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This is a beautiful but sometimes rugged part of the Highlands stretching from Nairn and Inverness overlooking the Moray Firth and Black Isle, down Loch Ness to Fort Augustus on its southern tip. Loch Ness forms part of the Great Glen, a geological fault eroded further by the glaciers during the Ice Age, which cuts through the mountains from Inverness south-west to Fort William on the west coast.
Whilst Nairn is a seaside resort, Inverness is a bustling city serving most of the Highlands. The two main places of historical interest to visit are the site of the Battle of Culloden near Inverness, where the Jacobites were slaughtered by the English army in 1746, and the imposing Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness where many have claimed to have spotted the Loch Ness Monster. Boating enthusiasts can travel from Inverness to Fort William on the west coast via the Caledonian Canal which joins Loch Ness with Loch Oich and Loch Lochy. The imposing mountains and valleys provide ample opportunities for hikes and more gentle walks within outstanding scenery.
Sleeps: 2, Bedrooms: 1
This enchanting, romantic and beautifully appointed retreat is situated in a little hamlet above the Moray Firth a few miles east of Inverness. With excellent road links in all directions, it could hardly be bettered as a base from which to explore most of Highland Scotland.
Sleeps: 2, Bedrooms: 1
Resolis Cottage was once an old stone steading which has been carefully converted to make the most charming of holiday cottages. It stands high on a hill above the Cromarty Firth, on that peninsula north of Inverness known as the Black Isle, with glorious views across the water to Sutherland beyond. For such a quiet and peaceful spot it is nevertheless a great hub for touring in all directions - that's if you can bear to tear yourself away from the many attractions which surround you in this lovely area.
Sleeps: 3 (4) , Bedrooms: 2
Just 4 miles from the elegant Victorian spa village of Strathpeffer, a half hour drive north-west of Inverness, standing quite alone and close to a 3000 year old hill-fort, Red Kite Cottage is a charming cottage which has been beautifully refurbished in a modern take on Highland rural style.
Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2
Fabulously situated right above the Cromarty Firth, 16 miles north of Inverness, and with breathtaking views across the water to the Black Isle beyond, Kiltearn Cottage is as comfortable inside as its surroundings are spectacular. And if this were not enough, it is also ideally placed for exploring north to John O' Groats south to Loch Ness, and west to the north west coast.
Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2
In a lovely peaceful position in Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands, and right on the banks of the River Ness itself, Heraghty Lodge is a luxurious and spacious apartment, where tenants visiting the city for business or pleasure can relax in total comfort and enjoy the wide variety of urban and countryside attractions which this vibrant city has to offer.
Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2
This traditional Highland cottage enjoys a secluded and most enviable situation beside two of Scotland's loveliest glens, Affric and Cannich. Comfortably furnished and cosy, with both open fire and wood burning stove, guests will look forward to returning to Lillieoak at the end of a busy day exploring the many delights of the area.
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