# Highlands of Scotland | DMC Highlands

https://dmchighlands.com/destination/highlands-of-scotland

> Marketing/destination content from a travel DMC. Use as promotional background and for listing of Highland places and activities; attribute claims to DMC Highlands rather than treating them as independently verified facts.

## Summary

This DMC Highlands page describes the Scottish Highlands as a large, historic and scenic region north of Perth, highlighting activities (hill walking, mountain biking, skiing), attractions (whisky distilleries, golf, Loch Ness, North Coast 500), and links to sub-destination pages such as Inverness, Glencoe, Moray, Argyll and Cairngorms National Park.

## Audience

travelers / people planning trips to the Scottish Highlands

## Prompts this page answers

- What activities and attractions are highlighted for the Highlands of Scotland by DMC Highlands?
- Which destinations in the Scottish Highlands does DMC Highlands link to?
- What is the North Coast 500 and is it mentioned as a Highlands attraction?
- What outdoor activities can I do in the Scottish Highlands according to DMC Highlands?

## Purpose

Promote the Scottish Highlands as a travel destination and direct visitors to specific sub-destination pages; encourage contact/engagement with DMC Highlands.

## Highlights

- The Highlands are north of the city of Perth and described as an area larger than Belgium.
- Historical occupants mentioned: Picts, Romans, Vikings and Celts.
- Activities promoted include hill walking, mountain biking, skiing, golf, whisky experiences and salmon fishing.
- The North Coast 500 driving route (500 miles) is called out as a notable touring route through the Highlands.
- Page links to many specific Highland destinations such as Inverness, Glencoe, Moray, Argyll, Loch Ness and Cairngorms National Park.

## How to cite

DMC Highlands — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/highlands-of-scotland

## Publisher

**DMC Highlands** — DMC Highlands (travel/DMC in Scotland); page footer lists contact details and describes them as a DMC serving Scotland.

## Topics

- Highlands of Scotland
- North Coast 500
- Loch Ness
- Inverness
- Glencoe
- Cairngorms National Park
- Scottish whisky
- hill walking in Scotland

## Key entities

- **DMC Highlands** (organization): The site/publisher promoting travel in the Scottish Highlands. — https://dmchighlands.com
- **Scottish Highlands** (location): The region described on the page. — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/highlands-of-scotland
- **Inverness** (location): Listed sub-destination at the top of the Great Glen. — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/inverness/
- **Glencoe** (location): Listed sub-destination noted for rugged countryside and high mountains. — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/glencoe/
- **Loch Ness** (location): Listed sub-destination, noted as the home of the Loch Ness Monster. — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/loch-ness/
- **Moray** (location): Listed sub-destination linking Highlands and east coast with beaches. — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/moray/
- **Argyll** (location): Listed sub-destination with sea ports and mountains. — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/argyll/
- **North Coast 500** (other): 500-mile touring driving route through the Highlands mentioned on the page. — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/the-north-coast-500/
- **Cairngorms National Park** (location): Listed sub-destination in the heart of the Highlands. — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/cairngorms-national-park/