Five great October half-term family days out in the Highlands

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With the October break on its way, it's time to start planning ways to keep the family entertained over the holidays. An escape to Highlands could be the ideal way for you to escape the hustle and bustle of city life as well as spending some relaxing time with the kids.

The Highlands offer dramatic coastlines, historic castles, beautiful scenery and stunning beaches, as well as plenty of activities and days out that will have everything you need for a memorable family trip.

To help, we have asked the experts at North Highlands tourism specialists Venture North to see what exciting destinations they recommend in Caithness and Sutherland to impress the family.

They've picked five great places to go this October half-term. Venture North said: "This family farm magical adventure offers visitors a chance to get up close with animals in a picturesque setting alongside Thurso River, including meerkats, Highland cows, Valais Blacknose sheep, rabbits, free-range chickens and cockerels, blue-eyed Embden geese, Kune Kune pigs, Pygmy goats, Alpacas and Llamas.