Highlands And Islands

[The Jiminator]

Hi Guys,

I'm off touring the Highlands and Islands next week. Any recommendations on where to go or which roads to take? Was planning on going up the A82 to Inverness then A9 to Thurso before going round the coast roads to Ullapool and jumping on the ferry to Lewis, Harris and Skye before coming home. Not decided on the route home yet. Any diversion routes worth riding? Any sights you suggest or advice welcomely received.

Cheers in advance.
No need to suggest the Black stuff to drink, that's a given, although places to drink it are worth mentioning.