Loch Ness (& Monster Exhibition) - Whether you're planning on going Nessie-hunting, or just looking for beautiful scenery, Loch Ness is a must for all visitors to The Highlands. Click for the Legend of Nessie, or More about Loch Ness

Inverness Floral Hall & Gardens - Visit Inverness' award winning subtropical indoor oasis landscaped which includes a wonderful display of exotic plants & cacti. See the friendly Koi carp swimming in the pond below the cascading waterfall. Attractive outdoor display garden. Coffee shop with home baking. For more info and opening times, please Visit Scotland or find out more on their web site direct at: Inverness Floral Hall

Urquhart Castle - Built in the 1230s, seized by the English in 1296, sacked by the MacDonald Lord of the Isles in 1545 and left to fall into decay after 1689. Most of the existing buildings date from the 14th century and include the Grant Tower (16th century) the best-preserved part of the complex. The new visitor centre located adjacent to the castle is complete with interpretation, audio-visual, shop and café. Visit Scotland

Culloden Battlefield - The starving and demoralised forces of Bonnie Prince Charlie were crushed by a Government army led by the Duke of Cumberland. It ended the 1745 Jacobite uprising and was the last pitched battle fought on British soil. The battlefield today is noted for its eerie atmosphere. You can also visit Culloden Visitor Centre with Jacobite exhibition, displays, audio-visual programme on the battle and bookshop. Open 1 April - 31 October, daily 10 - 5.30. Admission Charge. Find out more at the National Trust for Scotland

Fort George - Built following the Battle of Culloden, Fort George is one of the outstanding artillery fortifications in Europe. Completed in 1769 it has since served as a barracks (even now!). It is virtually unaltered and presents a complete view of the defensive system of an 18th-century artillery fort. Visit Scotland or find out more at Historic Scotland