Highland Explorer - The Highlands Experts Plan a Trip

Now accepting new partners for 2026

Grow Your Business with Highland Explorer

Run by marketing experts, Highland Explorer connects your business with thousands of travellers planning their Scottish adventure. With 10+ fresh articles published every month, your brand stays visible where it matters most.

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Why Partner With Us?

Built by marketing professionals who know the Highlands. Here is what makes our platform different.

  • Smart AI Placements - Our AI engine intelligently places your ad across the site where users are most likely to engage.
  • High Intent Audience - Connect with visitors who are actively planning and booking their trips right now.
  • Measurable Results - Track clicks, views, and engagement across your ad placements.
  • Global Reach - Showcase your business to international tourists before they even arrive.

AI-Driven Technology

Be seen exactly where travellers are looking

We don't just put your ad in a sidebar. Our smart placement engine analyses user intent to display your business across the entire platform in contextually relevant spots. This includes new content being added such as blogs, itineraries, and listings, with a carefully managed limit of 8 ads per page to ensure high visibility and user engagement.

  • Curated Itineraries - Your hotel or restaurant appears directly within relevant day-trip plans.
  • Interactive Map - Premium pins stand out when users explore specific regions.
  • Contextual Blog Posts - Mentioned automatically in stories about your area's history and culture.

Pricing

Free Listing - Free forever

Get your business on the map and in front of Highland visitors.

  • Business listing in directory
  • Direct website link
  • Photo gallery (up to 3)
  • Standard search ranking
  • Basic analytics

Featured Partner - £249/year

Targeted ad placements across listings matched to your industry.

  • Everything in Free
  • Ad placed on relevant listing pages
  • Category-targeted smart placement
  • Priority search ranking
  • Unlimited photos

Premium Partner - £349/year (Most Popular)

Full-service promotion powered by our marketing team and AI.

  • Everything in Featured
  • Automatic AI ad placements site-wide
  • Featured in new blog content (10+ articles/month)
  • Inclusion in curated travel itineraries
  • Homepage & banner ad slots
  • Dedicated account support
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

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The Scottish Highlands Market

8.38 million visitors. £756 million in spending. The Scottish Highlands are one of the UK's largest tourism markets. Read our in-depth analysis of official visitor data and see why now is the time to put your business in front of this audience.

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Join over 500 Highland businesses already using our platform to reach more customers.

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