Guide to attractions, things to do and places to eat & drink
Traditional music and local beers
MacGregor's is a fairly new addition to Inverness. The owner, Bruce MacGregor is himself a fiddle player. A great place to sit and listen to trad music while enjoying a beer or two or three. They also serve great food if you're hungry! Nice outdoor seating space too.
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MacGregor's
113 Academy StMacGregor's is a fairly new addition to Inverness. The owner, Bruce MacGregor is himself a fiddle player. A great place to sit and listen to trad music while enjoying a beer or two or three. They also serve great food if you're hungry! Nice outdoor seating space too.
Johnny Foxes pub and restaurant is a really popular (and busy!) place for locals and visitors alike. Bands play a variety of music genres throughout the week and there's also a club called The Den with a resident DJ right next door.
It serves your usual pub grub to a good standard and its reasonably priced.
There is a seating area outside and it's right next to the river.
61 yerel halk öneriyor
Johnny Foxes
26 Bank StJohnny Foxes pub and restaurant is a really popular (and busy!) place for locals and visitors alike. Bands play a variety of music genres throughout the week and there's also a club called The Den with a resident DJ right next door.
It serves your usual pub grub to a good standard and its reasonably priced.
There is a seating area outside and it's right next to the river.
The legendary Gellions Bar is the oldest pub in Inverness and dates back to 1841. There's live music seven days a week and Saturday afternoons are not to be missed! I've spent many a time in this place with my friends, after a boozy girls lunch and it's an absolute hoot. Dancing the Gay Gordon's in a very small space to house band Schiehallion, playing traditional Scottish music, while holding your drink is not for the faint hearted!
It can get very crowded, but don't let that put you off. The bar service is impressively efficient, despite the numbers vying to get served!
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Gellions Bar
14 Bridge StThe legendary Gellions Bar is the oldest pub in Inverness and dates back to 1841. There's live music seven days a week and Saturday afternoons are not to be missed! I've spent many a time in this place with my friends, after a boozy girls lunch and it's an absolute hoot. Dancing the Gay Gordon's in a very small space to house band Schiehallion, playing traditional Scottish music, while holding your drink is not for the faint hearted!
It can get very crowded, but don't let that put you off. The bar service is impressively efficient, despite the numbers vying to get served!
Restaurants and cafes
If you're celebrating a special occasion, or just want to push the boat out, head to my favourite restaurant. The food is delicious, great service and it's right next the river. You won't be disappointed.
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Rocpool
1 Ness WalkIf you're celebrating a special occasion, or just want to push the boat out, head to my favourite restaurant. The food is delicious, great service and it's right next the river. You won't be disappointed.
Lovely, cosy bistro serving good food and cocktails - what more could you want?
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Fig & Thistle
4 6 Stephen's BraeLovely, cosy bistro serving good food and cocktails - what more could you want?
Brunch, lunch or coffee and cake. Girvan's is a must. But beware, you'll have to queue to get in.
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Girvans
2-4 Stephens BraeBrunch, lunch or coffee and cake. Girvan's is a must. But beware, you'll have to queue to get in.
Good food and great range of local beers. Outside seating area for a close up view of Inverness Castle and it's dog friendly!
60 yerel halk öneriyor
The Castle Tavern
1 View PlGood food and great range of local beers. Outside seating area for a close up view of Inverness Castle and it's dog friendly!
Located right next to the river, this is another of my favs. A converted church, with woodburning stove - it's a great place to go for lunch or dinner on a chilly day! And let's face it, we have more than our fair share of chilly days in Inverness!
All ingredients are locally sourced and the menu is reasonably priced.
141 yerel halk öneriyor
The Mustard Seed Restaurant
16 Fraser StLocated right next to the river, this is another of my favs. A converted church, with woodburning stove - it's a great place to go for lunch or dinner on a chilly day! And let's face it, we have more than our fair share of chilly days in Inverness!
All ingredients are locally sourced and the menu is reasonably priced.
If you're looking for good, no nonsense tasty grub, you won't go far wrong at Urquhart's. Very reasonably priced if you're on a budget.
