Top things to do in The Scottish Highlands in Summer (Updated November 2026)

The Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
Inverness: Applecross, Loch Carron & the Wild Highlands

Enjoy a day exploring the scenic beauty of the Northern Highlands and travel to one of the most remote spots in Scotland; Applecross. As you …More

Enjoy a day exploring the scenic beauty of the Northern Highlands and travel to one of the most remote spots in Scotland; Applecross. As you...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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Cairngorms & Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admission

*Tour and Tasting at Tomatin Distillery included in tour price. This is your chance to experience an inspirational blend of Scottish sights and flavors in …More

*Tour and Tasting at Tomatin Distillery included in tour price. This is your chance to experience an inspirational blend of Scottish sights and flavors in...

9 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch and more

Let us bring the stunningly beautiful Easter Ross and Sutherland regions to life for you, with its breath-taking scenery and wonderful places so steeped in …More

Let us bring the stunningly beautiful Easter Ross and Sutherland regions to life for you, with its breath-taking scenery and wonderful places so steeped in...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$108
Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Loch Ness and Outlander Sites

This tour will take you through time just as Diana did with her Outlander storyline. We will discover together the inspiration she took from these …More

This tour will take you through time just as Diana did with her Outlander storyline. We will discover together the inspiration she took from these...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava and whisky/gin tour from Inverness.

Private tour exclusive to your group. An experienced Local in a Kilt will guide you on a wonderful tour of Inverness and the surrounding area, …More

Private tour exclusive to your group. An experienced Local in a Kilt will guide you on a wonderful tour of Inverness and the surrounding area,...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Full-Day Outlander Experience (inc Invergordon Cruise Port)

Embark on an exclusive journey through time, unveiling ancient sites, pivotal battlefields, and iconic castles that encapsulate the essence of Scottish Highland culture. This private …More

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Embark on an exclusive journey through time, unveiling ancient sites, pivotal battlefields, and iconic castles that encapsulate the essence of Scottish Highland culture. This private...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,180
Full-Day Culloden and More Tour from Inverness or Invergordon

Travel at your own pace, enjoy plenty of photo stops, and immerse yourself in Highland life with your very own Highlander Guide in a kilt. …More

Travel at your own pace, enjoy plenty of photo stops, and immerse yourself in Highland life with your very own Highlander Guide in a kilt....

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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3 Day Orkney and Highlands Tour from Inverness

This 3-days small-group Orkney tour from Inverness offers a unique blend of history, breathtaking landscapes, and coastal adventure. It goes beyond sightseeing, offering stops at …More

This 3-days small-group Orkney tour from Inverness offers a unique blend of history, breathtaking landscapes, and coastal adventure. It goes beyond sightseeing, offering stops at...

3 days Free Cancellation
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Highland Tour of Northern Whisky Distilleries

You will not find this particular tour available anywhere else... to visit 4 distilleries in one day will really make the most of your time …More

You will not find this particular tour available anywhere else... to visit 4 distilleries in one day will really make the most of your time...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$94
1 Day Tour Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools and Eilean Donan Castle

Explore the magical Isle of Skye, swim in the Fairy Pools, view Eilean Donan Castle and Portree, enjoy a dram of Single Malt Scotch at Talisker …More

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Explore the magical Isle of Skye, swim in the Fairy Pools, view Eilean Donan Castle and Portree, enjoy a dram of Single Malt Scotch at Talisker...

12 hours
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Torridon, Applecross and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

Keep an eye out for fantastic beasts and faeries on an 11-hour trip through the ancient wilderness of Scotland. Travel across the Scottish highlands in …More

Keep an eye out for fantastic beasts and faeries on an 11-hour trip through the ancient wilderness of Scotland. Travel across the Scottish highlands in...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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Private Tour to Loch Ness Culloden Battlefield Clava and Cawdor

This is a private and personal tour for you and your party. We will take you to the places that you wish to see. Loch …More

This is a private and personal tour for you and your party. We will take you to the places that you wish to see. Loch...

8 hours 40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Speyside Full-Day Private Whisky Tour

This tour can be customised to take you to any of the Speyside Distilleries. We have listed 6 of the most popular but we can …More

This tour can be customised to take you to any of the Speyside Distilleries. We have listed 6 of the most popular but we can...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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From Inverness to Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava and more

We provide private, personalised tours. We have lived here all our lives and know the Highlands as only a local would. We have spent many …More

We provide private, personalised tours. We have lived here all our lives and know the Highlands as only a local would. We have spent many...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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Private Invergordon Shore Excursion of the Highlands (12 Pax Max)

Welcome to our highly rated Invergordon Shore Excursion Experience the Scottish Highlands from Invergordon with a 5-Star, Women-Owned, Locally Operated Tour Company Our separate guide …More

Welcome to our highly rated Invergordon Shore Excursion Experience the Scottish Highlands from Invergordon with a 5-Star, Women-Owned, Locally Operated Tour Company Our separate guide...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Personalised Whisky Tours

Discover the history behind the water of life in a light hearted excursion from your cruise / accommodation. SPEYSIDE or HIGHLAND Distilleries Sharing my knowledge …More

Discover the history behind the water of life in a light hearted excursion from your cruise / accommodation. SPEYSIDE or HIGHLAND Distilleries Sharing my knowledge...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$135
Isle of Skye Day Tour

Private guide/driver will take you to the iconic beauty spots and historical locations on the road to Skye. We have flexibility to alter the tour …More

Private guide/driver will take you to the iconic beauty spots and historical locations on the road to Skye. We have flexibility to alter the tour...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,281
Invergordon Shore Excursion Highland Bucket List Tour

Let us collect you directly from your cruise ship from the Cromarty port Invergordon Our first stop Clava Cairns is where you will find the …More

Let us collect you directly from your cruise ship from the Cromarty port Invergordon Our first stop Clava Cairns is where you will find the...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$108
Invergordon Cruise Excursion - Castle,Whisky and History Tour

The Highlight of the Tour is the visit to Dunrobin Castle and Gardens which includes a falconry display twice a day in the gardens. The …More

The Highlight of the Tour is the visit to Dunrobin Castle and Gardens which includes a falconry display twice a day in the gardens. The...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites

HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS Whether you are looking for DAY tours from Inverness or simply trying to take in as many of the beautiful sights …More

HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS Whether you are looking for DAY tours from Inverness or simply trying to take in as many of the beautiful sights...

6 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$135
Inverness: 2-Day Isle of Skye, The Fairy Pools & Highland Castles

Sometimes just one day on the Isle of Skye isn't enough to truly take in all of its beauty, history and folklore. This 2-day small …More

Sometimes just one day on the Isle of Skye isn't enough to truly take in all of its beauty, history and folklore. This 2-day small...

2 days
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$205
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