The best family-friendly activities in The Scottish Highlands for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Gaskan cruise - Golden Eagles!
This cruise takes you on an adventure in to the wilderness. Starting in the busy Glenfinnan area where we describe all the sights and detail...
$47

Discover the beauty of the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness and enjoy views of Urquhart Castle from the water....
$46

Cruise through history and modern culture all at the same time! Harry Potter and historic monuments, you will learn about them both. Loch Shiel has...
$40

Discover the mystery surrounding Loch Ness on a 1-hour cruise from Clansman Harbour. Situated only a twenty minutes’ drive from central Inverness, Loch Ness is...
$33

Cruise the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness on this 50-minute cruise that departs from Dochgarroch. On the Enchantment cruise, you'll have the opportunity to discover...
$33

See the best of Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands, on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour with our 24-hour ticket... plus you get...
$20

Which sea creatures do you love the most? Magnificent Sharks, colourful Clownfish or perhaps inquisitive Otters? Maybe you simply can’t decide! Here at SEA LIFE...
$19

You can have a fun filled private tour with a local lad and some of his family (most frequently his Mum). Nathaniel says "I have...
$11

Inverness is the Highland capital — a city with a castle, a character, and considerably more history than its modest size suggests. This app-led scavenger...
$7

