Supporting Local Tourism Across Our Regions
If you’re a tourism business in the West Highlands, you’ll automatically be featured on our Visit West Highlands platform. This gives your business extra promotion and helps more people find you through a trusted local platform.
We know that each part of the West Highlands has its own special character, opportunities, and challenges. We’re here to help you show off what makes your business unique—and to help visitors plan their trips and explore more of the region.
Visit West Highlands is all about helping people discover the best of our area. By promoting local businesses and experiences, we support sustainable tourism that helps our economy grow in a positive way.
Our goal is to support you—whether you run accommodation, an activity or attraction, a food and drink business, or any visitor-facing service. We do this by:
- Showcasing your business in the right regional context
- Encouraging longer stays and wider exploration
- Helping visitors connect with trusted local providers
- Creating a strong, shared identity for the whole region
If you’d like to update your listing or learn how to make the most of the platform, just get in touch—we’re here to help.
OCUK & Lochaber
Lochaber unfurls from the shadow of Ben Nevis down to the tidal waters of Loch Linnhe — a landscape of rugged ridgelines, sheltered glens and sudden stretches of sea. It’s a year‑round playground for walking, climbing, mountain biking and sea‑kayaking, with accessible trails from gentle glen strolls to technical munro routes. Take the Jacobite steam train past the iconic viaduct, watch eagles drift above loch shores and pause in village cafés and cosy pubs for fresh seafood and Gaelic stories. Fort William and nearby villages provide practical hubs — rail and road links, outdoor outfitters and guided operators — so you can plan with confidence and get straight into the Highlands.
Skye, Raasay & Lochalsh
Salt-scented winds, basalt ridges and crofting communities define Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh. Here, dramatic geology—the Cuillin ridge, the Old Man of Storr and the Fairy Pools—meets quiet sea lochs and sheltered beaches. Days are easily planned: scenic drives along the A87 and the Kyle line rail approach, a short bridge crossing onto Skye, or a passenger ferry from Sconser to Raasay. Hikes, wildlife-watching, boat trips and simple, excellent seafood in village inns anchor any stay. Expect changeable weather; aim for late spring to early autumn for long daylight and calmer seas, and bring waterproofs and insect repellent. Local Gaelic culture, small crofting communities and clear night skies reward those who slow down and explore on foot.
Oban
Perched on a sheltered bay of Scotland’s west coast, Oban is the working harbour that links the mainland to the Inner Hebrides. Ferries depart here for Mull, Iona and beyond, making the town an ideal base for island hopping. Stroll the waterfront for fresh seafood stalls and the distinctive copper stills of the local distillery, then climb to McCaig’s Tower for sweeping views over bay and mountains. Day trips include wildlife cruises, sea-kayaking and coastal walks to Ganavan Sands. Compact and easy to explore on foot, Oban is busiest in summer—book ferries and accommodation in advance—and rewards any season with dramatic light, simple seafood and a direct rail link to the central belt.
Wester Ross
Wester Ross is a highland coastline of jagged mountains, glassy lochs and windswept beaches. Think Torridon’s sandstone peaks, hidden sea lochs that mirror the sky and small harbours where fishing boats still tie up beside whitewashed cottages. Days here are for hillwalking on ridgelines, watching otters and seals at the water’s edge, or taking a slow coastal drive through crofting townships and heathland. Practical and welcoming, the area suits both ambitious hikes and gentle seaside strolls—bring waterproof layers, allow extra time on single-track roads, and savour fresh seafood in village cafés. Clear skies reveal vast stars; changing weather reveals new colours. It’s a place that rewards both curiosity and careful planning.
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