Superior Highland cottage near Muir of Ord. Surrounded by stunning open scenery. Utter comfort and tranquillity. Spacious rooms, woodburning stoves, private gardens. Wildlife and outdoor sports. Beauly 4 miles.

A luxurious holiday home set in the village of Muir of Ord, Scotland. Breath-taking views. Stylish interiors. Ground-floor living. Beauly 3.8 miles. Dingwall 7.3 miles. Inverness 15.5 miles.

A charming semi-detached converted property, resting on the outskirts of Fort William. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Woodburner. Glencoe 21.3 miles.

Nestling amid the glorious Highland countryside, with a stunning backdrop of mountains, this traditionally built stone house stands detached on the site of an old croft, on a 350-acre estate. Ideal for year round family holidays, it features a most attractively furnished, designer interior, which opens out onto a large, south-facing enclosed garden laid mainly to lawn. The surrounding area is a nature lover’s paradise, with several lochs close by offering excellent fishing and bird-watching opportunities, and much indigenous flora and fauna. Inverness 17 miles. Shops 6 miles, pub 1 mile (open Apr-Oct).

Set in a quiet rural location, this cosy holiday cottage enjoys lovely views across open countryside towards Nigg Bay and the Cromarty Firth. An RSPB Reserve, sea trips, fishing, golf, castles and south, west and east facing beaches all within easy reach. Great for touring the scenic Highlands. Historic Cromarty is a short ferry trip (only available in summer, also accessible by road) with Inverness, the Highland Capital approx 45 minutes’ drive. Shops 4½ miles, pubs 3 miles. Can be booked with property 19987 (which has adjoining garden) to sleep up to 12 guests.

This beautifully designed lodge sits within a group of six set in the Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands in Feshiebridge. Woodburning stove. Open-plan living. Balcony. Aviemore 10.1 miles; Inverness 40.7 miles.

A gorgeous detached holiday home resting in the quiet hamlet of Redburn near Nairn. Family friendly. Wheelchair-friendly access. Underfloor heating. Nairn 7.9 miles; Forres 11.5 miles; Inverness 20.5 miles; Elgin 24 miles.

A detached chalet resting in the small hamlet of Roughburn near Spean Bridge in the Scottish Highlands. Secluded location. Pet-friendly. Open-plan. Creag Meagaidh 6 miles; Fort William 20.5 miles; Inverness 67.4 miles.

A homely stone semi-detached cottage resting on the Craigievar Castle estate near Alford, Aberdeenshire. Private garden. Castle views. Private parking. Alford 5.4 miles; Aberdeen 27.4 miles.