Wildwoodz Cabins

If you’re coming to this part of the world in search of nature you may well want to spend a bit of time just hanging out in the woods on site. Beyond that though, you can keep an eye out for big birds at RSPB Tollie Red Kites (15 minutes’ drive) or train your eyes on the waves at Chanonry Point (15 minutes) to see if you can spot the local dolphins. Several companies in Cromarty (25 minutes) will take you out on sea safaris for a closer look if you like. Sticking with the outdoors, there’s a golf club in Fortrose (10 minutes), and a lovely beach and ‘fairy glen’ walk in Rosemarkie (10 minutes). For a more full-on adventure, head into the Cairngorms National Park (45 minutes) for mountain biking, hiking and a meeting with the Cairngorm Reindeer Herd (an hour). For a true Scottish experience, head a little south of Inverness to Loch Ness (half an hour) to see if you can spot the famous monster, or take a tour of distilleries like Glen Wyvis (15 minutes) and Glenmorangie (35 minutes).