Luxury holidays in Scottish Highlands

When to go

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer snow-dusted peaks and rich colours without the school holiday crowds. Summer brings the warmest climes and with them, peak midge season.

Getting there

• Planes

  Inverness is the closest international airport to the Highlands, but for a more frequent and varied flight schedule, you might want to fly into Edinburgh or Glasgow.

• Trains

  You can reach the Highlands by train from London in around 13 hours, with scenic views en route. Aviemore (via Edinburgh) or Fort William (from Glasgow) are the classic gateway stations, but don’t expect rail links to the more remote corners.

• Automobiles

  Depending on where you’re staying, you can get away with using trains. However, to access trailheads and some of the more raw, picturesque parts of the Highlands, you’ll want your own set of wheels.