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, Sunset Dining, Mountain Garden, Guided Walks, Footpath Network, November Christmas Market.


Prices: £4.00-£8.95
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.cairngormmountain.org
e: info@cairngormmountain.org

Contact: Ticket Office
PR GL R CP EPW No limit

Visitor Attraction

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: £4.00
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.malts.com
e: liz.miller@diageo.com

Contact: Liz Miller
GL CP EPW On Application

Visitor Attraction

Cromarty Miller House & Hugh Miller's Cottage
(the National Trust for Scotland)
Church Street
Cromarty
IV11 8XA

t: 0131 243 9304
f: 0131 243 9594
Discover the many talents of Hugh Miller - stonemason, geologist, writer and editor at this superb new museum. Visitors can also view the 17th century thatched cottage where he was born.


Prices: £4.20
Open: Mar-Oct
w: www.nts.org.uk
e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk

PR GL EPW

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: £5.00
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.malts.com
e: jackie.robertson@diageo.com

Contact: Jackie Robertson
PR GL CP On Application

Visitor Attraction

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

t: 0131 668 8894
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.


Prices: £3.25-£6.50 (2007 rates)
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Donna Laidlaw
PR R CP No limit

Castle

Dunbeath Dunbeath Heritage Centre
Registered Museum
Old School
Dunbeath
Caithness
KW6 6ED

t: 01593 731233
f: 01593 731233
Landscape Interpretation and study centre. Dunbeath offers something for everyone: archaeology, historical harbour, picturesque strath, birth-place of novelist Neil Gunn.


Prices: £1.50 - £2.00
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.dunbeath-heritage.org.uk

Contact: Meg Sinclair
PR GL CP EPW 50

Visitor Attraction

Fort Augustus Cruise Loch Ness
Knockburnie
Inchnacardoch
Fort Augustus
PH32 4BN

t: 01320 366277
f: 01320 366221
Cruises on Loch Ness from Fort Augustus. Hi tech sonar, tea coffee bar. Twin decks. Hourly cruises, full commentry given.


Prices: £5.00 - £9.00
Open: Mar-Nov
w: www.cruiselochness.com
e: info@cruiselochness.com

Contact: Ronald MacKenzie
PR GL CP 120


Fort William Ben Nevis Distillery & Visitor Centre
Lochy Bridge
Fort William
PH33 6TJ

t: 01397 700200
f: 01397 702768
Working distillery producing award winning blended and single malt whiskies in a uniquely picturesque and traditional setting.


Prices: From £4.00
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.bennevis.co.uk

Contact: John A Carmichael
PR GL R CP No Limit

Visitor Attraction

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 their own whisky shop. 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

Fort William Nevis Range Mountain Cable Cars
Torlundy
Fort William
PH33 6SW

t: 01397 705825
f: 01397 705854
Effortless cable-car ride to 2150 ft on Aonach Mor beside Ben Nevis. Walks, restaurant, mountain discovery centre & mountain biking. Winter ski area.


Prices: £5.00 - £8.50
Open: Dec-Nov
w: www.nevisrange.co.uk
e: info@nevisrange.co.uk

Contact: Virginia Millen
PR GL R CP EPW No limit

Visitor Attraction

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

t: 0131 243 9304
f: 0131 243 9594
Modern and eco-friendly visitor centre with state of the art exhibition and visitor services. Set in one of the most stunning landscapes in highland Scotland.


Prices: £3.15
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.nts.org.uk
e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk

PR R CP EPW

Visitor Attraction

Golspie Dunrobin Castle
Golspie
KW10 6SF

t: 01408 633177
f: 01408 634081
Home to Clan Sutherland. Magnificent displays of furniture, paintings and family silver. Formal Garden, Museum, Tea Room, Gift Shop. Daily Falconry displays.


Prices: £5.00 - £7.00
Open: Apr-Oct 15th
w: www.highlandescape.com
e: info@dunrobincastle.net

Contact: Scott Morrison
PR GL R CP

Awaiting Inspection

Inverness Culloden Visitor Centre
(the National Trust for Scotland)
Culloden
Inverness
IV1 2EU

t: 0131 243 9304
f: 0131 243 9594
A brand new visitor centre opens this year at Culloden, scene of the last major battle fought on mainland Britain. World-class interpretation, Restaurant and retail facilities.


Prices: £6.50
Open: Feb-Dec
w: www.nts.org.uk
e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk

PR R CP EPW

Visitor Attraction

Inverness Highland Wineries
Moniack Castle
Kirkhill
Inverness
IV5 7PQ

t: 01463 831283
f: 01463 831419
16th century Clan Fraser Castle producing wines, liqueurs, sauces, offering tours, tastings, video and talk. Scotland's number one winery.


