Villages off the Beaten Track
Driving Route
The Highlands is home to many characterful villages, full of surprises and genuine Highland hospitality.
Off the beaten track these villages have less tourist visitors. Perfect for those seeking authentic Highland experiences. Route image - By Bert Kaufmann from Roermond, Netherlands (Carrbridge) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
What you'll see
Alyth
Alyth is a picturesque village at the foot of Alyth Hill
Killiecrankie
Killiecrankie is a village in Perth and Kinross beside the River Garry. Its location on the B8079 is 3 miles north of Pitlochry and 2.5 miles south of Blair Atholl. It is easily accessed from the A9.
Dalwhinnie
Dalwhinnie village is just north of Drumochter pass
Laggan
Laggan is a village nestled in the Monadhliath and Grampian mountain ranges
Newtonmore
Newtonmore is a beautiful Highland village, in the majestic Badenoch & Strathspey area
Kingussie
Kingussie is the capital of the Badenoch & Strathspey area of the Highlands
Boat of Garten
Boat of Garten sits at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park alongside the Spey river
Carrbridge
Carrbridge is a village surrounded by spectacular forest, moorland and imposing mountains
