re: Highlands of Northern Scotland

Was in last in Inverness in July 2019 and plan to go back this summer if allowed to travel. I'm partial to the area due to family history and I'm a member of Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club. I love the Highlands because the western mountains create a micro-climate in the area very different that Eastern Scotland. I played golf in shorts or short sleeve shirts four of the seven rounds. Still a great area if not a golfer - lots of history and distillers.

Travel: I have flown direct DFW -London and then BA to Inverness. I have also landed at Edinburgh and taken the train. Enjoyable if you have the time.

Inverness is a great base city on the Ness River. Lots of options to stay/eat/sightsee. From there you must go North to Dornorch. Great old town. If you do, you will go by Tain (village) and the Glenmorangie Distillery

South to Loch Ness. Its cool the first time but a bit tourist trappy. There are lots of historical sights near buy, hiking areas and pubs.

But Like I said, I'm baised, but I have been to Scotland five times in the past eleven years and Covid cancelled the last trip. Not sure I will be able to go this summer.

If you have specific questions, let me know. I also agree with Sageson - good advice.