Holiday apartment in Scottish Highlands
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When is the best time to visit Scottish Highlands?
The best time to visit Scottish Highlands is May to September (12-20 °C, longest days until 10 PM). June is the driest. Watch out for midges in July/August. Winter is dramatic but dark.. In summer: 12-20 °C, long and bright (sunset after 10 PM), changeable with sun and showers, midges in July/August. In winter: 0-6 °C, short days (sunset 3:30 PM), frequent rain and storms, occasional snow, atmospheric.
Best travel time
May to September (12-20 °C, longest days until 10 PM). June is the driest. Watch out for midges in July/August. Winter is dramatic but dark.
Summer
12-20 °C, long and bright (sunset after 10 PM), changeable with sun and showers, midges in July/August
Winter
0-6 °C, short days (sunset 3:30 PM), frequent rain and storms, occasional snow, atmospheric
Highlights
Impressive nature
Is a holiday rental in Scottish Highlands worth it?
A holiday apartment in Scottish Highlands offers you the perfect combination of independence and comfort. Enjoy Impressive nature and experience Scottish Highlands like a local – with your own retreat after an action-packed day.
The Scottish Highlands are one of the last great wildernesses in Europe — a primordial landscape of misty mountains, dark lochs, lonely moors, and rugged coastlines that stretch across the entire north of Scotland. Here, more red deer live than people, and there is not a single road for hundreds of square kilometers. The Highlands are home to whisky distilleries, clan castles, the Loch Ness Monster, and some of the most dramatic landscapes in the world.
Loch Ness, the most famous lake in the world, is 37 kilometers long, up to 230 meters deep, and (allegedly) houses the legendary monster Nessie. The ruins of Urquhart Castle on the west shore offer the classic Loch Ness view, and the Loch Ness Centre in Drumnadrochit documents the monster search since 1933. Scientifically, Loch Ness is fascinating: it contains more freshwater than all the lakes in England and Wales combined.
The Isle of Skye is Scotland's most fairy-tale-like island: the Old Man of Storr, a 50-meter high rock needle on the Trotternish Peninsula, the Fairy Pools with their crystal-clear turquoise water, the Quiraing with its surreal rock formations, and the Cuillin Mountains create a landscape reminiscent of a fantasy film. Since the bridge was built in 1995, Skye is easily accessible by car.
Ben Nevis (1,345 m) is the highest mountain in Great Britain: the normal route (Mountain Track) is a challenging day hike (7-9 hours) that offers a panorama over the entire western Highlands in good weather. The north face, on the other hand, is one of the largest climbing walls in Great Britain.
The whisky distilleries of the Highlands and the Speyside region are a paradise for connoisseurs: over 50 distilleries offer tours and tastings. The Malt Whisky Trail in Speyside connects nine distilleries, including Glenfiddich, Macallan, and Glenlivet. Each region — Speyside, Islay, Highland, Lowland — has its own character.
What are the highlights of Scottish Highlands?
Most famous lake in the world with 230 m depth and Nessie legend: castle ruins on the west shore with the classic Loch Ness view, monster museum in Drumnadrochit.
Scotland's most fairy-tale-like island: Old Man of Storr, Fairy Pools, Quiraing, and Cuillin Mountains — landscapes like from a fantasy film.
Highest mountain in Great Britain: Mountain Track as a challenging day hike (7-9 hours), with good weather offering a panorama over the western Highlands.
Over 50 distilleries with tours: Speyside Malt Whisky Trail connects Glenfiddich, Macallan, Glenlivet — a paradise for whisky lovers.
The iconic 21-arch viaduct from the Harry Potter films: the Jacobite Steam Train crosses it daily, viewpoint at Loch Shiel.
Scotland's Route 66: 830 km coastal road around the northern tip of the Highlands with dramatic cliffs, lonely beaches, and Highland cows.
What should I look out for when renting in Scottish Highlands?
The best time to visit Scottish Highlands is May to September (12-20 °C, longest days until 10 PM). June is the driest. Watch out for midges in July/August. Winter is dramatic but dark.. For the cheapest holiday apartments, we recommend booking early – especially in peak season, popular accommodations get booked up quickly. Pay attention to reviews from previous guests and check if final cleaning and bed linen are included in the price.
Is a holiday rental worth it for a longer stay?
Holiday apartments are particularly suitable for longer stays: From a week onwards, the price per night often drops significantly. Use the private kitchen to save money, and enjoy the freedom to shape your day at your own pace – without fixed meal times or hotel rules.
Which tools help you plan your Scottish Highlands holiday?
4 free tools help you plan your trip to Scottish Highlands: Holiday finder, Budget calculator, Packing list and CO₂ calculator. They work directly in your browser.
Where else are there holiday rentals in the United Kingdom?
Besides Scottish Highlands, there are more holiday rentals destinations in the United Kingdom with their own page and price comparison: London, Isle of Skye, Scotland and Edinburgh and 2 more.
