tell us what you like and we’ll match you.

Fort William

Inverlochy Castle Hotel

A Victorian castle at the foot of Ben Nevis.

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Isle of Skye

Kinloch Lodge

A former hunting lodge known for its kitchen.

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Our price promise

You pay the same public rate you’d find on Expedia or the hotel’s own site, or less. On top, at no extra cost: breakfast for two every day, a $100 property credit, and an upgrade and late checkout when available. On a 5-night stay that’s worth about $400.

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Before you go

Getting there
Fly into INV. Private drive from Inverness, about 1 hours.
US passport
US citizens need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before flying. No visa for tourist stays up to six months. State Department country info ↗
Money
Pound sterling (GBP)
Plugs
G · 230 V
Language
English

Entry rules change. Your advisor confirms them for your passport before you book.

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