Glen Mhor, Inverness

Advantages: Excellent base for the Highlands. History abounds.
Disadvantages: Unreliable weather

...number of ethnic eateries of real quality. On the two occasions I stayed in Inverness I found the shopping opportunities to be very good.Overseas visitors in particular seem to be avid buyers of things Scottish such as whisky,tartans,kilts, Cashmere sweaters,unique Scottish foodstuffs and the like. Britain's northern most entertainment haumt, The eden Theatre, is a fine spot for entertainment and attracts international performers. Inverness is also a fine base for the Highlands including the famous Loch Ness, the Highland Wildlife Centre, Culloden,Cawdor Castle and the very scenic glens.... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic Scenery, Lots Of Wildlife
Disadvantages: The Midges, Difficult To Get To

...Glen Affric has been described by many writers of Scottish Books as "the most beautiful Glen in Scotland." It is a place that I have visited many times and having seen this place at first hand and also many other Glens in Scotland I will not try and dispute this claim. THE LOCATION Glen Affric lies on the A831 just 24 miles to the West of Inverness, 15 miles from Drumnadrochit, and 65 miles to the East of Fort William. GLEN AFFRIC Access to Glen Affric is via a single track Road that leaves the A831 at Fasnakyle Power Station near Cannich. This Road initially follows the River Affric and then eventually runs alongside the shores of Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin. It is a dead end Road that continues for 5 miles so your return journey will be back along this same route. Glen Affric is an example of one of the largest surviving natural... Read review

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Advantages: Much, much more than just a monster-haunt.
Disadvantages: None, unless you are afraid of monsters.

...{Brief introduction by Aspen: It’s not often I get email from a monster. And I would have ignored it, had it not contained such a heartfelt plea. But the obvious pain and suffering incurred in the arduous use of the keyboard with webbed feet, brought a tear to my eye. And the genuine love for Loch Ness and its environs struck a chord, as did the plea for peace and quiet, and the largely-unheeded cry that the Great Glen has so much more to offer than just an obsession with one shy creature. I make no apology, therefore, for presenting in full, this email from Nessie.} Dear Aspen Forgive me for approaching you like this. But as you have an interest in things Scottish, and write occasionally on Ciao, I hoped you could publicise my plight. My loch is famed throughout the world. Tourists come in droves, in a vain quest... Read review

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