Kinloch Lodge

Low-key, colourful cafe offering vegetarian breakfast-to-lunch grub, plus desserts.

Guided tour of distillery with very tall stills and extra maturation process, plus tasting session.

"Established 2012 oyster counter and hot and cold seafood kitchen."

14th-century castle linked to Macbeth, as thane of Cawdor, with drawbridge, tapestries and gardens.

"Family run Cafe in Aviemore, Rated #1 on Tripadvisor. Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free and Gluten Free options available."

"Ecologist-led bushcraft & survival school established 2005. We run day and multi-day courses for individuals, families and groups in the Highlands of Scotland. Learn wilderness survival skills: wild food & foraging, fire-craft, plant lore, navigation and much more. The locations we use are spectacular, wild and remote. We offer private mini-expeditions for individuals or families on the west coast of Scotland not far from Fort William, as well as longer trips for adventurous adults such as our Nomadic Coastal Survival Course, the River Spey Canoe Expedition, and the Loch Shiel Canoe Expedition. Get in touch to find out more and book a course now!"

Simple hostel surrounded by woodlands, offering a guest kitchen, mountain views and free Wi-Fi.

Rustic-chic rooms with free Wi-Fi in a classic 19th-century house, plus full breakfast and a lounge. This upscale B&B in a classic, stone-built property dating to the 19th century, is 1.1 miles from the Smoo Cave and waterfall and 1.3 miles from Durness Golf Club. Featuring handmade and vintage furnishings, the 7 country-chic rooms offer high-thread-count sheets and designer toiletries, as well as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. The hotel offers free hot breakfast and parking. Other amenities include a cosy bar with a fireplace, and laundry facilities. Pets are welcome for a fee.

Upscale 19th-century hotel with bright rooms, as well as a modern Scottish bistro & a cocktail bar. Claimed to be on the shortest street in the world, this upscale hotel in a 19th-century building is 3 minutes' walk from Wick train station, 2 miles from the Castle of Old Wick and 16 miles from John o'Groats. The warmly furnished rooms all include en suite bathrooms, and have flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add iPod docks and whirlpool tubs. There's a bistro-style restaurant serving modern Scottish cuisine and using local produce, and a cocktail bar offering a selection of whiskies.

Nestled in a picturesque setting, this upscale eatery offers gourmet meals, cozy suites with loch views, and a genuinely warm staff that makes you feel right at home.