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Urquhart's Restaurant
2 Young StIf you're looking for good, no nonsense tasty grub, you won't go far wrong at Urquhart's. Very reasonably priced if you're on a budget.
Set right next to the river, Contrast offers lunch, early birds or the full works. Not the cheapest restaurant in town, but one of the nicest. Go on, push the boat out.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Contrast Brasserie Inverness
21 Ness BankSet right next to the river, Contrast offers lunch, early birds or the full works. Not the cheapest restaurant in town, but one of the nicest. Go on, push the boat out.
Laid out on three floors, each with a view of the river and castle. So no matter where you sit, you'll have a great vista while you scoff down some yummy grub.
75 yerel halk öneriyor
The Kitchen Restaurant
15 Huntly StLaid out on three floors, each with a view of the river and castle. So no matter where you sit, you'll have a great vista while you scoff down some yummy grub.
Our local garden centre - but it's so much more! Head here if you're after a belt busting breakfast, lunch or a coffee and cake. They also stock a fantastic range of local produce and gifts if you're looking to take a wee something home with you. Only 5 minutes away by car, or a twenty minute walk from our house.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Simpsons
Culloden RoadOur local garden centre - but it's so much more! Head here if you're after a belt busting breakfast, lunch or a coffee and cake. They also stock a fantastic range of local produce and gifts if you're looking to take a wee something home with you. Only 5 minutes away by car, or a twenty minute walk from our house.
Yummy food on the banks of the Caledonian Canal. All locally sourced ingredients and they also have a really lovely gift shop. Dogs welcome too, so an added bonus if you have a four legged friend.
Great place for breakfast, lunch or coffee and cake.
10 minutes from our home.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
An Talla
Dochgarroch CottagesYummy food on the banks of the Caledonian Canal. All locally sourced ingredients and they also have a really lovely gift shop. Dogs welcome too, so an added bonus if you have a four legged friend.
Great place for breakfast, lunch or coffee and cake.
10 minutes from our home.
Fancy lunch or dinner in an oak-panelled restaurant with roaring fire and wrought iron Jacobean chandeliers? Of course you do! The ingredients are all locally sourced - a great place to try a bit of venison or a traditional Sunday roast.
If the weather is kind, you can also dine al fresco on the patio.
Reasonably priced and 10 minutes drive from our home.
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Cawdor Tavern
Fancy lunch or dinner in an oak-panelled restaurant with roaring fire and wrought iron Jacobean chandeliers? Of course you do! The ingredients are all locally sourced - a great place to try a bit of venison or a traditional Sunday roast.
If the weather is kind, you can also dine al fresco on the patio.
Reasonably priced and 10 minutes drive from our home.
This is a family favourite when we want something quick and hearty to eat. You know - those nights when you just can't be bothered cooking?! I particularly like visiting in the winter when the fires are roaring in the hearth and I'm nursing a large glass of red! They serve good value country club classics like steak pie, fish and chips and gammon steak. It's by no means cordon bleu - just hearty, tasty and filling!
There's also a lovely beer garden to sit out and eat when the sun is shining.
The building itself has a historic past, housing Redcoats after the Jacobite uprising and dates from the 1700s.
Five minutes by car from our home.
The Snow Goose
A96This is a family favourite when we want something quick and hearty to eat. You know - those nights when you just can't be bothered cooking?! I particularly like visiting in the winter when the fires are roaring in the hearth and I'm nursing a large glass of red! They serve good value country club classics like steak pie, fish and chips and gammon steak. It's by no means cordon bleu - just hearty, tasty and filling!
There's also a lovely beer garden to sit out and eat when the sun is shining.
The building itself has a historic past, housing Redcoats after the Jacobite uprising and dates from the 1700s.
Five minutes by car from our home.
Another family favourite - and I think it's safe to say, the most popular Indian restaurant in town and definitely the longest established. If you're partial to a curry, then you won't be disappointed.
