Top The Scottish Highlands Dolphin Watching in 2026

Seek out the Loch Ness Monster on a 2-hour cruise from Dochgarroch Lock. The boat is fitted with a special Nessie sonar, but if the elusive monster doesn’t show up, other sights will charm you instead. Pass along the Caledonian Canal into Loch Ness to see Urquhart Castle, Bona Lighthouse, and the site of a World War II bomber crash. Learn about the loch’s history and legends as you cruise.

Enjoy stunning scenery and a variety of wildlife as you sail on your exclusive private yacht with 2 crew out of Oban Marina. Experience the exhilaration of travelling under sail around the west coast islands. Dropping anchor in a quiet tranquil spot you will share a delicious locally sourced lunch. Throughout the day you can learn the ropes, take a turn on the helm or just sit back and relax the beauty of the Hebrides. Be ready to take photos of dolphins as they play in the bow waves of the boat. Customise your day with lunch either onboard or book a local restaurant (accessible by boat and using a dingy to get ahore) to make it the perefct luxury day yachting on the West Coast.

Enjoy some of Scotland's most stunning scenery as you travel into the Highlalnds on this full-day guided tour from Inverness. Journey around Loch Ness and all the way to the west coast. You'll see ancient ruins, a poignant war memorial, beautiful beaches and a hidden waterfall before boarding the classic Jacobite Steam Train, one of the world's most scenic railways and made famous by the Harry Potter movies.