Visitor Attractions

Key to Facilities: PR: Party Rate Available, R: Restaurant, CP: Coach Parking, GL: Guides/Lecturers,
EPW: Educational Parties Welcomed, final figure refers to Max Party Size. Quality rating awarded by VisitScotland Quality Assurance.


Aviemore CairnGorm Mountain
By Aviemore
PH22 1RB

t: 01479 861261
f: 01479 861207
Highest and Fastest Mountain Railway in the UK, Spectacular Views, Mountain Exhibition,Gift Shops, Panoramic Restaurant, Ceilidhs, Mountain Garden, Camera Obscura(free entry), Guided Walks, Footpath Network.


Prices: £4.50-£9.75
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.cairngormmountain.org
e: info@cairngormmountain.org

Contact: Ticket Office
PR GL R CP EPW No limit

Visitor Attraction
Gold Assisted wheelchair access

Brora Clynelish Distillery
Brora
KW9 6LR

t: 01408 623000
f: 01408 623004
Visit Clynelish Distillery and take a guided tour to see the distillers at work producing their own brand of liquid gold.


Prices: From £5.00
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.discovering-distilleries.com
e: clynelish.distillery@diageo.com

Contact: Claire Fraser
GL CP EPW On Application

Visitor Attraction

Dalwhinnie Dalwhinnie Distillery Visitor Centre
Dalwhinnie
Inverness-shire
PH19 1AB

t: 01540 672219
f: 01540 672228
One of Scotland's highest distilleries - mid way between Perth and Inverness. Home of the Gentle Spirit. A warm welcome awaits.


Prices: From £5.00
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.discovering-distilleries.com
e: dalwhinnie.distillery@diageo.com

Contact: Ewan MacKintosh
PR GL CP On Application

Visitor Attraction

Drumnadrochit Urquhart Castle
c/o Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH

t: 0131 668 8831
f: 0131 668 8888
The remains of one of the largest Castles in Scotland. Dominates a rocky promontory on Loch Ness. Splendid views up and down the Loch. The visitor centre provides a fascinating display of artefacts plus an audiovisual presentation.


Prices: £4.50-£7.40
Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec).
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Historic Scotland Sales Team
PR R CP No limit

Castle
Gold Unassisted wheelchair access

Elgin Elgin Cathedral
c/o Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH

t: 0131 668 8831
f: 0131 668 8888
The superb remains of a magnificent 13th century cathedral. Almost destroyed in 1390 by Alexander Stewart the infamous "Wolf of Badenoch".


Prices: £3.00-£5.00
Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan)
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Historic Scotland Sales Team
PR GL No limit

Historic Attraction
Gold Assisted wheelchair access

Elgin Johnstons of Elgin
Newmill
Elgin
IV30 4AF

t: 01343 554000
f: 01343 554093
Visit us to enjoy our latest range, alongside our Courtyard Home and Garden Shop, interactive Heritage Centre and Mill Tour. We also offer the finest quality food in our Food Hall and Coffee Shop.

Open: 7 days Monday - Saturday 9am - 5.30pm Sunday 11am - 5.00pm
w: www.johnstonscashmere.com
e: shop@johnstonscashmere.com

Contact: Charlotte Mountain
GL R CP EPW

Visitor Attraction
Access for visitors with mobility difficulties

Forres Brodie Castle
(the National Trust for Scotland)
Brodie
Forres
Moray
IV36 2TE

t: 0844 493 2663
f: 0844 493 2260
Wonderful 16th-century tower house, packed with enough art and antiques to keep connoisseurs happy all day. In Spring the grounds are carpeted with a magnificent collection of daffodils.


Prices: From £6.00 or Discover Tickets
Open: Apr-Oct
w: www.nts.org.uk/discover
e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk

PR GL R CP EPW

Castle
Bronze Assisted wheelchair access

Forres Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery
c/o Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH

t: 0131 668 8831
f: 0131 668 8888
A completely preserved time capsule of the distiller's craft. Wander at will through this fine old Victorian Distillery with the aid of an audio guide and then enjoy a dram.


Prices: £3.30-£5.50 (2011-2 rates)
Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan)
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Historic Scotland Sales Team
PR GL CP No limit

Visitor Attraction
Silver Unassisted wheelchair access

Fort William Ben Nevis Highland Centre
Belford Road
Fort William
PH33 6BZ

t: 01397 704244
Here you will find a wide selection of knitwear, countrywear, Scottish gifts and food as well as the whisky shopoffering free tastings.Original end of the West Highland Way where you can purchase souvenirs. Drivers' room.


