The upper reaches of Glen Affric are designated as the Glen Affric National Nature Reserve, a scenic wonderland of shimmering lochs, rugged mountains and native Scots pine, home to pine martens, wildcats, otters, red squirrels and golden eagles.
Glen Affric National Nature Reserve
Inverness & the Great Glen
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Eilean Donan Castle
18.09 MILES
Photogenically sited at the entrance to Loch Duich, Eilean Donan is one of Scotland’s most evocative castles and must now be represented in millions of…
Nearby Inverness & the Great Glen attractions
1. Plodda Falls
6.67 MILES
A forestry car park 3 miles south of Tomich is the starting point for a short (800m) walk to pretty Plodda Falls. A restored Victorian viewing platform…
2. Caledonian Canal
15.29 MILES
At Fort Augustus, boats using the Caledonian Canal are raised and lowered 13m by a ‘ladder’ of five consecutive locks. It’s fun to watch, and the neatly…
3. Caledonian Canal Centre
15.34 MILES
This visitor centre beside the lowest lock of the Caledonian Canal houses a gift shop, an information desk and a small museum chronicling the history of…
4. Clansman Centre
15.39 MILES
This exhibition of 17th-century Highland life has live demonstrations of how to put on a plaid (the forerunner of the kilt) and how the claymore (Highland…
5. Eilean Donan Castle
18.09 MILES
Photogenically sited at the entrance to Loch Duich, Eilean Donan is one of Scotland’s most evocative castles and must now be represented in millions of…
6. Nessieland
21.53 MILES
This attraction is a miniature theme park aimed squarely at the kids, though we suspect its main function is to sell you Loch Ness monster souvenirs.
7. Clan Cameron Museum
21.58 MILES
The Clan Cameron Museum records the history of the clan and its involvement with the Jacobite rebellions, with exhibits that include items of clothing…
8. Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
21.61 MILES
This Nessie-themed attraction adopts a scientific approach that allows you to weigh the evidence for yourself. Exhibits include original equipment – sonar…