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Things to see in Highland (United Kingdom): 15 places and when to go
Highland is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Nature (4), Mountains (4). The best known are Urquhart Castle, Meall Fuar-mhonaidh and Corrimony chambered cairn. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 57.3089, -4.5156
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (4) · Nature (4) · Mountains (4) · Hiking (3) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 167 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Meall Fuar-mhonaidh, at 699 m.
What to see in Highland
The places in and around Highland, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Urquhart CastleCastle that sits beside Loch Ness4.7 km
- Meall Fuar-mhonaidhMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK5.6 km
- Corrimony chambered cairnChambered cairn in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Beinn Dubhcharaidh690m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Carn TarsuinnMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Immaculate Conception Parish Church, StratherrickChurch in Inverness-shire, Scotland10 km
- Meall nan OighreaganMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Great Glen Way - alternative via Carn na LeitireHiking9.7 km
- Loch Ness Centre & ExhibitionMuseum3.9 km
- Mony's StoneStanding/grave stone in Scotland, which traditionally marks the burial place of Mony, “a son of one of the Kings of Denmark”11 km
- South Loch Ness TrailHiking3.6 km
- Trail of the 7 LochsHiking10 km
- Urquhart Castle Visitor CentreMuseum in Near Inverness, Scotland, UK4.6 km
- Kilmore Parish Church of Scotland, DrumnadrochitArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK3.3 km
- Corrimony, White BridgeBridge in Inverness-Shire, Highland, Scotland, UK, carries a minor road across River Enrick9.7 km
When to go to Highland
The best time to visit Highland is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:01
- FebPossible9:07
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time14:00
- MayBest time16:16
- JunBest time17:37
- JulBest time17:03
- AugBest time15:00
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:58
- NovBetter not7:38
- DecPossible6:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 22. In April, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Highland
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 167 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Fort Augustus27 places21 km
- Inverness57 places24 km
- Kingussie29 places39 km
- Dalwhinnie23 places44 km
- Alness23 places45 km
- Kyle76 places55 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Highland?
The best known: Urquhart Castle, Meall Fuar-mhonaidh, Corrimony chambered cairn, Beinn Dubhcharaidh, Carn Tarsuinn. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Highland?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 22.
How do you get to Highland?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 167 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Highland as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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