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Great for families and groups!
We were visiting for a family wedding and were looking for a place for a group of adults. Caroline's place was absolutely ideal, cosy but with enough room for everyone to have their own space when they wanted. Spotlessly clean and those additional touches that make you feel really welcome when you arrive. The highlight has to be having your own private 'pub' - the snooker was a huge hit although my skills haven't improved at all! Great value for money and a fantastic place to stay - hopefully we'll be back someday!

Spacious villa 5 mins from nature reserve and town
Marie was a great hostess and the house was amazing in great condition and very clean. The location is good and Marie assisted us with all the questions and had a full breakfast prepared for us.

NC500 Helmsdale Holiday
My colleagues who were staying here whilst working in the area passed on their positive feedback. They thoroughly enjoyed their stay here. Thanks again!

Amazing Sea Views, Private Patio, 250m from Beach
Great house in an amazing location and Karen couldn’t do enough for us to help us enjoy our stay. House was really well equipped with great quality fixtures and fittings - we slept really well in great comfort. Highly recommend this for a great place to chill out and explore the beautiful surroundings.

Great Glen Accommodation Balmaglaster/Invergarry
We had the most amazing stay at Elaine’s lovely caravan! The location was stunning, right by the river, and incredibly peaceful—perfect for a relaxing getaway. The caravan itself was super cute, spotlessly clean, and equipped with absolutely everything we needed. It’s clear that Elaine has decorated it with a lot of thought and care; it felt cozy and welcoming from the moment we arrived. Elaine was a fantastic host—so helpful and responsive. Even though she was out and busy, she replied immediately when we had a puncture and kindly gave us the contact for a local garage. She also sent detailed directions in advance which made finding the place really easy. Inside, she had prepared a very well-maintained file with all the information we needed for our stay, including local recommendations and important safety info. We had zero issues during our stay, and all of us absolutely loved the place. We’re already looking forward to coming back and would 100% recommend it to anyone!

Great golfing and beach home - peaceful & relaxing
Large 3 bedroomed home, separate dining room, 2 bathrooms. Dog friendly and within a short walk to Montrose Golf Club and the beach. Montrose high street and train station s short walk away.

Wood cabin with hot tub surrounded by nature
We had a fantastic stay at Paco’s place. The cabin is lovely, has a rustic feel but with the mod cons people like for a break. It was all very clean and extremely cosy. The hot tub was fantastic and the grounds the cabin is on are really nice.

Highland Retreat with stunning views
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Charlotte’s house, especially its position so close above the river. Perfect for a multi-generational family gathering; the surroundings are beautiful and the house very spacious. Unfortunately the open fire in the sitting room smoked quite badly making it difficult to spend time in there, even a few days afterwards. The log burner worked well. I would recommend this farmhouse.
Your guide to Scottish Highlands
Introduction
The Scottish Highlands live up to the romantic reputation: Narrow valleys, mysterious lochs, and castle ruins mark the mountainous landscape, where remote villages and coastal fishing ports keep ancient traditions alive. If you’re looking for solitude, then you’re sure to find it in the Highlands. This rugged region, which comprises the upper half of Scotland’s territory, ranks among the most sparsely populated in the United Kingdom. This makes the Highlands’ outdoors the big draw — the largest national park (Cairngorms) and highest peak (Ben Nevis) in the British Isles only add to the adventurous allure. Come here for muddy trails to walk, summits to climb, and rivers to paddle. Squeeze a stop at the popular Loch Ness into your itinerary. At the end of each cold day, you’ll find plenty of old pubs to warm you up.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Scottish Highlands
The unpredictable Scottish weather is often the subject of lighthearted jokes, though the one about four seasons in a day rings true in the Highlands. Due to the varied elevations and microclimates, the weather can change quite drastically in a short drive. But mild temperatures and lots of precipitation are common everywhere, so pack layers and a hooded raincoat year-round.
The warmest months to stay in one of the area's cottages are June, July, and August, when Scotland’s northerly latitude makes for some long sunny days. Summer high temperatures average close to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, with warm spells rarely reaching as high as 80. Come autumn, high temperatures drop to the 40s to 50s. Winter brings the highest annual rainfall and plenty of snow in higher elevations. The mountains of the Highlands experience reliable snow most seasons, making for ideal conditions at Scotland’s ski resorts.
Top things to do in Scottish Highlands
Cairngorms National Park
Twice the size of England’s much-loved Lakes District, this sprawling wilderness area is the largest national park in Britain. Cairngorms has forest trails, snowy summits, and all kinds of animals and birds. In the summer you can lounge on the shores of Loch Morlich in the Glenmore Forest Park. Come winter, skiers and snowboarders ride the lifts up Cairngorm Mountain for some of Scotland’s finest slopes. Aviemore is the tourism hub within the national park.
Isle of Skye
Just off Scotland’s west coast, the Isle of Skye claims some of the most magical landscapes in the Highlands: imposing castles, the pastel-painted town of Portree, and the iconic Fairy Pools, a series of astonishingly blue waterfalls in the Glen Brittle forest.
Ben Nevis
Rising to an elevation of more than 4,400 feet, Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles. In the summer months, it’s also one of the most popular peaks to climb, inspiring more than 100,000 people to try and reach its summit. The majority of hikers take the Pony Track trail (weather permitting), a strenuous 10.5-mile trek that takes most people 7 to 9 hours to complete.
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