The Top 20 Attractions in the Highlands
There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Highlands. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Highlands is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: December 8, 2025
Old Man of Storr
Highlight • Climb
Incredible panorama, easy to reach from the parking lot on the road.
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Ben Nevis summit
Highlight • Summit
The highest mountain in Britain at 4,413 feet (1,345 m), Ben Nevis is a popular objective for hikers and climbers alike.
An estimated 75,000 people ascend via the straightforward, zigzagging …
An estimated 75,000 people ascend via the straightforward, zigzagging …
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The Quiraing
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Quiraing is an astonishing landslip caused by underlying sedimentary rock giving way to heavier basalt deposited as a result of ancient volcanic activity. It's an iconic and unique place …
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Cairn Gorm Summit
Highlight • Summit
Cairn Gorm is the summit most visible from Speyside and has therefore lent its name to the entire Cairngorms range and the wider national park. It is a prominent and …
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Herdsman's Hill
Highlight • Trail
A magnificent view, worth the climb. Simple stone steps can be found at the particularly steep sections. These sections are a bit challenging on the descent, but manageable with good shoes and a little patience.
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Summit of The Storr
Highlight • Summit
The Storr is a fantastic, rocky hill on the Isle of Skye. While it's most famous for the rocky pinnacle below its summit – The Old Man of Storr – …
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Glenfinnan Viaduct
Highlight • Bridge
Built in 1901, the Glenfinnan Viaduct is probably most famous for its use in the Harry Potter Movie series. It is an impressive piece of engineering, made up of 21 …
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Ben Nevis Mountain Path
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
You could literally turn around every meter to enjoy the magnificent panorama. Prerequisite: the view is good. Huge cairns point the way when visibility is poor. The path is rocky …
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Stac Pollaidh East Summit
Highlight • Summit
This diminutive mountain is the embodiment of why metres alone do not make a mountain. Its compact perfection makes for a pleasingly efficient mountain adventure, and one that includes the …
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Stob Dearg (Buachaille Etive Mòr) summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Star of a million postcards, Buachaille Etive Mòr is the sentinel of Glen Coe: an iconic peak with a handsome pyramidal profile. Its domineering mass of knobbly outcrops and precipitous …
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