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When you embark on Scottish Highland holidays, you will find a wealth of things to do waiting for you on the doorstep. One of the most breathtakingly beautiful regions in the whole of the UK, this part of Scotland is home to lochs, mountains and a lush green landscape that changes with the seasons. Many of the people who come here are keen to take advantage of the beautiful countryside by grabbing their walking boots and heading out for a hike. And you will find plenty of hills to challenge your skills, not least Ben Nevis - the tallest mountain in the whole of the UK. Even if you don't feel you can make it to this particular summit, there are plenty of other walking trails to challenge you - and they all offer the chance for you to relax and enjoy stunning views across the Highlands. However, it is not only walking that awaits you when you visit the Highlands - there are also plenty of historical sites to be discovered as well. Some of the earliest evidence of humans living on the British Isles can be found here and you can see it for yourself if you take a trip to the Clava cairn near Inverness. These strange burial chambers are believed to date back to the Bronze Age and their stone markings are sure to help transport you back in time as you find out more about this mysterious relic. Another must-visit site is Urquhart Castle - a ruin today but once one of the largest strongholds in the whole of Scotland. Indeed, the castle is a popular attraction with tourists from all over the world - but it is its neighbour that proves to be the biggest draw. This is because the ruins of Urquhart overlook an unfathomably deep body of water known to millions around the world - Loch Ness. Countless people have visited this lake over the years with the hope of catching a glimpse of its famous and fabled monster - believed by some to be a dinosaur who managed to survive the extinction of the rest of its species millions of years ago. To round off your trip, you should consider a stay at Inver Lodge Hotel on the west coast - the perfect luxury retreat from which to base your Highland adventure.
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