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Are you planning to visit the famous Urquhart Castle located on the banks of Loch Ness? Read on to find out everything you need to know before visiting this popular tourist attraction:
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We personally think that Edinburgh is a GREAT city to visit with teenagers! We have two teenagers of our own and we love spending time in the Scottish capital as a family. We lived there for 11 years and still return on a regular basis as there is so much to see and do, we never get bored.
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Located 9 miles south-west of Inverness, you’ll find the gorgeous Dores beach – a great and easy day trip from the capital of the Highlands. Dores beach is by far the best beach on Loch Ness and allows a great vista of the world famous loch, along with the stunning surrounding hills as a perfect backdrop. It is also perhaps the best place to spot Nessie, with its undisturbed view right down the water, well Steve Feltham certainly thinks so. He is Dores’ very own resident “Nessie Hunter”.
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Cromarty is located on the North East tip of the Black Isle, about 40 minutes drive from Inverness. The little fishing village is almost completely surrounded by sea and boasts a lovely sandy beach as well as a small harbour, now mostly used for leisure boating.
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Fort Augustus is a charming village which is centred around the 5 locks of the Caledonian Canal. There are many day trippers that stop here on their way north or south but it also makes for a great place to stay for a day or more. You can easily wander around the village on foot and check out all the sites. There are also lots of places to visit within a short drive – check out our detailed post on things to do around Loch Ness.
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Despite its size, there’s a surprising amount of things to do in Beauly. Take some time to explore its charming shops and cafes before visiting its historical attractions or heading out into nature – whatever you choose to do while visiting, Beauly won’t disappoint!
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Inverness is known as the gateway to the Highlands and is a great place to base yourself if you’re visiting this area. The city itself has plenty of attractions, but there are also some incredible day trips you can take from Inverness to explore the surrounding area. From castles and lochs to beaches and gardens, there’s something for everyone! Let’s take a look at some of the best day trips from Inverness.
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Do you have tweens or teens and are wondering how to keep them entertained during a trip to the Scottish capital? We’ve covered things to do in Edinburgh with kids in this comprehensive guide but we thought it would be a great idea to dedicate an entire blog post to things to do with teenagers in Edinburgh as they can have very different interests and needs. Believe me, we’re speaking from experience! We’ve even written a detailed 3 day itinerary for anyone planning to visit Edinburgh with teens! So read on to discover our comprehensive list of ideas of teenager activities in Edinburgh.
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Most people generally head to the usual suspects when visiting Loch Ness – Urquhart Castle, the Loch Ness Visitor Centre, Fort Augustus – however, there is so much more to see around this famous expanse of water. We actually live on Loch Ness and so know this area rather well! We will be concentrating on places, walks, historic buildings that are actually located around Loch Ness, let’s call it a Loch Ness Loop. We have other posts for areas close to Loch Ness such as our detailed guide to Glen Affric, Fort Augustus and ideas for day trips from Inverness.
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The Royal Burgh of Dornoch is located in the northern Highlands, approximately 1 hour north of Inverness, just off the A9. This seaside town is a great place to base yourself if you’re looking to explore the area or if you’re doing the North Coast 500 (NC500). Hopefully you’ve already checked out our comprehensive guide on things to do in Dornoch – if not, click here! So if you’re now wondering if there’s much to do in the surrounding area, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve been visiting Dornoch for years and know the area very well so here are our top places to visit around Dornoch, many of which feature on the NC500 circuit.
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