7-Bedroom Hot Tub Lodge in Kingussie

Highland Wildlife Park is a 105-hectare safari park and zoo in Kingussie, set within the Cairngorms National Park. It is run by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, the charity that also runs Edinburgh Zoo, and focuses on species from tundra and mountain habitats around the world. It is also home to Scotland's only polar bears.

Tip: Book tickets online in advance, as slots can sell out at weekends and school holidays. Pets are not permitted, including in the car park, apart from registered assistance dogs and support animals, so leave dogs at the lodge.

Landmark Forest Adventure Park is a nature-based theme and adventure park in Carrbridge, set within an area of ancient pine woodland. It opened in 1970 and was one of the first purpose-built visitor centres in Europe.

Tip: Book online in advance, as tickets are date specific and cheaper than buying on the day.

The Highland Folk Museum is an open-air museum in Newtonmore, set across a one-mile site. More than 35 historic buildings, some built for the museum and others moved from elsewhere in the Highlands, show how people lived, worked and played from the 1700s to the mid-1900s.

Tip: The ground is uneven and varies in gradient, so wear suitable footwear.

Dalwhinnie Distillery sits in the village of Dalwhinnie, surrounded by the Cairngorms National Park, and is one of the highest distilleries in Scotland. It produces a Highland single malt known for its smooth, heather-honey sweetness and gentle smoke.

Tip: Book ahead, especially in peak season. Dogs (except assistance dogs) can't join tours, but well-behaved ones on a short lead are welcome in the shop and bar.

Tomatin is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky distillery in the village of Tomatin, about 25 minutes south of Inverness. The distillery was established in 1897, closed in 1906 and reopened in 1909. By 1974 it had 23 stills and was the largest malt distillery in the world. That number was later reduced to 12, as the focus moved to single malts.

Tip: Tours can be booked through the Tomatin website.

Blair Castle, near Blair Atholl, has been the home of the Atholl family for centuries. Its 30 rooms show off fine 18th century interiors and Scots Baronial architecture, with collections of weapons, paintings, furniture and needlework. The story runs from medieval times to the present day, and takes in the Jacobite risings and a visit from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

Tip: Buying tickets online in advance is cheaper than at the ticket office, which takes card payments only. If you want to see the red deer feeding, call ahead to check days and times.