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Located at the top of the Great Glen a great variety of different kinds of landscape lie within easy reach. Loch Ness is only a few minutes drive. To the south and west lie the big hills in the heart of the Highlands, notably around Glen Affric. West of Inverness and with the little town of Beauly at its northern gateway, the long glen of Strathglass leads into these heartlands. East of Inverness, the hills gradually give way to the narrow and sheltered lowland strip around the edge of the Moray Firth, where the main town is Nairn, a long-established small resort notable for its golf and fine beaches.

Aviemore

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Aviemore is a village that has given birth to the gradual and exciting growth of outdoor activities and pursuits evident today. Recognised by all initially, for it's famous ski slopes, Aviemore is now a force to be reckoned with and plays a vital part in the Scottish Tourist Industry. This is due, in part, to its unique setting in some of the most imposing and awesome surroundings in the Highlands of Scotland but the Railway and Queen Victoria's passionate love of the Highlands have also helped to put it on the map.

Beauly

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'C'est un beau lieu', from the french what a beautiful place, was Mary Queen of Scots reaction to the grandeur of the scene when she stayed in Beauly in the 16th century, and local tradition credits the naming of the village to her. It is a beautiful place and great for a day out or longer break with a range of excellent and varied shops, eating places, hotels and guest houses, and an easy 20 minute drive from Inverness.

Drumnadrochit

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The Area around Loch Ness includes the larger villages of Drumnadrochit and Fort Augustus, and the glens, Glen Urquhart and Glen Moriston as well as the the Great Glen which reaches across Scotland from Fort William in the west to Inverness in the east.

Fort Augustus

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Fort Augustus is in the historic and scenic Highland region of Scotland, situated between Fort William and Inverness on the shores of Loch Ness. Although the town only boasts a modest population of around 400 people it is a popular and busy tourist destination, with a wide range of activities to keep you occupied during your stay.

Inverness

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Inverness is the City in the Highlands where you'll find the warmest of welcomes - whether you choose to explore, shop or relax . The locals are friendly and helpful, and enjoy the 'craic' - Gaelic for chat and light-hearted conversation. Inverness is the 'in' place to be, with plenty to see and do during your stay, from exploring nearby Loch Ness and Urquart Castle to walking along the River Ness, which snakes through the city.

Kingussie

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Kingussie is the traditional capital of Badenoch, the area of the upper Spey Valley in the Heart of the Scottish Highlands. It was founded in the late 18th Century by the Duke of Gordon and at that time it was a small hamlet surrounded by a vast pine forest. On the opposite side of the River Spey is Ruthven Barracks, the site of an earlier settlement with connections to the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite risings.

Nairn

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Nairn has long been famed for its two championship golf courses and its position as a top Highland golfing centre has been further reinforced with the world renowned European Tour coming to the area.
Apart from golf, Nairn is an excellent base for exploring the Scottish Highlands. While enjoying a stay in Nairn you may also visit Culloden Battlefield, Fort George, Cawdor Castle, Brodie Castle, Inverness, Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness.

Nethy Bridge

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Situated in the heart of beautiful Strathspey in the Highlands of Scotland between Aviemore and Grantown, Nethy Bridge is the perfect centre to enjoy the countryside of the glorious Scottish Highlands . The village of Nethy Bridge - often affectionately referred to simply as "Nethy" has been a holiday destination since Victorian times, yet it remains unspoilt with the majority of accommodation hidden away in quiet locations next to the ancient Caledonian pine forest.

Newtonmore

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Newtonmore offers the visitor a wide range of activities within the village lying at the southern end of the Spey Valley in the Cairngorms National Park. Newtonmore is at the heart of the Scottish Highlands and is the original Geographical Centre of Scotland making it the ideal place for long or short breaks or to explore the surrounding area much of which has also been used in the filming of Monarch of the Glen.

Spean Bridge

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Spean Bridge is a village in the Great Glen about 9 miles north of Fort William and at the junction between the Great Glen route and Glen Spean. The village has a railway station which is the last stop before Fort William on the West Highland Line. The train operator provides a sleeper service from London to Fort William with daily stops in Spean Bridge. The village is perhaps best known for its historical links with the Allied Commando Training during the Second World War, where thousands of troops came to Spean Bridge to train for war in the surrounding mountains and lochs, based at Achnacarry Castle.