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Wild Coastal Trail-The Scottish Highlands are one of the world's best places to watch whales and dolphins from the shore. Even if cetaceans are proving to be elusive, there is always something to see- common and grey seals, otters, seabird colonies, waders, divers and carpets of wild flowers. Visit Cameron the Ranger at the wild coastal trail or download the Wild Coastal Trail guide to some of the best land based places in Highland to visit, simply to watch sealife or to learn more through interpretation panels and marine wildlife information at Visitor Centres.
Yarrows Archaeology Trail : The Yarrows Archaeological Trail offers a chance to explore a landscape rich in archaeological sites, on which over three hundred generations of people have left their mark.
Pictish Trail : The Pictish Trail takes you from Inverness to Golspie in Sutherland, exploring the mysterious and beautiful carved stones made by the Pictish people who lived in the area from 3rd to 9th Centuries AD.
Calum Cille (St. Columba) - Lochaber Journey: Calum Cille is arguably the most celebrated Celtic saint, but he was not the first Irish missionary to evangelise Scotland, nor the last . . . .
Inverlochy Castle: This strong fortress, constructed about 1280 by the mighty Comyn family on the western boundary of their lands, still conveys the sense of power that its builders intended.
An introduction to the archaeology of Skye & Lochalsh: About 10,000 years ago, as the climate slowly warmed, the ice sheets covering the northern half of Britain began their slow withdrawal northwards. The chaotic, debris-strewn landscape revealed by this slow retreat was dominated by the massive bulk of the Cuillin.
Ord Archaeology Trail: People have lived around Lairg for many thousands of years, and some of the best remains of the past settlers are preserved on Ord Hill. This trail will take you round the archaeological sites left by the previous inhabitants of the hill.
Castlehill Flagstone Trail: See the birthplace of Caithness's flagstone industry and explore the remains of the thriving self-contained flagstone 'factory' which employed hundreds of people.
Sand River Trail - A Walk through Time (Slighe Abhainn Shannda - Cuairt tro Thim): Bilingual Gaelic / English guide to this walking trail near Gairloch, which includes geology and notes on local plants.
Strathnaver Trail- the Story of a North Highland Landscape - Written by Jim Johnston, head teacher of the local Farr High School, this provides a wealth of background information to enhance your enjoyment of the Trail.
Secrets in the landscape- Discover nine geologically special places in Skye and Lochalsh. There is more to the geology of Skye and Lochalsh than meets the eye: from the macro to the micro, the mineral world has had a powerful effect on human activity here. The Secrets in the landscape leaflet gives a brief introduction to each site and the interpretation to be found there.
The Two Churches Walk, Dunvegan, isle of Skye-This leaflet guides you along well made paths to various points of interest including a viewpoint looking towards Dunvegan Castle.
The Strontian Community woodland is home to plant life, wildlife and over 60 different species of trees. This leaflet has been specially prepared to give you an insight into the life and times of the ancient woodlands at Strontian as well as guide you to the sites of special interest in the woodland.