Highland Adventures around Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness
If you are looking for a destination that will give you thrills and chills, or if you prefer more peaceful pastimes, all set in an area of abundant beauty, then the Highlands of Scotland is most certainly worth a look.
Photo by Visit Scotland
As Ernest Hemingway says “anyone can be a fisherman in May” – well, we would go one step further and say anyone can be a fisherman in the Highlands! Particularly on the Spey; the jewel amongst Scotland’s finest salmon rivers. From its source, it descends 1000ft, some 107 miles. This descent creates a great flow all season which makes for some very exciting fishing with high expectations on every cast. A river as vast and powerful as the Spey produces the Hulk Hogan of salmon!
If walking is your activity of choice then the Great Glen Way will lead you through some of the most staggeringly beautiful and dramatic scenery. By lochs and rivers, your effort will be rewarded with visual splendour at every turn. And of course if you are a Munro Bagger, then the highlands has plenty to offer. But don’t be mislead that they are all a test of endurance; some have accessible routes with the focus being on the majestic panoramic views rather than the sweat and toil!
The Cairngorm Mountain range has enjoyed spectacular snow and snow activities over the past few years. For the nay-sayers who think Scotland doesn’t offer real snow sports, visit this impressive national park and take another look. The variety of terrain in this area is a big attraction for skiers and snow boarders of all capabilities.
And in the summer months these same mountains are a draw for mountain bikers. Now mountain biking could never be considered a sport for the faint of heart, but the bonus after the hard work, is some of the longest single track descents in the UK.
Some might say that your opinion on hunting and shooting depends on which end of the gun you are at! The Highlands of Scotland are famous the world over for their country sports and for the professional way in which the land is managed and conservation is practiced. The sports take place on estates with professional gamekeepers and are located throughout the Highlands.
And let’s not forget the water based activities; the Great Glen Canoe trail is the first of its kind in Scotland and will take you over 60 miles following the Caledonian Canal from Corpach to Inverness. Paddling and amazing scenery sounds the perfect way to pass 5 days!
Whichever adventure you decide on, you can be sure that the Highlands will deliver on a grand and majestic scale and Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness will be the perfect place to rest your head after your Highland Adventure! To view all Kingsmills Hotel’s Special Offers please visit the official website here.