Our Top 10 Favourite Day Trips From Your Cabin | Explore The Highlands
Frontier Cabins are located in the north of The Cairngorms National Park. The forest is just 30 minutes from Inverness Airport and 12 minutes from Aviemore. We recommend spending a whole week immersed in the forest. These day trips create many different adventures for your stay. Life experiences are here on tap. Frontier is the ideal base camp to discover the best of The Scottish Highlands, including the famous North Coast 500 route, which starts in Inverness.
Stargaze at The Green Loch
Witness the mesmerizing starry skies reflected in the emerald waters of The Green Loch. This magical experience is perfect for photography enthusiasts and romantic souls alike. It is one of the most extraordinary settings, day or night, and it involves a beautiful forest walk. This is the perfect place to see the northern lights. Drive time: 25 mins.
Conquer a Famous Munro
Challenge yourself to climb one of Scotland's renowned Munro mountains. The sense of achievement and panoramic views from the summit are truly unforgettable. Remember to prepare and check weather conditions before setting out. The weather is always changing. Cairngorm Mountain is the UK’s 6th highest and is easily accessible from your cabin. You are within driving distance of Ben Nevis too. Drive time: 30 mins.
Afternoon Tea at the 5* Fife Arms
The hotel is founded by gallerists Hauser & Wirth, so you may find yourself lounging under a Picasso with your Sunday Paper. The Fife Arms is is a must-visit experience, for the gourmet food at The Flying Stag restaurant, for the interior architecture, and for the extraordinary artwork. The drive to The Royal Balmoral Estate across the Cairngorms National Park is stunning. World class. Breamar village, on the East of The National Park is the home of The Royal Highland Games. Drive time: 1 hour.
A Foodie Experience at The Boath House
Treat your taste buds to an extraordinary culinary journey at The Boath House. Their innovative dishes showcase the best of Scottish produce from their own kitchen garden, providing a gastronomic experience you won't forget. The grounds and garden of this Georgian mansion are glorious. The Boath House is twined with London’s high-end Sessions Arts Club, and the owners have established this as a ‘sanctuary for creatives’, with 2 excellent restaurants to try. Drive time: 40 mins.
Tour A Speyside Whisky Distillery
Embark on a whisky lover's pilgrimage through Speyside, home of many world-famous distilleries. Whether Glenlivet, Dalwhinnie, or Glenfarclas, you'll gain insights into the art of whisky-making and enjoy some exceptional drams. Maybe invest in a cask at source, bottle your very own Speyside, and enjoy the rewards for many years to come. Drive time: 40 mins.
Tour Glen Affric Nature Reserve
Immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of Glen Affric. Spend the day wandering through this temperate Caledonian rainforest, spotting wildlife, and enjoying the serenity of this unspoiled wilderness. It has been rewilded over the last 50 years, showing how nature can be successfully restored. Drive time: 1.2 hours.
Explore the West Coast & Summer Isles
Take a day trip to the stunning North West Coast, looking out at The Atlantic Ocean with white beaches and turquoise seas. A visit to The Summer Isles offers a backdrop for unforgettable photographs and a glimpse into the remote lifestyle of The Scottish Highlands.
Stop off at Ullapool on route for a tasting menu experience at The Dipping Lugger, one of Scotland’s top-rated restaurants, or try the Seafood Shack - a sensational street food stall by the harbour. Drive time: 1.5-2 hours.
Loch Ness & The Great Glen
Take a waterside tour of this historic valley. We highly recommend stopping at The Dores Inn, a tiny beachside pub at the head of Loch Ness. It’s a stunning setting to launch paddleboard from or have a dip with the world’s most famous monster. Drive time: 30 mins.
Dolphins at Cromarty
Watch playful bottlenose dolphins leap and dive in the Cromarty Firth and enjoy this beautiful Highland village. A 2-hour boat trip with Eco Ventures (Apr–Oct) can take you out to sea so you may be able to get up close with the dolphins. The scenery includes an amazing ‘Oil Rig Graveyard’, contrasting with the rugged coastal landscape… it can feel like you are part of a sci-fi movie.
Bring a fishing rod to angle off the harbour with the locals, and catch your supper. Or book a table at Cromarty’s Sutor Creek restaurant for a wonderful meal. Drive time: 1 hour.
Falconry at Rothiemurchus
The Estate boasts many extraordinary outdoor activities; learn to shoot clays, go gorge walking, pet the highland coos, and feed the deer.
The Beach at Loch Morlich is right next door. It is an opportunity for a refreshing dip in the clear waters, surrounded by the stunning Cairngorm Mountains. This is the highest beach in the UK and is a perfect spot for a walk and a picnic. Drive time: 25 mins.
Frontier Cabins is your ideal base camp for all these adventures
We are here to help tailor your perfect Highland experience and connect you with the very best the region has to offer. There are so many special experiences, for foodies, for exercise junkies, for nature lovers, for first-time casual visitors… this is just a teaser. You will soon see why people come to The Highlands ‘once’ then come back year on year.
Hire a Landrover from Wildtrax, near Inverness Airport to drive the Highlands in style
We can’t recommend Wildtrax enough… The Land Rovers, and the lovely people. You will make all your friends jealous when they see your adventures and your iconic Defender.