How far is it from .... to .... ?

You can find routes and distances between places throughout the UK from the AA website

I need details of public transport times for my trip. Can you help?

Our travel pages will help with a series of links to operators websites or you can use the journeyplanner on the Traveline Scotland website which covers all modes of transport.

How far is it / how long will it take me to drive from my home to the Highlands

You can find routes to the Highlands with both distances and approximate driving times from the AA website

Where can I stay in a castle during my holiday?

www.visitscotland.com have a list of accommodation in unusual establishments - click on accommodation and then unusual places to stay.

I am planning to move to the Highlands. Who can help?

www.locationhighland.co.uk offer a relocation advice service.

I am tracing my family roots and would like to investigate my Scottish ancestors further. Where do I start?

A useful website for tracing family contacts is the General Register office in Scotland. For the Highland area specifically you can try Highland Council Ancestry Research

Where can I visit a Highland Games?

See our Highland Games page or the Albagames website which gives details of fixtures and the background to events you can see at the games.

Can I camp anywhere in the wild?

If you are truly in a wild area (far from roads, villages or habitation) wild camping is possible but it should not be used as an alternative to using campsites when you are in populated areas. There are more detailed guidelines on the Mountaineering Council's wild camping page