Prices: Free
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.ewm.co.uk
e: simplythebest@ewm.co.uk

Contact: Aileen Haggart
R CP No limit

Tourist Shop
Access for visitors with mobility difficulties

Fort William Treasures of the Earth
Corpach
Fort William
PH33 7JL

t: 01397 772283
Experience one of Europe’s finest private collections of crystals, gemstones and fossils, displayed in an atmospheric simulation of caves and caverns. Open 10am – 5pm 7 Days a week Summer (July – mid September) 9.30 – 7pm Dec, Jan & Feb – Please phone or go online for hours


Prices: Group rates available
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.co.uk
e: info@TreasuresOfTheEarth.co.uk

PR GL CP

Visitor Attraction

Glencoe Glencoe Visitor Centre
(the National Trust for Scotland)
Glencoe
PH49 4LA

t: 0844 493 2663
f: 0844 493 2260
Modern, eco-friendly visitor centre with state of the art exhibition and visitor services. Set in one of the most stunning landscapes in highland Scotland and winner of Gold Green Tourism Business Scheme award.


Prices: from £5.00 or Discover Tickets
Open: All year
w: www.nts.org.uk/discover
e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk

PR GL R CP EPW

Visitor Attraction
Gold Assisted wheelchair access

Golspie Dunrobin Castle
Golspie
KW10 6SF

t: 01408 633177
f: 01408 634081
Dunrobin Castle dates from 1400.The Castle contains a magnificent collection of furniture, silver,tapestries, and family portraits. Outstanding formal gardens designed by Sir Charles Barry. Falconry displays Monday to Saturday


Prices: £7.00- £8.00
Open: Apr-Oct 15th
w: www.dunrobincastle.co.uk
e: info@dunrobincastle.co.uk

Contact: Scott Morrison
PR GL R CP


Highland Tomatin Distillery
Tomatin
Inverness Shire
Scotland
Inverness
IV13 7YT

t: 01463 248144
f: 01463 248149
Tomatin Distillery home of the finest Highland single malt scotch whisky, is located in the Monadhliath Mountains just south of Inverness. If your looking for a tour,production DVD viewing or a taste of the whisky, our friendly staff are on hand to help.

Open: Monday Friday all year.Saturday Sunday from Easter to end October
w: www.tomatin.com
e: marie@tomatin.co.uk

Contact: Marie Macleod
GL CP 50

Visitor Attraction

Inverness Cawdor Castle
Nairn
Highland
IV12 5RD

t: 01667 404401
A superb fairy-tale castle and just what every visitor is looking for. Fine paintings,tapestries and furniture. Three gardens, courtyard cafe, shops, nature trail, golf course, events programme and much more.


Prices: Groups (over 20 people) £8.00
Open: May-Sep
w: www.cawdorcastle.co.uk
e: info@cawdorcastle.co.uk

Contact: Alison Clark
PR GL R CP EPW 50

Castle

Inverness Culloden Battlefield
(the National Trust for Scotland)
Culloden
Inverness
IV1 5EU

t: 0844 493 2663
f: 0844 493 2260
5 Star world class visitor attraction - scene of the last major battle fought on mainland Britain. Exciting 360o battle immersion theatre, fantastic weapons display, and GPS audio battlefield guides. Excellent restaurant and branded Culloden gifts for sale.


Prices: from £7.50 or Discover Tickets
Open: All year
w: www.nts.org.uk/discover
e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk

PR GL R CP EPW

Visitor Attraction
Gold Unassisted wheelchair access

Inverness Jacobite Cruises Ltd
Tomnahurich Bridge
Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5TD

t: 01463 233999
f: 01463 710188
There is no better way to experience Loch Ness than by boat. Award winning Jacobite Cruises gets you onto the water and into the heart of this iconic landscape.


Prices: From £11.50
Open: All Year
w: www.jacobite.co.uk
e: info@jacobite.co.uk

PR GL CP EPW 94

Tour
Gold

Inverness James Pringle Weavers Shopping Village
Holm Mills
Dores Road
Inverness
IV2 4RB

t: 01463 223311
f: 01463 231042
Here you will find a wide selection of knitwear, countrywear,outerwear,golf equipment and accessories, whisky shop,Scottish gifts and food, Pavers Shoe shop.Highland Weaveing Exhibition. Ghillies Restaurant. Coach washing facilities.


Prices: Free
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.ewm.co.uk
e: simplythebest@ewm.co.uk

Contact: Neil Souter
R CP No limit

Visitor Attraction
Access for visitors with mobility difficulties

Isle of Skye Clan Donald Skye
Armadale
Sleat
Isle of Skye
IV45 8RS

t: 01471844305
f: 01471844275
Visit Clan Donald Skye - the romantic ruined Armadale Castle & Gardens, Museum of the Isles, woodland walks, outdoor activities, study centre, plus restaurant & gifts shop–all with glorious views across the Sound of Sleat.


Prices: Groups (over 8 people) £5.25
Open: March to November
w: www.clandonald.com
e: office@clandonald.com

Contact: Mags Macdonald
PR GL R CP EPW 100

Visitor Attraction
Unassisted Wheelchair Access

Isle of Skye Talisker Distillery
Carbost
Isle of Skye
IV47 8SR

t: 01478 614308
f: 01478 614302
Visit Talisker Distillery, the only distillery on the Isle of Skye and home of Talisker single malt. Tastings, tours, selection of fine malt whiskies available. Restricted access for wheelchair users.


