Highland Print Studio

The Highland Print Studio sits just outside Inverness, a working space where you can actually watch printmakers doing their thing rather than just gawping at finished work behind glass. It's the kind of place that appeals to anyone with even a passing interest in how things are made - the process is genuinely absorbing, whether you're into art or just curious about the craft.

You'll see everything from lithography to screen printing, and the team are usually happy to chat about what they're working on. It's not a massive operation, which is rather the point. The studio has a proper local feel to it, and pieces on sale are genuinely worth looking at rather than the usual tourist tat you find near Inverness.

For families with older kids who aren't glued to their phones, this works well as a half-hour stop between other activities - anything younger than ten might lose interest quickly. Walkers heading into the Highlands should factor this in as a pre-hike warming-up spot rather than a full afternoon.

If you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks - Ardtower is your best bet at 2.9 miles away, with excellent reviews - the studio makes sense as an easy detour into town. Combine it with a proper look around Inverness itself rather than treating it as a standalone destination. Worth checking opening hours before you visit, as it's not a major attraction with set times.