Black Isle Wildlife & Country
Park. Lots of animals - sheep, deer, cattle. Feed the ducks, pet
the rabbits...
Take A9 north over Kessock Bridge on outskirts of Inverness. N.east towards Munlochy.
The Croft, Drumsmittal
North Kessock IV1 1XF
Tel 01463
731656
In this area:
Firthlands
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Brora Heritage Centre. Heritage
centre and archaeological exhibition. 'For adults and children
alike, we have a wide selection of exhibits on the local Whisky, Coal and Woollen
industry as well as a fabulous new display by our local Clyne
Heritage Society...'
See signs in Brora
Open Mon to Sat - May - Sept
Tel: 01408 622024
In this area:
Firthlands
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Cruise Loch Ness. Go aboard
the Royal Scot at Fort Augustus. Trips last about an hour and go
part way up the Loch. Refreshments. 3D sonar. Indoor and outdoor
seating.
Leave from the swing bridge in Fort Augustus (2 mins from car park)
01320 366277
In this area:
Loch Ness
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Dolphin and Seal Centre Moray
Firth. Observe dolphin in their natural habitat. Exhibition with
interactive and video of local dolphins. The Dolphin and Seal Centre
has a magnificent view of the Moray Firth. Pick up a set of
binoculars and spot one of the 130 individual animals or the many
seals in the Firth. Minke Whales can sometimes be seen in the Moray
Firth between August and October
Cross Kessock bridge
(Inverness) north, take first left. Centre near TIC car
park.
Tel:
01463 731866
Open Apl - Oct
Web
Moray Firth
Dolphin Cruises: 01463 717900 Phone to book
In this area:
Firthlands
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Great Glen Watersports. Loch Oich.
Invergarry. Hire boats, canoes.. bikes. Whitewater rafting, jet
biking, wake boarding, wind surfing... 'Mountain bikes,
abseiling, guided walks and day treks are perfect ways to take in
the scenery. Archery, air rifle and our new knife and tomahawk
throwing allow you to test your aim...'
South end Loch Oich on A82 2 miles south Invergarry
Open East - Oct
Tel 01809 501340
In this area:
Loch Ness
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Highland and
rare breeds croft. Fort Augustus. See Highland cattle, red deer,
rare breeds of sheep and fowl.
Open March - Oct. Mon-Sun. 10-6pm.
01320366433
In this area:
Loch Ness
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Loch Ness 2000 Exhibiition.
Multimedia exhibition of Loch Ness and it's history.
But
whether you are a Nessie believer or a sceptic research is
fascinating
Drumnadrochit on A82 14 miles south of Inverness
Open Easter - Oct
Tel: 01456 450573
In this area:
Loch Ness
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Smoo Caves. Limestone cave.
Smoo Cave is
quite large - 200 feet long, 130 feet wide, and 50 feet high at the
entrance. The cave is a great tourist attraction for people visiting
the north-west coast, and is well worth a visit...'
Two miles east of Durness on A838
Open all year
In this area:
NW Sutherland
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Tain Museum
Also children's activities and temporary exhibitions.
Tain town centre in Tower Street (fourteenth c church)
Open Apl - Oct
Tel: 01862 894089
In this area:
Firthlands
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| There are some
lovely beaches in the Highlands (and Lochaber) - see the beaches
link.
Try the
forest walks in Fort Augustus
Loch Ness
or even a cruise on Loch Ness.
National Trust for Scotland (northern sections)
NTS - they do some nice kids stuff,
see their events page
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