How to spend winter in the Scottish Highlands

Winter in the Scottish Highlands offers something outdoorsy for everyone, whatever the weather. You’ll love the breathtaking beauty of a landscape listed as one of National Geographic’s ‘Best of the World’ Destinations in 2023.

Take a sleeper train

The Caledonian sleeper train from London operates nightly services to Inverness and there is little to beat waking up in the morning surrounded by Scottish mountains and sweeping wilderness.

For the outdoor lovers

On the snowy peaks of Cairngorm, Glencoe and Glensie, winter sports enthusiasts can take advantage of several ski centres. Elsewhere, mountaineers attempt to conquer the UK’s highest peak, Ben Nevis, while visitors to Inverness will be intrigued by the mysteries that lurk beneath Loch Ness.

Other attractions include the Inverness Botanical Gardens and its Tropical Greenhouse, while the ruggedness of Rannoch Moor will appeal to hikers and nature lovers keen to see the wildlife that roams the ancient glaciers. If you’ve ever seen the classic TV series ‘Outlander’, you might remember the sacred Bronze Age burial site of Clava Cairns.

Continuing up country, John O’Groats is the most north easterly point on the mainland, and a good surf spot (although this may be a bit chilly in winter!). It is perhaps most famously a starting point or end destination for countless nationwide walks or cycles for charity.

There is so much to see in Scotland that it might feel overwhelming to know where to start. This is why an organised trip can really help identify the parts of the Highlands that appeal to you. At Emma Latham Travel, I provide Scottish Highland holidays all year round, catering every detail to your travel needs. Get in touch with me today to plan an adventure with a difference.