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- ·**The Muthu Newton Hotel** (Nairn): A historic hotel with modern amenities, located near the beach. Prices start around €80 per night.
- ·**Glenmoriston Arms Hotel** (Glenmoriston): A cozy hotel that offers comfortable rooms and a warm atmosphere, with rates around €90 per night.
- ·**The Torridon Hotel**: Nestled in the heart of the mountains, this hotel offers stunning views and fine dining. Rates start around €180 per night.
- ·**The Old Inn** (Gairloch): A charming inn with a rustic feel, situated near the shore. Prices are around €120 per night.
- ·**Inverlochy Castle Hotel**: This stunning castle hotel offers opulent rooms and fine dining. Rates begin at €350 per night.
- ·**The Dunalastair Hotel Suites** (Kinloch Rannoch): A luxurious retreat with impeccable service and breathtaking views. Prices start around €300 per night.
- ·**From Amsterdam**: KLM offers flights to Inverness with a stopover. Prices range from €150-250.
- ·**From London**: British Airways and easyJet have direct flights to Inverness, with fares starting at €50.
- ·**From NYC**: Direct flights to London and connecting flights to Inverness are available, with total prices around €600-900.
- ·**Inverness to Applecross**: Approximately 2 hours (via A87).
- ·**Inverness to Durness**: About 3.5 hours (via A9 and A836).
- ·**Inverness to John o'Groats**: Roughly 2.5 hours (via A9).
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