Pitcalzean House

For the more adventurous person, this area provides a peaceful luxurious break away from the much travelled and commercially exploited areas of the Highlands, with a wide choice of amenities.

The Cromarty Firth is a tidal area that is protected by the Sutors of Cromarty and expands into the larger Moray Firth, both are renowned for the seal and dolphin populations that enjoy the sheltered waters. Chanonry Point (near Fortrose) has recently been quoted on TV as being the most popular location in Europe for Dolphin watching.

Cruises are locally available to view the antics of all of these aquatic mammals.

Bird Watching

Recently the RSPB identified the foreshore of Nigg Bay as an area of interest, and have taken over the stewardship of the area plus initiated development projects to ensure that the varied visiting wildlife is encouraged to return year after year. A new viewing hide on the foreshore has also been introduced.

Cromarty

The charming village of Cromarty on the Black Isle is just a short trip by ferry during the summer months, and provides that perfect location for finding that antique you always wanted and celebrating such a find with a good lunch and perhaps a drink or two. Dolphin trips are available daily.

Pottery

Small local potteries like Cromarty Pottery in Cromarty, Tain Pottery in Tain and Anta in Fearn (all within 4 miles) are a Highland tradition that allows the visitor to not only see the stages of production but also take away a memento of your stay with an item tailored to suit all pockets.

Archeology

For the historically minded, the Pictish trail and standing stones are both local attractions for those with archeology in their bones! Also Nigg Church is host to one of Scotland’s greatest art treasures - an 8^th century Pictish cross-slab which has been admired and studied by scholars all over the world.

Whisky

Glenmorangie is a famous name in the Scot whisky world and the distillery is about 6 miles away, tours and a factory shop are available for those that fancy a "dram". The distillery was recently a stopping point on the way to John o’Groats for the HERO Malt Whisky classic car rally.

Home of the Duke of Sutherland, who was not widely liked by his fellow Scots for inflicting harsh clearance policy on them; Dunrobin Castle provides an opportunity to see how the aristocracy lived. The fairytale castle is open to the public and the rooms made available on the tour route are interesting and beautifully presented. The formal gardens spread below the castle and down to the shoreline.

Inverness

Historical and cultural attractions are popular and include Culloden Battlefield, The Caledonian Canal, Inverness Castle (currently used as a courthouse), St Andrews Cathedral, the Clava Cairns and many other ancient sites.

West of Inverness, Beauly is an historic village with the ruins of the 13th century Priory at its heart and a new Beauly Centre with connections to local Clans including the Frasers and Chisholms. Close by are a number of beautiful glens notably Strathfarrar and Glen Affric - one of the best places to see remnants of the ancient Caledonian pine forest that once covered much of Scotland. 
 

 
Falls of Shin – Harrods in the Highlands

Situated in the heart of Sutherland in the Highlands of Scotland, the Falls of Shin is a wonderful experience for all the family. Set in the Achany Glen, amongst Highland scenery, Falls of Shin is a day out that has something to offer all members of the family and open all year round.  For those who enjoy the outdoors and wildlife there  forest walks, dramatic waterfalls and the famous salmon leap, where you can watch salmon hurl themselves up the falls. The Falls of Shin is free to visit with plenty of parking space and children's adventure playground.

While visiting Falls of Shin, you have the chance to buy exclusive luxury Harrods gifts. Falls of Shin is currently the only Harrods outlet in Scotland!