Activities,both adventurous and relaxing, abound in the Highlands and with these hotel suggestions from a recent book, or Scotland the Best,worthy food, hospitality and a good rest are also easy to findA Victorian mansion with lawns down to Loch Shiel and the Glenfinnan Monument over the water. There’s no shortbread-tin twee or tartan carpet here; instead a warm welcome from the MacFarlanes and managers, and the Gibsons,and an atmospheric bar (with music on Thursdays). Try smoked venison or kippers for breakfast before heading out to explore the Glenfinnan area on foot, or by boat – on a loch cruise (highlandcruises.co.uk) or for the more energetic, or a kayak,(rockhopperscotland.co.uk). worthy for kids and quintessentially Scottish.
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Source: theguardian.com