by In Britain, there is a pure land, far from the world, still retains the original dark and desolate, many people call it one of the most scenic areas in Europe.
The dreamy lakes, verdant mountains, secluded gorges, magnificent moors, and wild flowers of the Scottish Highlands give it its unique charm. Many landscape photography and science fiction films have been shot here. It can be said that the Scottish Highlands have made these blockbusters, and these blockbusters have made this land.
1. Sky Island
Sky Island, located in the Scottish Highlands, is known as “the closest island to the sky”, presumably because its name skye means “hidden in the mist”. This is the essence of the Scottish Highland landscape, the most proud of the Scottish wonderland, it retains the most raw, pure, mysterious beauty of nature.
The old man peak is known as the most spectacular scenery of the entire sky island, and there are several magnificent stone columns beside it, just like an old man overlooking the entire island, but also like a guardian watching over the island, so it is named “Old Man Peak”.
2. Portree Town
Portree is a small, quiet town, the capital of the Sky Island, and the transportation hub to all parts of the Sky Island. The row of small colorful houses on the beach has become its biggest feature, which is particularly eye-catching. There are many first-class seafood restaurants in Portree town, and a fresh and rich seafood meal must be the best reward after a long journey.
3. Fort William
Fort William is not only the gateway to the west Highlands of Scotland, it is also a major tourist centre in Scotland. It is located at the top of Lake Linnhe, with Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the UK, always covered with snow, and attracts a large number of trekkers from all over the world every year.
4. Glencoe Canyon
With its fabulous scenery, Glencoe has been the main location for many Hollywood films. In the movie Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Hagrid’s cabin was built on the beautiful shores of Loch Glen. Glencoe Gorge is the valley from the west of England into Scotland, is considered to be one of the most Scottish scenery, so it has become a tourist must visit Scotland.
5. Elidona Castle
Take the A87 to Sky Island, where you will encounter Elidona Castle, known as “the most beautiful castle in the Highlands”. The castle is built on an island in the lake. A slender stone bridge connects the castle to the land. The ancient castle and the calm water of the lake form a picturesque view. Surrounded by water on three sides, Eilene Donna Castle is a bit lonely and noble, making it one of the most photographed monuments in Scotland.
【 Castle interior opening hours 】 February 1st – March 24th: 10.00am – 5.00pm; March 25 – October 25:10.00am – 6.00pm; October 26 – December 31:10.00am – 4.00pm
[Ticket price] Adult £7.00/ Senior (60+) £6.00// Children (under 5 years old) free
6. Loch Ness
When you think of Loch Ness, your first impression must be one of the most mysterious mysteries on Earth – the Loch Ness Monster. For hundreds of years, it has attracted visitors from all over the world. Loch Ness is also known as the “lake in the sea”, the bottom of the lake is deeply gully, the deepest depth of 200 meters, the water temperature is maintained at 4 degrees Celsius all year round, even in the summer the lake is still cold. Here unique scenery, blue sky, mountains, lakes, integrated, is to the Scottish Highlands must go to one of the lake attractions.
Amusement: Lake view by boat
7. Urquhart Castle
The historic Urquhart Castle is located on the banks of Loch Ness, and visitors standing on the castle ruins can also see the vast Loch Ness and deep canyons. It is one of the largest ancient castles in Scotland, and one of the most important monuments in the Scottish Highlands, this castle has endured centuries of baptism, carrying the sad war stories of the Scottish people, visitors standing on the castle site can also see the vast Loch Ness and deep canyons. Unlike other individual castle buildings, Urquhart Castle occupies a large area, with several towers within the walls, of which the main tower has collapsed half because of the war, and the remaining half just completely shows the internal structure of the castle to visitors, allowing people to savor the depth of history.
【 Castle opening hours 】 : March 25 to September 30 9:30-18:00; October 1st to October 31st 9:30-17:00; November 1st to March 24th 9:30-16:30
[Ticket price] £8.50 per adult
8. Dunwigan Castle
Dunwigan Castle is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland, having been the home of the MacLeod family for 800 years, and has been the mainstay of the local economy in the north west of Sky Island. There are many important family relics in the castle, and visitors can see the living room, dining room, recreation room, study room and other rooms, while you can also take a boat ride on Lake Dunwigan to watch the seals play.
【 Castle opening hours 】 : March 25 to October 15, 10:00-17:30; From October 16 to March 24, it is open to group travelers only
[Ticket price] : Adult £12
The Scottish Highlands on the lake and mountains rolling, with epic vast spectacular, standing on this ethereal land, but also let people forget the time, everything here seems to be static, is the closest place to the sky, more like the starting point of the world.
