NairnMoray FirthSandy beaches and a harbour on one of the drier, sunnier stretches of Scotland's coast.
Chanonry PointBlack IsleA spit where bottlenose dolphins are often seen in the Moray Firth, especially on a rising tide.
Cairngorms National ParkAviemore and SpeysideThe largest national park in the UK, with walking, cycling and snow sports on Cairn Gorm.
Ben Nevis and Glen NevisFort WilliamThe highest mountain in the UK, with a valley walk to Steall Falls below it.
Urquhart CastleLoch NessRuins of a castle on the shore of Loch Ness, managed by Historic Environment Scotland.
Culloden BattlefieldNear InvernessThe site of the 1746 battle, with a visitor centre, managed by the National Trust for Scotland.
Speyside whiskySpeysideMany distilleries along the River Spey offer tours, linked by the Speyside Way.