Located in city centre.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Rajah
2 Post Office AveAnother family favourite - and I think it's safe to say, the most popular Indian restaurant in town and definitely the longest established. If you're partial to a curry, then you won't be disappointed.
Located in city centre.
It doesn't matter where you are - a visit to the Bad Girl Bakery and Cafe has to be on your to-do list. The cakes ARE TO DIE FOR! They also do soups, sandwiches and pies if you're feeling peckish.
They have two cafes - one in the Victorian Market in Inverness and another on the main street in Muir of Ord (15 min drive from Inverness).
15 minutes by car from our home.
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Bad Girls Bakery Cafe
Great North RoadIt doesn't matter where you are - a visit to the Bad Girl Bakery and Cafe has to be on your to-do list. The cakes ARE TO DIE FOR! They also do soups, sandwiches and pies if you're feeling peckish.
They have two cafes - one in the Victorian Market in Inverness and another on the main street in Muir of Ord (15 min drive from Inverness).
15 minutes by car from our home.
Our friendly local pub is a max 15 minute walk from our home. Whether you're looking for somewhere to go for a drink or some cheap and cheerful 'pub grub', you'll be assured of a warm welcome. Usually shows football matches too.
The Fluke
Culcabock RoadOur friendly local pub is a max 15 minute walk from our home. Whether you're looking for somewhere to go for a drink or some cheap and cheerful 'pub grub', you'll be assured of a warm welcome. Usually shows football matches too.
Cafe One is a stylish but informal restaurant/bar in the heart of Inverness with friendly vibe and open plan kitchen.
It's mid range price wise and you won't be disappointed at the end of your meal - fingers crossed! Their malteser ice cream is particularly yummy!
82 yerel halk öneriyor
Cafe One
75 Castle StCafe One is a stylish but informal restaurant/bar in the heart of Inverness with friendly vibe and open plan kitchen.
It's mid range price wise and you won't be disappointed at the end of your meal - fingers crossed! Their malteser ice cream is particularly yummy!
If you’re looking for breakfast, lunch or coffee & cake, you won’t go wrong at Dobbies. And it’s only a five minute walk from our home.
Dobbies Garden Centre Inverness
If you’re looking for breakfast, lunch or coffee & cake, you won’t go wrong at Dobbies. And it’s only a five minute walk from our home.
Good pub grub and if there’s a football match on, this is a popular venue. It also has a lovely roaring fire when it’s a bit chilly. 20 minute walk from our house.
Corriegarth Lodge
Good pub grub and if there’s a football match on, this is a popular venue. It also has a lovely roaring fire when it’s a bit chilly. 20 minute walk from our house.
Really nice restaurant and bar with outdoor seating area when the weather’s nice. 20 minute walk from our house.
Heathmount
Really nice restaurant and bar with outdoor seating area when the weather’s nice. 20 minute walk from our house.
Outdoor activities and things to do
Enjoy beautiful trails among ancient Caledonian pine trees. Great for walking or biking. Stop by the mesmerising Green Lochan for a picnic - and if you're brave, dip your toes in the very cold, but beautiful green water. The Pass of Ryvoan is a great circular walk - it's around 10 miles and you can visit a traditional bothy on-route. (Bothies are used by climbers and walkers to shelter in or stay overnight). You can park at the visitor centre (chargeable) where you'll find nice cafe, visitor information and toilets.
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Glenmore Forest Park Visitor Centre
Enjoy beautiful trails among ancient Caledonian pine trees. Great for walking or biking. Stop by the mesmerising Green Lochan for a picnic - and if you're brave, dip your toes in the very cold, but beautiful green water. The Pass of Ryvoan is a great circular walk - it's around 10 miles and you can visit a traditional bothy on-route. (Bothies are used by climbers and walkers to shelter in or stay overnight). You can park at the visitor centre (chargeable) where you'll find nice cafe, visitor information and toilets.
If you're into hillwalking, why not head up our local 'Munro' (mountain over 3000 feet) Ben Wyvis? It's local, not because it's the closest, but because you can see it from Inverness - there's a good view of it from the end of my road!
