Viewpoints in the Scottish Highlands

The Commando Memorial in Spean Bridge has one of the best views in the Highlands. Standing high over the village with the most wonderful views of Ben Nevis, Aonach Mor and the Grey Corries. Alongside the Commando Memorial you will find a peaceful Garden of Remembrance for fallen Commandos. From the viewpoint you can walk along the footpath to Historic Highbridge. 

The windy road that meanders along the River Nevis in Glen Nevis is truly spectacular. With mountains all around you can enjoy stunning views on both sides of the car. Soon on your left you will be able to see the mighty Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain. 

Glenfinnan viaduct is often on the itinerary of people visiting the Highlands. Park in the newly built car park at the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre and take the short walk along the path to the Viaduct. You can follow the path up and above the viaduct, giving you wonderful views over to Loch Shiel. Time your visit right to enjoy the Jacobite steam train crossing the viaduct April – October.

On the shores of Loch nam Uamh sits the Prince’s Cairn. It marks the spot where Bonnie Prince Charlie first stepped on to land in 1745. It was also from here that he set sail for France a year later. 

You can stop in the nearby layby and walk down to the Cairn itself which has the most wonderful loch and mountain backdrop. 

Take a drive along the old coast road from Back of Keppoch to the White Sands of Morar and you will enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches on the west coast of Scotland including Traigh, Camusdarach and Morar’s White Sands. 

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From the Invermorriston village car park, follow the short path into the woodland which follows the River Morriston downstream to a stone summer house which was built by the late Laird of Glenmoriston to shelter his guests watching salmon leaping in the river. On entering the summer house the views of the Invermoriston Falls are spectacular.

Fort Augustus is a small village with a lot on offer. Park up in the village car park just after the fuel station (if travelling from Spean Bridge). From here take a short walk back along to the Caledonian Canal and watch the busy Lock Keepers helping boats through the series of lock gates. For a longer walk follow the towpath along the side of the canal to enjoy a peaceful stroll. 

The 13 mile drive through Glen Etive really is magical – so beautiful in fact that it is used as the backdrop to scenes from the James Bond movie, Skyfall. You’ll want to have your camera handy to snap away at the scenery as you head down the twisty road to Loch Etive.

Glencoe Lochan really has something for everyone. Park in the designated car park behind the village and then choose your route. You can take the short direct path which takes you to the head of the lochan. Or perhaps you would prefer a longer woodland walk which meanders through the trees before arriving at the side of the lochan. Whichever route you choose you can then take the flat circular walk around the lochan itself to enjoy the beautiful mountain backdrop. 

And remember you can always just sit on the bench seating by the River Spean at Burnbank and enjoy the sound of running water while watching the birds in the trees.