Prices: £2.00
Open: Jan-Dec

Contact: Jonathan Garden
PR GL CP No limit

Visitor Attraction

Inverness Jacobite - Experience Loch Ness
Tomnahurich Bridge
Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5TD

t: 01463 233999
f: 01463 710188
Established in 1973, Jacobite offers an extensive range of cruises and coach and cruise options with escursions to Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness 2000 - Experience Loch Ness with Jacobite.


Prices: From £5.00
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.jacobite.co.uk
e: info@jacobite.co.uk

Contact: Freda Rapson
PR GL R CP EPW 159

Tour

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. Drivers' room. 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

Inverness Scottish Showtime Xperience
Ramada Hotel
Church Street
Inverness

t: 01349 830930
f: 01349 830999
Hailed "The Best" by drivers & guides who have seen the rest. This award winning Scottish Evening is a fast moving unforgettable spectacle unique in the Highlands. A memorable highlight with audience participation. Great fun.


Prices: £12.50 concessions available
Open: Jun-Aug Mon-Thurs.
w: www.scottishshowtime.com
e: maggie@nessie.org.uk

Contact: Maggie
PR R EPW 150


Isle of Skye Armadale Castle Gardens and Museum of the Isles
Armadale
Sleat
Isle of Skye
IV45 8RS

t: 01471 844305
f: 01471 844275
Ruins of Armadale Castle set amidst 40 acres of woodland garden and nature trails. Museum of the Isles with genealogy research. Restaurant, Gift Shops and Garden Shop.


Prices: £5.60a £4.00ss £3.80 group
Open: April - Oct
w: www.clandonald.com
e: office@clandonald.com

Contact: David Macdonald
PR GL R CP EPW 70

Visitor Attraction

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

t: 01478 614308
f: 01478 614302
Whilst on the island, 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 £5, 8-17yo £2.50, under 8's unable to tour but welcome to visit.
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.malts.com

Contact: Georgette Crawford
GL CP All by Appointment

Visitor Attraction

John o'Groats John o'Groats Ferries
Ferry Office
John o'Groats
KW1 4YR

t: 01955 611353
f: 01955 611301
Passenger ferry service from John O'Groats in the Far North of Scotland to Orkney. Every day all summer from 1st May to 30th September. You have a choice of Day Tours of Orkney from John O' Groats or Inverness. Let us take you away for a day out on Orkney.


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

Contact: Fred Fermor



John O'Groats John O'Groats Knitwear Company
County Road
John O'Groats
KW1 4YR

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


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

Contact: Sandra Sinclair
R CP No limit


Kyle of Lochalsh Seaprobe Atlantis
Semi-Submersible Glass Bottom Boat Trips
Tourist Information Centre
Kyle of Lochalsh

t: 0800 980 4846
Enjoy all the scenery and wildlife above & below the waves. See WWII Shipwreck, Beautiful Kelp Forests, Fish, Seals, Otters. Occasional Dolphins & Whales. Driver Incentive Scheme.


Prices: £6.00
Open: Mar-Nov
w: www.seaprobeatlantis.com
e: seaprobe@msn.com

Contact: Nigel Smith
PR GL R CP EPW 55

Tour

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

t: 01463 872004
f: 01463 872008
At Glen Ord Distillery Visitor Centre you will find an informative exhibition, well stocked shop and guided tours available.


Prices: £5.00
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.malts.com
e: lynne.m.sutherland@diageo.com

Contact: Lynne Sutherland
GL CP On Application

Visitor Attraction

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

t: 0131 668 8894
f: 0131 668 8888
Built following the battle of Culloden. Fort George, is the mightiest artillary fortification, in Britain, if not Europe.


Prices: £3.25-£6.50 (2007 rates)
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Donna Laidlaw
PR R CP No limit

Historic Attraction

Newtonmore Waltzing Waters
Main Street
Newtonmore
PH20 1DR

t: 01540 673752
See what millions have seen...and never forgotten...THE WORLD'S MOST ELABORATE WATER, LIGHT & MUSIC PRODUCTION. Experienced in a modern, fully seated indoor theatre. Gift shop, coffee loft & free parking.


Prices: Adult £4.50, Concession £4.00, Child (4-14yrs) £2.50. Group rate for 15+
Open: 16 Feb - 12th Dec
w: www.waltzingwaters.co.uk
e: waltzingwaters@btconnect.com

PR CP 120

Visitor Attraction

Poolewe Inverewe Garden (the National Trust for Scotland)
Poolewe
Ross-shire
IV22 2LG

t: 0131 243 9304
f: 0131 943 9594
One of the world's great gardens situated on the shores of Loch Ewe. A spectacular setting for extensive collections of exotic plants, shrubs and trees providing colour throughout the year.


Prices: £5.25
Open: Jan-Dec
w: wwww.nts.org.uk
e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk

PR GL R CP EPW no max

Garden

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, food and whisky shop. Drivers' room.


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

Contact: Thomas MacDonald
R CP No limit

Tourist Shop

Tain The Glenmorangie Distillery Company
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 McKenzie
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