Location

Darris Farmhouse: Your Perfect Highland Base

Experience a serene escape with effortless access to the Highlands' top attractions from our prime location.

Key Attractions Nearby:

• Loch Ness & Urquhart Castle: Legendary landscapes (10-minute drive)

• Inverness City Centre: Capital of the Highlands (15-minute drive)

• Culloden Battlefield: A site of profound history (10-minute drive)

• North Coast 500: Your epic road trip starts here!

Excellent road and rail links make exploring beyond Inverness simple.

The Malt Whisky Trail

The Malt Whisky Trail: On the Doorstep of Darris Farmhouse

After a day exploring the rugged beauty of Loch Ness, there’s no better way to unwind than with a dram of Scotland’s finest. Your stay here places you within easy reach of the world-famous Malt Whisky Trail in the Speyside region.

Journey through scenic glens to discover historic distilleries like Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet, and Macallan. Tour traditional warehouses, breathe in the fragrant aromas, and sample exceptional single malts straight from the source.

Plan Your Whisky Adventure:

· The Trail: Explore nine iconic distilleries and the fascinating Speyside Cooperage.

· Distance: The heart of Speyside is approximately a 40-60 minute scenic drive away.

· Tours: Advance booking is highly recommended to secure your spot.

Legendary Landscapes

Legendary Landscapes: Beyond the Loch Ness Monster

While the mystery of Nessie captures the imagination, the true magic of the Highlands lies in its breathtaking, ancient landscapes.

Your stay at Darris Farmhouse places you in the heart of a region shaped by myth, history, and dramatic natural beauty.

Loch Ness: More Than a LegendLook beyond the surface of the famous loch to discover its stunning surroundings. The Great Glen, a vast geological fault line, cradles the deep, dark waters of Loch Ness, creating a majestic vista of rolling hills and secluded bays. Drive along its shores for ever-changing perspectives, where the light dances on the water and mist often cloaks the hills in an ethereal glow. Iconic Sights Steeped in Drama:

· Urquhart Castle: Perched on the loch’s edge, these historic ruins offer the most iconic view of Loch Ness. It’s a landscape of crumbling stone against a backdrop of timeless water and sky.

· Falls of Foyers: A short journey south leads to this powerful waterfall, where the River Foyers cascades through a lush, wooded gorge into the loch below.

· The Caledonian Canal: Witness the ingenuity of Thomas Telford’s canal, which connects lochs and weaves through the Great Glen, offering serene walks and beautiful engineering.

Inverness: The Capital of the HighlandsWhere the River Ness meets the Moray Firth, Inverness is a city embraced by nature. Stroll along the riverbanks, cross the Victorian suspension footbridge, and enjoy the view towards the pink sandstone of Inverness Castle.

It’s a perfect blend of urban charm and natural scenery.

Your Gateway to Epic Wilderness:From here, you are at the gateway to even grander landscapes.

The battle-scarred moor of Culloden, the mystical standing stones of Clava Cairns, and the beginning of the world-famous North Coast 500 route are all moments away.

Each offers a unique and powerful sense of place that defines the Scottish Highlands. Come and write your own story in a landscape built for legends.