What Should I Do In Highland?
If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Highland then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!
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FAQs About Highland
How Do I Get To Highland?
To get to Highland from Edinburgh:
- Take the A9 northbound for approximately 3 hours.
- Alternatively, take the train from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Inverness, the capital city of Highland. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
To get to Highland from Glasgow:
- Take the A82 northbound for approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.
- Alternatively, take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Station to Inverness. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes.
If you happen to be in Inverness already:
- Take the A9 northbound for approximately 1 hour to get to the coastal town of Dornoch.
- Alternatively, take the A82 southbound for approximately 40 minutes to get to the picturesque village of Drumnadrochit, situated on the banks of Loch Ness.
If you're exploring the west coast of Scotland:
- Take the A87 eastbound and cross the Skye Bridge to reach the stunning Isle of Skye, which is a part of Highland.
- You could also take the Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig, a picturesque fishing town situated on the west coast of Scotland with connections to the Isle of Skye and the Small Isles.
What's The Nearest Airport To Highland?
The closest airport to Highland is Inverness Airport, which is approximately 22 miles away. The suggested route from the airport to Highland is to take the A96 road towards Inverness, then onto the A9 road towards Perth, before taking the exit for Highland. This journey should take around 35 minutes by car.
Where Is Highland?
