The Highlands and Islands, forming the northern half of Scotland, is a distinct geographical area of over 370,000 people with strong cultural and historical roots. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands and Islands, is a thriving modern town, home to over 50,000 people and a focus for administration, culture and transport.
Rail services go in all directions.
The road network is equally comprehensive. Inverness Airport offers quick connections to major UK airports, regular services to Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles and handles substantial international charter traffic.