There's a well constructed path all the way, meaning it's a straightforward walk in summer, albeit you do need to be reasonably fit. Don't attempt if it's got its winter coat on, or in low cloud, unless you're experienced, have a map and compass and know how to use them! Once you've reached the summit, pat yourself on the back and enjoy the wonderful views. It's around 5 hours up and down depending on your level of fitness.
1hr 20min by car from our home.
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Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve
If you're into hillwalking, why not head up our local 'Munro' (mountain over 3000 feet) Ben Wyvis? It's local, not because it's the closest, but because you can see it from Inverness - there's a good view of it from the end of my road!
There's a well constructed path all the way, meaning it's a straightforward walk in summer, albeit you do need to be reasonably fit. Don't attempt if it's got its winter coat on, or in low cloud, unless you're experienced, have a map and compass and know how to use them! Once you've reached the summit, pat yourself on the back and enjoy the wonderful views. It's around 5 hours up and down depending on your level of fitness.
1hr 20min by car from our home.
Tigers, wolves, pandas, camels, snow leopards - all in the Highlands of Scotland! There's also animals and birds indigenous to Scotland too - so it is worth a visit as they have a great education programme and the park does important conservation work.
If you'd like to see Wee Hamish, the baby polar bear - you need to be quick, as he moves to Yorkshire at the end of October. Awe!
45 minutes by car from our home.
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RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
Tigers, wolves, pandas, camels, snow leopards - all in the Highlands of Scotland! There's also animals and birds indigenous to Scotland too - so it is worth a visit as they have a great education programme and the park does important conservation work.
If you'd like to see Wee Hamish, the baby polar bear - you need to be quick, as he moves to Yorkshire at the end of October. Awe!
45 minutes by car from our home.
The most popular place to see dolphins is probably a good indicator of the best place to see them! That’s Chanonry Point between Fortrose and Rosemarkie on the Black Isle. Half an hour North of Inverness, this narrow peninsula is an ideal location with views across the Moray Firth to Fort George.
Dolphin activity here is influenced by tidal conditions. Dolphins at Chanonry Point can be seen at anytime (and not at all!) but the best time to see them is usually on a rising tide. From around 1 hour after low tide, the tide turns and dolphins start to chase fish in. This means if you know tide times for a particular day, you can work out the best time to see dolphins at Chanonry Point. There is no guarantee of seeing dolphins but you can maximise your chances.
87 yerel halk öneriyor
Chanonry Point Holiday Cottage
Ness RoadThe most popular place to see dolphins is probably a good indicator of the best place to see them! That’s Chanonry Point between Fortrose and Rosemarkie on the Black Isle. Half an hour North of Inverness, this narrow peninsula is an ideal location with views across the Moray Firth to Fort George.
Dolphin activity here is influenced by tidal conditions. Dolphins at Chanonry Point can be seen at anytime (and not at all!) but the best time to see them is usually on a rising tide. From around 1 hour after low tide, the tide turns and dolphins start to chase fish in. This means if you know tide times for a particular day, you can work out the best time to see dolphins at Chanonry Point. There is no guarantee of seeing dolphins but you can maximise your chances.
The River Ness flows through the heart of the city. Head to the beautiful Ness Islands, situated in the river and connected by suspension bridges, built in Victorian times. Myself and my friends (and my children) spent many a summer jumping off the bridges into the river below! The paths around the Islands are level and suitable for all abilities. It's also a popular spot to watch people fly fish for salmon.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Ness Nehri
The River Ness flows through the heart of the city. Head to the beautiful Ness Islands, situated in the river and connected by suspension bridges, built in Victorian times. Myself and my friends (and my children) spent many a summer jumping off the bridges into the river below! The paths around the Islands are level and suitable for all abilities. It's also a popular spot to watch people fly fish for salmon.
The Caledonian Canal was completed in 1822 and designed by the famous engineer Thomas Telford. It links Inverness and the North Sea with Fort William and the Atlantic Ocean - our very own shortcut! It's a lovely walk along the banks and one of my favourite things to do is stand at the lock gates and watch the engineering in practice as boats are raised and lowered as they journey along the canal.
