anything nice to see in the scottish highlands? part from nessie? and where do i find a cheap camp site?

Question

we're taking our two mutts so somewhere not too busy and not too expensive? not too close to a city either. anyone has any ideas?

to the person who says some insects love english blood? we'r irish so no problem there

Answer 1

Hey Dub

So that's short for Dubliner! My partner's from Dublin as well, but i lived in the Highlands for quite a few years so here goes:

If you want a cheap camp site that accepts dogs, then i know one not too far from Inverness (30 minutes drive) but in Ross Shire. Because it's Ross Shire it's cheapr and they do accept dogs because we went camping there two years ago. I can't think of the name off hand but i have the doc somewhere so i'll send you a message with details as soon as i find it (Sometimes today or tomorrow). reason why i'm thinking about this one is because it's got a lovely walk for the dogs, little forest walk.

Stacks of beautiful places to visit around too. Dingwall is quite close with Ben Wyvis a gorgeous mountain, but dangerous so if you intend walking there ... Be careful and follow safety guidelines.

It's worth seeing the coast, you go towards Tain but stick to the old road, then visit the sea board villages. In Tain, try Tain cheese! Shop's at the bottom of the high street and their cheese's scrumptious! Then cross over to Sutherland and check out Dornoch, Golspie as well! There is a camp site near loch brora (If you want to keep going up) And Caithness is worth seeing as well.

Why don't you want to see Nessie? Because you have to see Loch Ness! The Monadliath mountains on its south side, Drumnadroquit village is absolutely gorgeous! And if you carry on round the loch, you can make it to Loch Ness camp site where they accept dogs as well! I know, been there! And my dogs loved their swim in the loch. Someone mentionned the castle too! Dogs not allowed inside but you get to see a typical cell and surroundings are marvellous! There's so much to see round loch ness and before you ask no i never saw nessie but i'm convinced he/she does exist!

Inverness is well worth visiting as well! Try the indoor market and visit the museum too! And you should see Culloden too! The battle field. The visitor's centre holds a video/ film about the battle then you can walk about, follow the flags for English soldiers V Highlanders

Finally someone told you to beware of the insects? I'll have you know that Highland midges are totally non sectarian and attacks anyone, reason why they're known as guardians of the Highlands!!! So beware! Get insect repellent for you and wife because they will attack you and won't give a dam about your nationality!!!!

Best wishes

Answer 2

The true Highlands start once you cross the Kessock bridge at Inverness heading north. Drive up the east coast to John O'Groats then along the top of the country heading west, you'll pass the Kyle of Tongue and head towards Durness, which is near Cape Wrath. I know there's a site near Durness. The scenery is so spectacular, the beaches are white and the sea such a beautiful clear turquoise.There's no-where on earth quite like Sutherland, it's so sparsley populated with little crofts dotted here and there. You really must visit it. It hardly goes dark this time of year - it is so perfect, words can never desribe it's beauty.
Peace and serenity. Make sure you have plenty of food and fuel when you leave Inverness as you may drive for hours and hours before you find anything at all.

Answer 3

The highlands themselves are beautiful.
Of course you can have a drive in the misty highlands and stop on the way to lisen to some musician wearing the kilt and playing the bagpipe.
It is just bliss to see the serene mountains in the mist, the grasslands with the sheep on it and the beautiful forests.

Also there are a number of lakes (or Lochs as they are called) - you must visit the Loch Ness - not only for Nessie (if you finally get to see it), but also because of its beautiful scenery and pitch black waters. On the banks of Loch Ness is the beautiful ruins of the Urquhart castle, which also has a short docu-film on the history of Scotland and the castle.

There are several camp sites clse to Loch Ness - just enquire with your tour guide or at the curio shop/museum shop outside the castle. and yes, there is a beautiful statue of nessie just outside, so make sure to have your picture taken with it.

All the best :-)

Answer 4

Scottish Highlands – are what you might consider to be in ‘the middle of nowhere’ - breathtaking scenery, mountains, streams, long distances between villages – very few towns and certainly no cities. I would suggest that you look to the Youth Hostel Association for cheap and isolated accommodation around Inverness, Braemar, Fort William or, our favourite, Oban.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Try Kinloch Camping Park in North West Skye.
The scenery is spectacular, the site very quiet and well kept, dogs on leads welcome. Nearest city 125 miles (Inverness)
Cost £4.50 per adult per night.
There is a web site - just search "Kinloch Camping Park Dunvegan"
Lots to see and do - castle, museums, craft shops, good food, and a cinema/ theatre only 22 miles away in Portree

Answer 7

up loch lomond way is gorgeous, I have seen plenty of people camping around there but not as camp sites, just using the areas down by the lochs.
Balmaha way is lovely too, there's tons of campsites there and the views are spectacular.

Answer 8

i come from glasgow, and i camp every weekend, go to a tourist info and they will tell you were you can camp cheap and allow your dogs. i personally love perthshire way, its cheap and has small villages, the walks are tremendous. but you have to keep dogs on a leash if you are near farm land and red deer. prices range from £7 per night . you will of course need midge repellent. so go and have fun as i will this weekend. as for seeing things its all good and the people themselves are all nice to look at

Answer 9

Get over to the west coast and climb some mountains. Drink some whiskey. Swim in the sea. It's gorgeous round there.

Answer 10

so many beautiful places up there, enjoy!!!!!! regarding campsites, either word of mouth or do a serch on the net, there must be hundreds, take some insect cream with you, the mozzies luv the English blood