Aviemore and
The Cairngorms

Inverness, Nairn
and Loch Ness

East Northern Highlands

West Northern Highlands

Isle of Skye and Lochalsh

Fort William and Lochaber

In the eighteenth century three brothers, exiles from persecution, came to these parts from Holland, where, with a Royal Letter of Protection, they settled. It was John, of the De Groat threesome, who lent his name to the area.

The landscape is one of great sea cliffs and rolling moors with an abundance of birdlife, plants and insects.

The culture although now very mixed, was once strongly Viking as these fierce men laid claim to all the land south to Ross-shire. Even at this day Viking festivals are still celebrated all around the northern parts of Scotland to the delight of the many participants and onlookers.
As this was originally Pictish land, there are many sites being discovered still, and, there exist many to visit even now.

For the fishermen cum anglers this is terrific country for fish so make a point of coming here.

For Eats the Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes provide good fayre.
Hotel, Guesthouse, Caravan and Camping sites are available.

Travel is by bus, coach or car.
For the tourists from abroad the nearest airports are Wick with a connection to John O' Groats by bus or coach, Inverness with a connection to Wick by rail, bus or coach, and on as above. Glasgow and Edinburgh both connect to Inverness by air, rail, bus or coach and on as above.

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