69 yerel halk öneriyor
Caledonian Kanalı
Canal SideThe Caledonian Canal was completed in 1822 and designed by the famous engineer Thomas Telford. It links Inverness and the North Sea with Fort William and the Atlantic Ocean - our very own shortcut! It's a lovely walk along the banks and one of my favourite things to do is stand at the lock gates and watch the engineering in practice as boats are raised and lowered as they journey along the canal.
The Kings Golf Club was established in 2019 and designed by Stuart Rennie. Originally Torvean Golf Club, a new Club House was built and an 18 Hole Championship Golf Course with a driving range and practice area.
Views from the 12th hole are particularly impressive, overlooking Inverness City, down the Moray Firth and over the hills to the South.
There's a bar, lounge a pro-shop and it's open to visitors.
It's 10/15 minutes from our house by car.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Kings Golf Club
Balphadrig RoadThe Kings Golf Club was established in 2019 and designed by Stuart Rennie. Originally Torvean Golf Club, a new Club House was built and an 18 Hole Championship Golf Course with a driving range and practice area.
Views from the 12th hole are particularly impressive, overlooking Inverness City, down the Moray Firth and over the hills to the South.
There's a bar, lounge a pro-shop and it's open to visitors.
It's 10/15 minutes from our house by car.
Aigas golf course is one of the Highland’s hidden 9 hole gems, nestling spectacularly between Aigas forest and the peaceful river Beauly and just a short drive from Inverness.
It's well manicured and offers a great challenge to golfers of all levels. You'll enjoy wide undulating fairways and large greens and the signature hole is the sixth ‘Gorge’ where the fairway follows a dog leg in the river Beauly before it plunges through the gorge at ‘An Druim’. A slice off the tee here will end with a ‘splash’.
There is a well equipped practice area and the golf pavilion provides light refreshments, golfing items and tourist information. Golf Club, trolley and Buggy hire (booking advised) are all available.
Aigas Golf Course
Aigas golf course is one of the Highland’s hidden 9 hole gems, nestling spectacularly between Aigas forest and the peaceful river Beauly and just a short drive from Inverness.
It's well manicured and offers a great challenge to golfers of all levels. You'll enjoy wide undulating fairways and large greens and the signature hole is the sixth ‘Gorge’ where the fairway follows a dog leg in the river Beauly before it plunges through the gorge at ‘An Druim’. A slice off the tee here will end with a ‘splash’.
There is a well equipped practice area and the golf pavilion provides light refreshments, golfing items and tourist information. Golf Club, trolley and Buggy hire (booking advised) are all available.
Also know as Aonach Mor (the name of the mountain) this is one of my favourite places to ski in the winter and hill walk. The mighty Ben Nevis (UK's highest mountain) is its next door neighbour and I just love this place. The mountain gondola transports you to the top to access skiing in the winter, walking and mountain biking. If that all sounds a bit strenuous, then just go up for a bite to eat at the Snowgoose restaurant and admire the scenery. There's also a cafe at the base station too.
It's a 1hr 45min drive from Inverness, but the journey - oh! You drive down through the Great Glen, past Loch Ness, Loch Oich and Loch Lochy - so although it's a wee bit of a haul, the scenery is breathtaking. I've done day trips to ski and walked here many, many times. You just have to get up early and get home late! A stop off in Fort Augustus for the best fish and chips is an added bonus.
139 yerel halk öneriyor
Nevis Range Dağ Tatil Köyü
Also know as Aonach Mor (the name of the mountain) this is one of my favourite places to ski in the winter and hill walk. The mighty Ben Nevis (UK's highest mountain) is its next door neighbour and I just love this place. The mountain gondola transports you to the top to access skiing in the winter, walking and mountain biking. If that all sounds a bit strenuous, then just go up for a bite to eat at the Snowgoose restaurant and admire the scenery. There's also a cafe at the base station too.
