Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Scottish Highlands, Scotland

August 8, 2021 Sheron Bogner

The moody, romantic Scottish Highlands start at Loch Lomond just north of Glasgow. Comprising a slew of mountain ranges, this sparsely populated land is best seen by train on the West Highland Line. Mountains, lochs, bright heather and rhododendrons give way to white sand beaches and rugged coves as the train nears Mallaig. For a more active take on the region, hike the West Highland Way or visit the Trossachs National Park. Ben Nevis, a popular climbing spot, looms over the town of Fort William.
Restaurants in Scottish Highlands

1. Cairngorm Brewery

Unit 12 Dalfaber Industrial Estate Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore PH22 1ST Scotland +44 1479 812222 http://www.cairngormbrewery.com/index.php?app=gbu0&ns=display&ref=splash
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5.0 based on 354 reviews

Cairngorm Brewery

Reviewed By CptHowdy - Stafford, United Kingdom

Well stocked brewery shop. Alas tours not on at present due to Covid. Knowledgeable and friendly gentleman working in the shop though and got an excellent selection of beers to take away. Plus you can see a good amount of the brewery through the large windows in the shop which is a cool touch.

Camusterrach, Applecross IV54 8LU Scotland +44 1520 744395 [email protected] http://www.applecrossgallery.com
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5.0 based on 138 reviews

Applecross Photographic Gallery

A stunning exhibition of images from Scotland's Northwest Coast. Enjoy free coffee whilst browsing the gallery. Landscape and Wildlife Photographic Workshops. Photographic and canvas printing. Open every day 9am-5pm in summer. Please check winter opening times locally or on our website to avoid disappointment.

Reviewed By daverN4841RH

Outstanding photography, printed and framed in-house by two friendly and talented fellas, absolute pleasure to visit and meet them both. Located in stunning part of the West Coast, and just a stones throw from Applecross Inn.

3. Speyside Distillery

Duchess Road, Kingussie Scotland +44 141 647 4464 http://www.speysidedistillers.co.uk
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Speyside Distillery

4. Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre

55A High Street, Fort William PH33 6DH Scotland +44 1397 705314 [email protected] http://lochabergeopark.org.uk/
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5.0 based on 48 reviews

Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre

Lochaber Geopark encompasses an area of 4,468Km2, including the Small Isles, Ardnamurchan, Ben Nevis and Glencoe. Discover the incredible geological heritage of the area in our Visitor Centre on Fort William's High Street and whatever your adventure, look out for our interpretation panels throughout Lochaber. We provide Geotours which help you discover the history of Lochaber's Landscape. For more information on these, and booking, please visit our website or come into our visitor centre. You can book them here: https://lochabergeopark.org.uk/product-category/geotours/

Reviewed By Babylon999 - Castelnau-le-Lez, France

Welcoming, bright, an extremely professional presentation of local geology, with something for all levels, from the volcanic sandpit right up to advanced geology with the shop owner. A truly wonderful find. I hope to go back one day and do their trip to Ardnamurchan. Full marks, Lochaber Geopark!

5. Mallaig Pool & Leisure

Fank Brae, Mallaig PH41 4RG Scotland +44 1687 462229 [email protected] http://www.mallaigleisure.org.uk
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Mallaig Pool & Leisure

Mallaig Pool & Leisure Centre is a charity and social enterprise, run by a board of volunteers who are drawn from the community. The manager and dedicated staff ensure the day-to-day running of the facility. Our aim is to provide every member of our community – young, old, and in-between – with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. While benefiting the local population is our first and foremost goal, we will of course also give a warm welcome to any visitors who come through our door.

6. Eilean Donan Castle

Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland +44 1599 555202 [email protected] http://www.eileandonancastle.com/
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4.5 based on 4,314 reviews

Eilean Donan Castle

This picturesque castle, built in 1220, holds the title of the most photographed castle in Scotland.

Reviewed By Armaska - Tallinn, Estonia

Eilean Donan was our third castle after Stirling and Inveraray and they all were worth the visits! They all have picturesque locations but they are super different in the inside. We really liked the Eilean Donan audio tour and we specially liked the kitchen and bedrooms - super interesting to see how noble people lived. And do not miss the before pictures - it is unbelievable that a family (and restoration worker) had the vision and means to build it up again. Definitely a gem!

7. Clynelish Distillery

On the A9, Brora KW9 6LR Scotland +44 1408 623000 [email protected] http://www.malts.com/en-row/distilleries/clynelish/
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4.5 based on 289 reviews

Clynelish Distillery

Clynelish proudly serves as one of the Four Corners distilleries of Johnnie Walker. We distil the rich Highland Malt that is enjoyed around the world on its own and as a vital component of Johnnie Walker whiskies. Discover the mysterious and hidden spirit of our coastal Sutherland home, where we create our rich, waxy whisky, carrying notes of tropical fruit and honey. Clynelish Distillery is located on the A9 at the popular coastal holiday town of Brora, Sutherland, around one hour north of Inverness. With beautiful views of the North Sea and the hills to the north - where the Clynemilton burn runs over seams of gold in the rock. With this water, Clynelish distillery produces a fruity, waxy, slightly smoky single malt.

Reviewed By GuyP1168

We were thoroughly looked after at Clynelish - our penultimate distillery on our Classic Malts Adventure! The ladies went above and beyond even making us cups of coffee before our tour began. Jess was very personable with a great knowledge and passion for the history of Clynelish and Brora! We loved it - thank you xxx

8. Jacobite Steam Train

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4.5 based on 3,963 reviews

Jacobite Steam Train

Described as the greatest railway journey in the world, this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, it visits Britain’s most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig; passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, finally arriving next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis!

Castle Wynd, Inverness Scotland +44 1349 781730 [email protected] http://inverness.highland.museum/
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4.5 based on 554 reviews

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

This museum combines fine art with historical and natural artifacts to give visitors a more complete picture of Inverness's complex history.

Reviewed By CopinsayLass - Orkney Islands, United Kingdom

Located adjacent to River Ness, the castle & Inverness Old Town, museum offers free entry with lift available for prams, pushchairs & wheelchairs. Plenty of historical artifacts & examples of Scottish heritage & culture very nearly from the Big Bang (or creation theory of your choice). Below exhibit cases are drawers of items to see, with full information text in English and Gaelic. Interesting gadgets & games for hands-on experience, cafe on site. Museum staff were polite, friendly & helpful.

10. Inverness Botanic Gardens

Inverness Botanic Gardens Bught Lane Bught Park, Inverness IV3 5SS Scotland +44 1463 713553 [email protected] http://www.highlifehighland.com/inverness-botanic-gardens/
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4.5 based on 624 reviews

Inverness Botanic Gardens

Opened in 1993 by Prince Edward, Inverness Botanic Gardens, formerly Inverness Floral Hall & Gardens, are an oasis of calm and beauty within walking distance of the city centre. With each new season the outside gardens are an explosion of colour and texture, and borders are planted to demonstrate a wide variety of plants and growing conditions. The impressive glasshouses reveal the drama of plant diversity ranging from the tropical rainforests to arid, heat scorched desert.

Reviewed By valt644 - County Durham, United Kingdom

Visited last Sunday. Free to enter but made a donation. Took about an hour to wander round. Beautiful plants and flowers, the colours were still very vibrant and especially loved the dahlias which were glorious. Also loved the bug hotel. A lovely place to visit.

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