Prices: Adults £6, 8-17yo £3.00, under 8's unable to tour but welcome to
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.discovering-distilleries.com
e: talisker@diageo.com

Contact: Fiona MacIntyre
GL CP All by Appointment

Visitor Attraction

John O'Groats Ferries John O'Groats Ferries
Ferry Office
John O\
Caithness
John o\
KW1 4YR

t: 01955 611353
f: 01955 611301
ORKNEY DAY TRIPS - FOR COACH PARTIES.40 minute ferry crossing from John O'Groats. On arrival on the Islands your exclusive coach with local driver guide will take you on a fascinating tour. Ferries leave at 9am and 10.30am Daily.


Prices: On Application
Open: May-Sep
w: www.jogferry.co.uk
e: fred@jogferry.co.uk

Contact: Fred Fermor
PR CP 100


John O' Groats John O'Groats Ferries
County Road
John O
KW1 4YR

t: 01955 611326
A superb selection of quality knitwear, clothing, accessories and souvenirs at the UK's most northern point.Coffee Shop serving Costa Coffee


Prices: Free
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.ewm.co.uk
e: simplythebest@ewm.co.uk

R CP No limit


Kyle of Lochalsh Seaprobe Atlantis
Kyle of Lochalsh
IV40 8AE

t: 01471 822716
Voted 'Best Wildlife Watching Experience in the UK'by the Telegraph.Totally unique, very informative and extremely popular. See all the local wildlife above & below the waves. Seals,Otters,Scenery, Birds & Underwater Kelp Forests.


Prices: Group Rates £8.50, Adults £12.99, Child £6.99, Family £38, Concession £11.99
Open: Easter - 31st October
w: www.seaprobeatlantis.com
e: seaprobe@msn.com

Contact: Nigel Smith
PR GL CP EPW 55

Visitor Attraction

Loch Ness Loch Ness Nessie Shop
@ Loch Ness Clansman Hotel
Brackla,
Loch Ness-side
Inverness
IV3 8LA

t: 01456 450743
Large FREE Car/Coach Park with FREE access to the Loch-Side! Great value large Gift Shop, with Whisky, Crystal, Books, Clothing, Craft/Souvenir & sundry items. OPEN ALL YEAR. Hourly Boat Trips on site, via our Car Park.


Prices: Free
Open: All Year (exc Xmas Day)
w: www.lochnessgifts.com
e: info@lochnessgifts.com

GL R CP EPW LOCHNGIF3183


Muir of Ord Glen Ord Distillery Visitor Centre
Muir of Ord
Ross-shire
IV6 7UJ

t: 01463 872004
f: 01463 872008
Enjoy a tour at the closest distillery to Inverness and have a dram of the Classic Highland Malt we have been making since 1838. Browse our range of Single Malt Whiskies from all corners of Scotland.


Prices: From £5.00
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.discovering-distilleries.com
e: glen.ord.distillery@diageo.com

Contact: Barbara Cameron
GL CP No Limit

Visitor Attraction

Nairn Fort George (by Ardersier)
c/o Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH

t: 0131 668 8831
f: 0131 668 8888
Built following the battle of Culloden. Fort George, is the mightiest artillary fortification, in Britain, if not Europe. Audio tour available in six languages.


Prices: £4.10-£6.90
Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec)
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Historic Scotland Sales Team
PR R CP No limit

Historic Attraction
Access for visitors with mobility difficulties Gold

Spean Bridge Spean Bridge Mill
Spean Bridge
PH34 4EP

t: 01397 712260
Watch Mary Carol Souness, our resident weaver, bring the Scottish weaving tradition alive. Knitwear, tweeds, tartans, Scottish gifts and souvenirs, food and whisky shop with tastings.Coffee Shop serving Costa Coffee Drivers' room.


Prices: Free
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.ewm.co.uk
e: simplythebest@ewm.co.uk

Contact: Marianne Campbell
R CP No limit

Tourist Shop

Tain The Glenmorangie Distillery
Tain
Ross-shire
IV19 1PZ

t: 01862 892477
f: 01862 893862
Glenmorangie Distillery can be found on the shores of the Dornoch Firth. Visitors can enjoy tours and tastings by experienced guides and a chance to explore the well-stocked whisky shop.


Prices: £2.50 - redeemable against purchases in the shop
Open: Jan - Dec
w: www.glenmorangie.com
e: tain-shop@glenmorangie.co.uk

Contact: Annette MacKenzie
PR GL CP EPW 12 (larger groups pre-booking advisable)

Visitor Attraction

Ullapool West Highland Woollen Company
5 Shore Street
Ullapool
IV26 2UJ

t: 01854 612399
Superbly located on the harbour front, here you will find a unique selection of quality knitwear, countrywear, gifts and food.


Prices: Free
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.ewm.co.uk
e: simplythebest@ewm.co.uk

Contact: Donna Douglas
CP No limit