Aberchalder roughly translates into 'the confluence of woods and water.' This precisely describes this small historic village. Lying on the northern shores of the Loch Oich, most of it is covered with dense wilderness. It was once owned by Randolph, Earl of Moray and later passed on to many other noble families. The town is a mixture of mountains and woodlands that make up a rich habitat for a variety of plants and animals. The town is home to a huge estate and a lodge that provides accommodation to various travelers that come here looking for some time alone with nature.
Meall na h-Eilde, which literally translates into Hill of the Hinds, is a popular hill for climbers located near Loch Lochy. At 838 meters (2749 feet) tall, it offers panoramic and uninterrupted views of the surrounding regions and lakes from the summit. Hikers often undertake the climb to this hill along with the hills of Great Glen and Glen Garry in a day. The hill is known for its historic significance as it was the hiding place of Prince Charles Edward Stuart during the Battle of Culloden in 1746. He stayed here for a number of days and was helped by Cameron of Clunes who provided him with whiskey, cheese and bread.
The Tower Ridge is found on the Ben Nevis which is the highest mountain in Great Britain. At the north-east facing side of the peak, the ridge extends from the Charles Inglis Clark hut moving through Coire Leis to end very close to the summit of the mountain. The trekking route of the ridge is considered to be of high difficulty, with the highest grade of alpine scrambling i.e. 3S and also certain parts that qualify as rock climbing at the 'difficult' level. For the purpose of ice or mixed climbing during winters, the route is classified as a Scottish Grade IV with particular challenges faced at the Eastern Traverse and the Tower Gap.
Found on Glenurquhart's western end, Corrimony village is a beautiful site of natural resplendence. Characterized by greenery and stone structures, the village lies in the Inverness-shire region of the Highlands of Scotland. The village is home to the Mony’s Stone and a chambered cave dating back to the 3rd Century BCE. This exquisite cairn of Corrimony is guarded by 11 stones that make it an exceptional sight.
Majorly comprising the sprawling Scottish Highlands, Shetland, Western Isles and Orkney, the Highlands & Islands region is a picturesque expanse of greenery replete with dazzling bounties of nature. The landscape of each of these four locales is dominated by pristine beaches and towering mountains draped in thick vegetation and foliage, presenting a spellbinding visage which enchants onlookers. The verdure and rejuvenating environs of these beguiling locations offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, climbing and walking. Be it the spectacular lochs and valleys of the Scottish Highlands and turquoise isles and Norse sites of Shetland, or the undulating meadows of Orkney and diverse wildlife of the Western Isles, there is much to explore in this breathtaking region. The culture and history of the Highlands & Islands are exemplified by vestiges of the past cloaked in verdant panorama.
One of the most scenic attraction of Scotland, Glen Strathfarrar is named after the River Farrar. Heaven for trek enthusiastic the glen starts among the steep mountains of Kintail and keeps going higher and higher. The picturesque snow covered mountains are breathtaking and should not be missed.