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Visiting Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom


The moody, romantic Scottish Highlands start at Loch Lomond just north of Glasgow. Comprising a slew of mountain ranges, this sparsely populated land is best seen by train on the West Highland Line. Mountains, lochs, bright heather and rhododendrons give way to white sand beaches and rugged coves as the train nears Mallaig. For a more active take on the region, hike the West Highland Way or visit the Trossachs National Park. Ben Nevis, a popular climbing spot, looms over the town of Fort... more » The moody, romantic Scottish Highlands start at Loch Lomond just north of Glasgow. Comprising a slew of mountain ranges, this sparsely populated land is best seen by train on the West Highland Line. Mountains, lochs, bright heather and rhododendrons give way to white sand beaches and rugged coves as the train nears Mallaig. For a more active take on the region, hike the West Highland Way or visit the Trossachs National Park. Ben Nevis, a popular climbing spot, looms over the town of Fort William. « less

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Invergarry Hotel

5 of 5 stars
grahamstown
20 Nov 2009

I didn't actually stay at the Invergarry Hotel, but I wish I could have and it's definitely on the map for a future visit. My itinerary was a rough one but I was working day-to-day and I came across...more

Birch Cottage

3 of 5 stars
Stuck in Surrey
20 Nov 2009

A bit of a mixed bag. Garve's a great location for the hills but Birch Cottage is right on the main road and traffic noise intrudes badly into one of the rooms. Having dinner on the premises is a plus...more

National Hotel Dingwall

1 of 5 stars
stafford
20 Nov 2009

bedbugs drink human blood and they could still be waiting for more victims in room 204.after spending 4 nights in that room my wife and I returned home with about fifty bites between us.when we...more

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