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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.

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.

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.

The Macallan is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery at Craigellachie, founded in 1824. It sits on a 485-acre estate that includes Easter Elchies House, the building shown on every bottle, and a 1.5 mile stretch of the River Spey. The modern distillery building was shortlisted for the Stirling Prize and won the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland award.

Tip: Experiences must be booked at least 24 hours in advance, and bring ID for the bar and first floor.

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.

Brodie Castle is a well-preserved Z-plan tower house near Forres, in the gentle Moray countryside. The rose-coloured castle was the ancestral home of the Brodie clan for over 400 years, and the family has been linked to the land since the 12th century.

Tip: Check the National Trust for Scotland website for current castle opening and tour arrangements before you set off.

Cawdor Castle stands near Nairn in the Scottish Highlands. It is built around a 15th-century tower house, with later additions enclosing a courtyard reached by a drawbridge. The castle began as a Calder property and passed to the Campbells in the 16th century. In the lowest level of the tower you can see the remains of the small holly tree it was built around.

Tip: The castle and gardens only open to visitors for part of the year, so check the Cawdor Castle website for reopening dates before you set off.

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.