Urquhart Castle

Urquhart Castle is a mediaeval courtyard castle with dramatic views over Loch Ness.

Culloden

The richly researched, stimulating and sensitive Culloden Visitor Centre, which stands beside the battlefield, features artefacts from both sides of the battle and interactive displays that reveal the background to the conflict.

• Location: Culloden
• Phone: 01463 796090

Cawdor Castle

Cawdor Castle dates from the late 14th century, built as a private fortress by the Thanes of Cawdor. An ancient medieval tower built around the legendary holly tree.

• Location: Nairn
• Phone: 01667 404 401

Glen Affric

Glen Affric is one of the most beautiful places in Scotland. It’s a classic landscape of perfectly-placed lochs, mountains and a wonderful mix of pine, birch and oak trees.

Chanonry Point

The most popular place to see dolphins is probably a good indicator of the best place to see them! That’s Chanonry Point between Fortrose and Rosemarkie on the Black Isle.

Loch Ness

Will you spot Nessie? We’re a 15 minute drive from the world famous Loch Ness, the deepest fresh-water loch in Scotland and home to the legendary ‘Nessie’. Enjoy the grandeur of its mountain setting from the many roadside viewpoints or take a cruise.

• Location: Loch Ness
• Phone: 01456 450573

Lovat Arms Hotel

All our dishes are prepared from the finest local produce. High quality beef and lamb along with wonderful game and fish from local estates are regularly on the menu. (Dog Friendly)

• Location: Beauly
• Phone: 01463 782313

The Benleva Hotel

At the Benleva we believe in all things local. We pride ourselves in sourcing the finest meats and seafood the highlands have to offer. Our local chef produces simple classic dishes using the best home-grown and locally sourced produce available. (Dog Friendly)

• Location: Drumnadrochit
• Phone: 01456 450 080

The Priory Hotel

The Priory Hotel in Beauly offers a Drive and Dine service – they’ll drive you to and back from the restaurant. Call to reserve a table and to book the free transport. (Dog Friendly in Bar Area Only)

• Location: Beauly
• Phone: 01463 782309

Beauly

The historic town of Beauly is 8 miles away and has a good variety of independent shops including a butcher, a baker, a delicatessen and a greengrocer as well as numerous gift shops and galleries. There are also two small supermarkets: a Co-op on the left hand side as you drive into the town and a Scotmid on the right hand side in the town square.

Eastgate Centre Inverness

The Eastgate Centre in Inverness is a covered mall with a variety of chain stores and specialist shops

Robertson’s Petting Farm

Have a cuddle with the rabbits, take a selfie with Heather, Katie-Morag & Jamie our Highland cows, make jokes with the alpacas and tickle Shifty the Sheep's fluffy head! We have a large play area with a climbing frame, slide, sit-on toys and a huge sand pit - all ages love it here! Our animals are super cute! We have a selection of animals you can meet... Sheep, Lambs, Ducks, Hens, Rabbits, Alpacas, Pigs, Donkeys, Goats and Highland cows!

• Location: Beauly
• Phone: 01463 782 181

Robertson’s Farm Shop

Local Home Baking ,Cheeses, Black Isle Dairy Ice Cream, Yogurt and Milk, Brue Highland s Beef, Venison,Pork, Highland Ready Meals, Local Honey. Home Grown Strawberries and Other Seasonal Veg. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

• Location: Beauly
• Phone: 01463 782 181