“A wonderful place to stay at on Skye. The rooms are amazingly grand, and the owner, Hugh MacDonald, is most obliging in giving his guests a guided tour of the family portraits and trophies. A word to the wise : in the Great Hall, the stuffed bird called a "Croatian Chocolate Vulture, killed by Bolshevik artillery in 1914" is a Golden Eagle. Mentioning the historical discrepancy earned me an introduction to the best single malt of all : Highland Park 18 years-old, a nectar from the Orkney Islands. And a fitting tipple for a most magical island.”

“Just back from a magnificent day skiing on the Cairngorms. Exhausted as conditions are brilliant with overall snow cover and there are no queues. The facilities are now unrecognisable from my skiing days in the 60's,70's and 80's and the staff all went out of their way to make it a terrific experience. Congratulations to Cairngorm Mountain who have kept going through lots of hard times and have created a great visitor experience.”

“This stunning log cabin (Saorsa is Gaelic for freedom) was the perfect setting for our relaxing Easter holiday. The cabin was located right on the loch in Lochinver, and had everything you would need during your holiday. We were greeted by a tray of tea and homemade fruit cake when we arrived. Roy & Suzi have worked hard on this log cabin, and I daresay on their other holiday properties too. As soon as I arrived my stresses melted away and we had a relaxing but active week in the stunning highlands. Other guests obviously agree as their visitor book (from 1997) is packed with wonderful comments and tips for walks, boat trips, places to eat etc. The information (walks, days out, maps) provided by Roy & Suzi allowed us to make the most of our time in Scotland. I can highly recommend this log cabin for those who just want to stay in and relax or as a perfect retreat after a busy day exploring the wildlife and mountains. The views of Suilven are lovely. I cannot wait to go back.”

“We had to make a late(ish) journey from Newtonmore, 37 miles to Spean Bridge to collect our son after a climbing trip. Arriving at 10.15pm in the Little Chef car park we saw that the lights were still on and we thought a cuppa would go down very nicely. The young man who was cleaning up came to the door, apologised for being closed and offered to get us a 'carry out' cup of tea saying that he was really sorry he couldn’t do us any food as everything was switched off and had been cleaned. He produced two cups of piping hot tea. Top quality service, above and beyond the call of duty, he could easily have told us to b----- off. Well done, that man.”

“I like to get away and relax when I can. I visited the distillery and stayed at this great bed and breakfast which is just along the road. The food and accomodation is terrific and Chris is a really interesting guy who loves rock music and has seen loads of good bands. I had a lovely time. I will deffy be back.”

“Recently our youth group from Birmingham stayed at Ardenbeg bunkhouse. It was 'young people friendly' and the staff were fantastic, especially Rebecca Reid. Rebecca arranged everything for us - transport to and from the airport as well as all of our activities. This enabled the staff to have a great time as well. I would highly reccommend the bunkhouse and the facilities they offer to anyone.”

“In need of a short break my wife and I booked Inveroich House (a stunning house at the head of Loch Ness)and planned to arrive Saturday and leave Tuesday morning. The owner, Peter Prendergast gave us the tour, demonstrated how everything worked and where to find the firewood, coal, etc. We settled in and enjoyed a wonderful relaxing break, breathing in the clear autumn air, taking in the local scenery and generally unwinding. Then on the Sunday evening Peter phoned from his home in Elgin to say that if we wished we could stay for the rest of the week (no extra charge!)but sadly our business commitments and domestic arrangements ruled this out.”

“We recently spent a fabulous short break at one of these lodges and would highly recommend them. They were in pristine condition with a very well equipped kitchen and many other extras. We look our 2 dogs and we were all made to feel very welcome. We enjoyed some lovely flapjacks whilst the dogs enjoyed some Bonios that had been kindly left. We spent morning walks in the beautiful grounds and the dogs had a splash down in the loch. Hoping to go back in the New Year. It's rare to find such a super place that is so dog friendly. On walking into the lodges you would never know any animal had been there before as the cleanliness is first rate. ”

“While traveling in Scotland, I experienced a retinal tear. This was an emergency and I received treatment at the Eye Clinic at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. Our tour guide, Alastair Cunningham, made calls and remade plans to see that I received the care I needed. My traveling companions read my Travelers’ Insurance and called to place a claim on file for me. My treatment at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness made me feel that at all times that I was in good hands. Eye surgery wasn’t on our original itinerary but it was covered extremely well when it became necessary. Thank you Alastair Cunningham of Clans and Castles; all the staff at Raigmore Hospital and all my traveling companions. Thank you. ”

“Newtonmore was a highlight for me as it provided a relaxing, homey atmosphere where I could rest up, get outdoors and let go of the hectic-ness that can accompany a trip abroad. Newtonmore also has a wonderful food co-op and colorful shop keepers - like Liz. That woman is a bundle of energy and information with great compassion for the world traveler. She helps run the cafe/craft/information shop along with David, an artist and jovial character who has a lovely garden in the back which you can see sitting in the cafe. I spent a few hours there as they provide internet access. Hiking around Newtonmore is not to be missed. Go down to the BobCat Trail office - more maps and info on where to walk. I stayed at Newtonmore Hostel run by Peter Main. It was a very clean, organized, cozy hostel in center of Newtonmore, not far from the Macpherson Museum. I liked Peter's approach to recycling and conservation of resources and respect for the land. He was very helpful in sharing information about the variety of activities to do in Newtonmore. Plenty of maps and guide books to peruse in the evening next to a cozy wood stove. The Macpherson Museum had an excellent exhibition of Clan Macpherson artifacts, illustrations, paintings, and stories illuminating different Macpherson characters through Highland history. I was able to sit in on a lecture with a highly regarded scholar on tartan. His talk included that great wry highland sense of humor. Not a dry lecture at all. The lecture was accompanied with bagpipes, highland dancing and singing. A rich cultural exposure. www.newtonmore.com/macpherson/ ”