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The Highlands is a spectacular county found at the very north of Scotland. It boasts outstanding scenery, superb landscapes and a beautiful coastline, perfect for nature lovers or anyone looking to enjoy outdoor pursuits on their luxury get-away. The Highlands is a culturally distinct area of Scotland, with a wonderful ancient history, strong cultural heritage and the amazing Gaelic language. A great region to spend a holiday if you’re looking to explore the history and culture of Scotland and visit some truly remarkable sights. Popular for its exciting wildlife such as seals, whales and dolphins, the Highland coast is a haven for wildlife spotting. Even if you’re not a nature enthusiast, a boat trip off the coast to visit a colony of seals is still a spectacular sight and dolphin spotting is always great fun for all the family. In terms of brilliant places to visit, the Highlands boast a wealth of beautiful castles such as Eileen Donan Castle, Urqhart Castle or Dunvegan Castle and gardens. Other interesting places to visit include Corrieshalloch Gorge, The Falls of Glomach or visit Britain’s first nature reserve Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve. For the more active visitor, the Highlands can offer a huge variety of activities for you to get stuck into such as skiing, walking, cycling, pony trekking, fishing, golf, sailing, climbing, mountaineering, white-water rafting, gorge walking or even tree climbing. There are even opportunities to take part in a collection of these activities by joining an adventure sport provider where qualified instructors will guide you through a selection of exciting outdoor pursuits. If you choose not to cook on your holiday you will find it’s easy to eat well in the Highlands. There is so much good quality food and great locally produced goods for you to enjoy in wonderful restaurants such as Chandlery Seafood Restaurant, Grampian Road or the Old Mill Inn. To add further luxury to your beautiful luxurious self-catering accommodation, search Luxury accommodation with hot tub.