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Holiday rentals in Scottish Highlands

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Cottage in Hallin
Panoramic Sea Views - hot tub
Located on the stunning Waternish peninsula in NW Skye. Panoramic sea views from large triple glazed windows. The Larch Shed has been designed for couples looking for a modern, bright, warm and cosy self contained space. A great place to stay at any time of year. The space The Larch Shed is equipped with everything you will need to cook. Basic cooking essentials such as oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea and sugar are provided. The king size bed has a luxury mattress and cotton bedding. Every
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Tiny home in Aberfeldy
The Tabernacle #HighlandSpaces
The Tabernacle is an amazing space and the perfect place to rest, retreat, and reset life. With an enormous wood burner to keep you cozy whilst snuggled up on one of the oversized sofas. Floor to ceiling altar windows means that even if the weather is properly Scottish you can enjoy the far- reaching views all day long. An ultra-comfy Kingsize bed that benefits from crisp white luxurious Egyptian cotton bedding. Your own exclusive hot tub awaits with breathtaking views across the Tay valley.
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Flat in Edinburgh
Central apt. in historic Old Town Edinburgh
A bright 1 bedroom apartment overlooking the Old College's Dome. The very central and unique location means most sights are within walking distance. A stone's throw away from the Festival Theatre, National Museum. The Castle, Royal Mile and Grassmarket are nearby. Great coffee place below and a friendly local bar. 4th floor. No lift. If you have heavy luggage be aware of this as there are many steps. I'm usually always around to meet people and let them in myself.
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Other great holiday rentals in Scottish Highlands

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Cabin in Argyll
Woodcock Lodge luxury lodge with private hot tub
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Guest house in Ardvasar
The Airigh at the Black House
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Cottage in Inverness
Wee Ness Cottage
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Cabin in Culnacnoc
Skye Red Fox Retreat - stunning luxury glamping
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Flat in Edinburgh
Castle Lookout Apartment
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Guest house in Staffin
Quiraing Cabin
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Cottage in Perth and Kinross
Waterfall Cottage
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Place to stay in Isle of Skye
Ardtreck-Your Private SAUNA,HILL,Wood burner&more
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Flat in Edinburgh
Castle View Apartment - price drop
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Flat in Edinburgh
Boutique Castle View Apartment.
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Loft in Edinburgh
Classical Apartment on Royal Mile
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Guest house in Balnain
Fairy Hill Retreat. One bed annexed croft
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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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