'This stunning coastal Scottish Highlands village is my new favourite holiday spot'

The food was great and the views were even better.12:00, 19 Jul 2026Gairloch is my new favourite Highland holiday spotThe Scottish Highlands are a famously popular holiday destination, bringing visitors from across Scotland and all over the world. The region is renowned for its jaw-dropping mountains, ancient castles, history, and heritage, as well as legendary beauty spots like Loch Ness and Ben Nevis.‌There are also countless friendly towns and villages across the Highlands that welcome tourists throughout the summer season. One of these is the small village of Gairloch. Located along the shores of Loch Gairloch in Wester Ross ,it is home to a population of around 600 people.‌With much of Scotland enjoying clear skies and balmy temperatures this week, Scotland Now's Alexander Smail journ