It's the longest trip in the Scottish Premiership for teams in the central belt and the type of venue which can cause glum faces heading back down the A9.
But champions Celtic will be aiming to avoid any Highland surprises when they take on Ross County in Saturday's flagship encounter in the top flight.
Rangers are out of commission with Viaplay Cup semi-final duty and a win would see them eight points clears. Brendan Rodgers has watched his team challenged by Hibs and St Mirren with four points out of those two games not bad going with both delicately poised throughout.
And there's no reason Malky Mackay's men won't believe they can cause issues for the visitors. The Staggies sit 10th and a victory over Celtic would be the type of season defining result which could boost them in their quest to avoid another battle against relegation which went all the way to a playoff against Partick Thistle last season.