Highland Folk Museum, Kingussie
A treasure trove of Highland history. Learn how Highlanders lived in the past through a variety of exciting indoor and outdoor exhibitions and live demonstrations (programme available).
Open April - October, Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 2pm - 6pm. Winter, Monday to Friday 10am - 3pm. (Closed Xmas and New Year period).
Tel: +44 (0) 1540 661307.

Highland Wildlife Park Kincraig.
Discover the delights of Scottish Wildlife - some now extinct or very rare in the wild, including wolves, bison, lynx, wildcat, otter and capercaillie. Visitor Centre, cafeteria, picnic area and giftshop. Sheepdog demonstrations and event days, April to October.
Park open every day, weather permitting, from 10am.
Please phone for details +44 (0) 1540 651270. Kincraig, seven miles south of Aviemore on the B9152.

Culloden Battlefield, Inverness.
The National Trust for Scotland. Site of defeat in 1746 of Prince Charles Edward Stuart. Battlefield and Visitor Centre with multilingual audio-visual programme. Bookshop, restaurant.
Visitor Centre open: 1st February to 31st March and 1st November to 30th December (except 25/26 December) daily 10am-4pm; 1st April to 31st October daily 9am-6pm. Restaurant opens 10am. Restaurant and AV show close 30 minutes earlier.

Balnain House, Home of Highland Music, Inverness
Discover for yourself the richness of Highland music in the audio visual exhibition. Play the Great Highland Bagpipe, the Fiddle and the Clarsach. Join in a traditional music season in the cosy Highland cafe. The best Celtic Music shop in the Highlands.
Opening hours, Summer 10am-6pm 7 days, Monday to Friday 10am-8pm. Live music most evenings. Winter 10am-5pm, 5 days. (closed Sunday and Monday).

Groam House Museum, Rosemarkie.
Discover the Picts. Stunning collection of original carved Pictish stones. Make rubbings of Pictish symbols; play our 'Pictish' Harp; video displays; temporary exhibitions; shop.
Open Easter Week; 1 May - 1 October; Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sundays 2 - 4.30pm, 1 October to 1 May; Saturday & Sunday 2 - 4pm.
Tel: +44 (0) 1381 620961

Falls of Shin Visitor Centre, Lairg
Watch wild salmon in their natural habitat on a magnificent waterfall. Excellent restaurant and interesting shopping. Picnics and forest walks. Childrens play area. Access to all attractions is free.
April to October, 10am - 5.30pm, 7 days. Coaches welcome.
Tel: +44 (0) 1549 402231.

Caithness Glass, Wick
View glassmaking at close quarters. Split level viewing gallery. Exhibition on Caithness Glass history. Factory Shop. Restaurant. Admission is free. Well worth a visit to marvel at the skills of the glassmakers and find a bargain in the factory shop.
Glassmaking Monday - Friday. Visitor Centre open 6 days a week all year plus Sundays Easter to December.
Tel: +44 (0) 1955 602286.

Skara Brae, Orkney
The best preserved stone age village in Western Europe with houses containing stone furniture, hearths and drains and linked by stone passageways. 19 miles NW of Kirkwall.
Open April - September, Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 6.30pm, Sunday 11.30am - 6.30pm.
October - March, Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm, Sunday 2pm - 4.30pm
Tel: +44 (0) 1856 841815.

Gairloch Heritage Museum
Award winning museum illustrating all aspects of life in a typical West Highland Parish from stone age to the present day. Hands on Activities for children. Attached licensed restaurant serves meals all day.
Open Easter - Mid October, Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, other times by arrangement. Closed Sundays.
Tel: +44 (0) 1445 712449

Castle Moil Seal Cruises, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye.
Cruise under the Skye Bridge to the seal colony on Eilean Mhal. Up to 200 Seals may be seen, plus many magnificent Sea Birds, Guillemots, Eider, Cormorants, Shags, Herons, Oyster Catchers. Regular sightings of Sea Otters. A photographers paradise.
Sailing times - Easter - October 10am - 12noon, 2pm - 4pm.
Tel: +44 (0) 1599 544235

Glenfinnan
The National Trust for Scotland.
Monument to Clansmen who followed Prince Charles Edward Stuart in the 1745 Jacobite uprising. Visitor Centre with commentaries in four languages, shop and snack bar.
Visitor Centre open 31 March to 18 May and 1 September to 31 October daily 10am - 5pm.
19 May to 31 August 10am - 6pm.

Highland Mystery World
Discover the myths and legends of the Highlands, meet characters from ancient Scottish times, enjoy the storyteller's Celtic and Pictish tales. Great fun for all ages indoors and out whatever the weather.
Gift shop and restaurant.
Open daily 10am - 6pm.
20 minutes from Fort William on main A82 (Glasgow to Inverness).
Tel: +44 (0) 1855 811660

Barcaldine (The Black) Castle. Benderloch
The 16th century home of the Campbells of Barcaldine. Historically associated with the Glencoe massacre and Appin murder. Explore secret passages, view the Bottle Dungeon, will you see the ghost? Breathtaking views. Teas and Souvenirs. Just off the Oban/Fort William road.
Open Easter week and from May - end of September. 7 days 11am - 5.30pm. Closed Saturdays.
Tel: +44 (0) 1631 720598

Arduaine Gardens
The National Trust for Scotland.
Surprises await you in this west coast garden, sheltered from the strong winds of the Western Isles. Glorious bursts of colour in spring and early summer from its rhododendrons and azaleas. Informal lawns, shrubberies and wild woodland.
Open all year, 9.30am - sunset.
Tel: +44 (0)1852 200366

Inveraray Castle
Headquarters of the Clan Campbell since the early 15th century. The present castle was built in the 18th century.
Open Saturday 5th April until Sundat 12th October. Closed Fridays except during July and August.
Craft shop. Tearoom, meal/snack service.
Last admissions 12.30pm and 5pm.
Tel: +44 (0) 1499 302203

An Tairbeart Heritage Centre
Unique celebration of the Highland Environment - beautiful views, woodland walks, displays, craft demonstrations, exhibitions, Ceilidhs and festivals. Scenery, music, stories and good food give visitors a real taste of Argyll. A superb restaurant, shop and frequent tastings highlight the wealth of local produce.
Open all year 10am - sunset.
Tel +44 (0) 1880 820190

Scone Palace, Perth
On the A93. A must for all Scots and Scotland's visitors. Crowning place of Kings of Scots. Fabulous collection of furniture, porcelain, clocks and ivories. Magnificent grounds. Adventure playground, restaurants.
Open Daily 28 March to 13 October, 9.30am - 5pm.
Tel: +44 (0) 1738 552300.

Loch Lomond Park Authority
Established for the conservation of landscape and wildlife and to promote sustainable public enjoyment throughout the Loch Lomond area. Visit Balloch Castle, the Loch Lomond Park Centre at Luss, Firkin Point Picnic Site or the new Loch Lomond Park Centre at Balmaha for information and exhibitions. The Ranger Service operates throughout the Regional Park area and provides a varied events programme.
Tel: +44 (0) 1389 758216

Mount Stuart House and Gardens. Isle of Bute
Scottish Tourism Oscar Winner
Spectacular High Victorian Gothic House, splendid interiors and architectural detail, set in 300 acres of stunning woodlands and historic gardens. Tearoom, shop, scenic picnic areas, car park. 5 miles south of Rothsay, frequent ferry service from mainland.
Opens 2nd May to 12th October 10am to 5pm.
(Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays.)
Tel: +44 (0) 1700 5033877

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