Hotels in Highlands, United Kingdom

The Scottish Highlands stretch across northern Scotland, with a cool, rainy climate that keeps the landscape lush-summers average 60°F (15°C), perfect for hiking the Cairngorms or touring distilleries like Glenfiddich, while winters drop to 40°F (4°C) for skiing in Aviemore or exploring 13th-century Urquhart Castle by Loch Ness. Famous for its dramatic peaks and deep lochs, you can spot red deer in the Caledonian Forest or take a boat trip on Loch Ness to hunt for the monster. Choose summer for long daylight hikes, or winter for cozy pub nights and fewer tourists-either way, the scenery doesn't disappoint.