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

The Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
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Inverness Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Private Walking Tour in Fort William Town Centre

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 …More

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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...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$11
SEA LIFE Loch Lomond General Admission Ticket

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 …More

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...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$19
City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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 …More

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...

55 minutes Free Cancellation
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Loch Ness 50-minute Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

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 …More

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...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Sightseeing Cruise

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 …More

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...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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Glenaladale Cruise - Great for wizard spotting!

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$40
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

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

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

2 hours Free Cancellation
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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 …More

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...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Fort William Evening Cruise

End your day with our evening cruise and experience Loch Eil at its most magical. Departing from Fort William Town Pier this 1.5 hour cruise …More

End your day with our evening cruise and experience Loch Eil at its most magical. Departing from Fort William Town Pier this 1.5 hour cruise...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Fort William Seal Island Cruise

Embark on a captivating 2 Hour Seal Island Cruise on Loch Linnhe departing from Fort William Town Pier. As you cruise towards Black Rock locally …More

Embark on a captivating 2 Hour Seal Island Cruise on Loch Linnhe departing from Fort William Town Pier. As you cruise towards Black Rock locally...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Fort William Speed Boat Adventure 60 minutes

Departure from CORPACH MARINA Thrilling high speed blast to Seal Island (Black Rock) to see Common and Atlantic Grey seals. Playful donuts on the water …More

Departure from CORPACH MARINA Thrilling high speed blast to Seal Island (Black Rock) to see Common and Atlantic Grey seals. Playful donuts on the water...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$60
Private Guided Discovery Walk in the Cairngorms

Discover the Cairngorms National Park in the best possible way; walking and talking. Suitable for families, our range of guided walks take you to some …More

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Discover the Cairngorms National Park in the best possible way; walking and talking. Suitable for families, our range of guided walks take you to some...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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Loch Ness, Outlander & Urquhart Castle from Inverness

Depart central Inverness and journey to the world-famous Loch Ness, where you will join a cruise to view the ruins of the 13th century, Urquhart …More

Depart central Inverness and journey to the world-famous Loch Ness, where you will join a cruise to view the ruins of the 13th century, Urquhart...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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Dunrobin Castle and Easter Ross Small Group Tour from Inverness

Dunrobin Castle. contrasts the rough and rocky natural Highland surroundings. Its 189 rooms are full of luxuries, legends, and controversy. Join this tour and explore …More

Dunrobin Castle. contrasts the rough and rocky natural Highland surroundings. Its 189 rooms are full of luxuries, legends, and controversy. Join this tour and explore...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$74
Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands

Spend a day Nessie-hunting, take a cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness, explore the village of Fort Augustus, visit the ruined loch-side Urquhart Castle, admire …More

Spend a day Nessie-hunting, take a cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness, explore the village of Fort Augustus, visit the ruined loch-side Urquhart Castle, admire...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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Scottish Highlands Adventure Small Group Tour from Inverness

This small group day trip from Inverness will guide you through some of the most rugged and remote areas of the beloved Scottish Highlands, including …More

This small group day trip from Inverness will guide you through some of the most rugged and remote areas of the beloved Scottish Highlands, including...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Cruise Loch Ness and explore Urquhart Castle. Operated by D&E Coaches, discover the highlights of Loch Ness on this scenic 3 and a half hour …More

Cruise Loch Ness and explore Urquhart Castle. Operated by D&E Coaches, discover the highlights of Loch Ness on this scenic 3 and a half hour...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$76
Inverness: John O'Groats, Dunrobin Castle & the Far North

Our 1 day John O'Groats tour from Inverness is the perfect way to visit the most notherly point on British mainland! See Loch Fleet, explore Dunrobin Castle …More

Our 1 day John O'Groats tour from Inverness is the perfect way to visit the most notherly point on British mainland! See Loch Fleet, explore Dunrobin Castle...

11 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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Torridon, Applecross and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

Keep an eye out for fantastic beasts and faeries on an 11-hour trip through the ancient wilderness of Scotland. Travel across the Scottish highlands in …More

Keep an eye out for fantastic beasts and faeries on an 11-hour trip through the ancient wilderness of Scotland. Travel across the Scottish highlands in...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$76
Inverness: Applecross, Loch Carron & the Wild Highlands

Enjoy a day exploring the scenic beauty of the Northern Highlands and travel to one of the most remote spots in Scotland; Applecross. As you …More

Enjoy a day exploring the scenic beauty of the Northern Highlands and travel to one of the most remote spots in Scotland; Applecross. As you...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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