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what’s on Highlands and Skye

Breathtaking natural beauty is synonymous with the Highlands and Skye. With its snow-capped mountains, spectacular glens, glittering lochs and vast stretches of coastline, the area is perfect for people who love the great outdoors. Whether you’re into climbing, cycling, sailing, walking, watersports or wildlife, or simply looking for a bit of peace and quiet amid dramatic scenery, Highlands and Skye has something for you. Culture and heritage is important here, too. Highland games and highland dancing are celebrated in gatherings held all over the region during the summer months, and a huge variety of music and arts events are held throughout the year. So, with never a shortage of things to do and see, make sure you put the Highlands and Skye at the top of your list of places to visit in Scotland.

regional highlights

April to October, Sutherland:

Dating in part from the early 1300s, Dunrobin Castle is the largest house in the Northern Highlands with some 189 rooms.

April - October, Skye:

Lying 22 miles west of Portree, Dunvegan Castle is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the stronghold of the Chiefs of MacLeod for nearly 800 years.

May - October, Highlands:

Still home to the Cawdor family to this day, Cawdor Castle dates from the 14th century and is romantically linked with Macbeth by Shakespeare.

9th November 2013, Inverness: 

Tasty Ness is a celebration of the fantastic range of food and drink available throughout the Highlands of Scotland.

10th November 2013, Inverness:

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is back in this ground-breaking new stage production - a radio show like you never saw before.

14th November 2013, Inverness:

Father Ted star, Ardal O’Hanlon is delighted to present his latest stand-up show for 2013.

15th - 17th November 2013, Inverness:

The biggest event of its kind in the North.

Year-round, Northern Highlands:

A ruined castle dating from the sixteenth century.

29th November - 1st December 2013, Inverness:

Another huge Christmas Arts, Crafts and Food fair by Exclusively Highlands at Eden Court, Inverness.

Year-round, Isle of Skye:

Circular in form and originally rising to more than 13 metres, Brochs date back to the last centuries BC and first centuries AD.


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