It's a 1hr 45min drive from Inverness, but the journey - oh! You drive down through the Great Glen, past Loch Ness, Loch Oich and Loch Lochy - so although it's a wee bit of a haul, the scenery is breathtaking. I've done day trips to ski and walked here many, many times. You just have to get up early and get home late! A stop off in Fort Augustus for the best fish and chips is an added bonus.
I love taking my friend's dog here for walks - she loves swimming in all the pools. It's in a hidden glen, not far from Inverness and is a small and steep-sided reserve in a broadleaf woodland. Follow the winding footpath to discover beautiful waterfalls, while keeping an eye out for buzzards circling overhead or a grey heron stalking fish along the glittering stream. Visit the fishing village of Rosemarkie for some refreshments after you walk. If you're feeling energenic, take a walk along Rosemarkie's beautiful beach.
25 minutes by car from our home.
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Fairy Glen Falls
I love taking my friend's dog here for walks - she loves swimming in all the pools. It's in a hidden glen, not far from Inverness and is a small and steep-sided reserve in a broadleaf woodland. Follow the winding footpath to discover beautiful waterfalls, while keeping an eye out for buzzards circling overhead or a grey heron stalking fish along the glittering stream. Visit the fishing village of Rosemarkie for some refreshments after you walk. If you're feeling energenic, take a walk along Rosemarkie's beautiful beach.
25 minutes by car from our home.
The Fall of Foyers is a spectacular 140ft waterfall on the River Foyers, which drops into a gorge leading to Loch Ness. A well maintained path leads steeply down forested slopes to a viewpoint overlooking the Falls of Foyers.
There's a circular walking route from the village of Foyers and it's around 3 miles and takes around 1-2 hours depending on how many times to stop to take pics!
Beware, it's very steep and only suitable for those without any mobility issues.
15 minutes by car from our home.
47 yerel halk öneriyor
Foyers Şelaleleri
45 B852The Fall of Foyers is a spectacular 140ft waterfall on the River Foyers, which drops into a gorge leading to Loch Ness. A well maintained path leads steeply down forested slopes to a viewpoint overlooking the Falls of Foyers.
There's a circular walking route from the village of Foyers and it's around 3 miles and takes around 1-2 hours depending on how many times to stop to take pics!
Beware, it's very steep and only suitable for those without any mobility issues.
15 minutes by car from our home.
Sit yourself down on the pebble beach and drink in the view of Loch Ness, right down the fault line of the Great Glen. It's jaw droppingly beautiful. If you're brave, why not take a dip in the chilly waters of Loch Ness? But watch Nessie doesn't nibble your toes. There's a lovely circular walk that takes you along the pebble beach, then follow the woodland path along the shore line to Aldourie and around Torr Point to return to the Dores Inn. It's a great walk to spot wildlife such as red squirrels. It takes around and hour and you can reward yourself with a pint of something fizzy at Dores Inn when you're finished!
Take a towel for drying your tootsies and a blanket for sitting on the beach.
15 mins by car from our home.
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Dores Beach
Sit yourself down on the pebble beach and drink in the view of Loch Ness, right down the fault line of the Great Glen. It's jaw droppingly beautiful. If you're brave, why not take a dip in the chilly waters of Loch Ness? But watch Nessie doesn't nibble your toes. There's a lovely circular walk that takes you along the pebble beach, then follow the woodland path along the shore line to Aldourie and around Torr Point to return to the Dores Inn. It's a great walk to spot wildlife such as red squirrels. It takes around and hour and you can reward yourself with a pint of something fizzy at Dores Inn when you're finished!
Take a towel for drying your tootsies and a blanket for sitting on the beach.
15 mins by car from our home.
A superb viewpoint over the Beauly and Moray Firths. Lots of lovely walking trails and a great place for mountain biking.
10 minutes by car from our home.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Ord Hill
A superb viewpoint over the Beauly and Moray Firths. Lots of lovely walking trails and a great place for mountain biking.
10 minutes by car from our home.
A really lovely little 9 hole course (go round twice for 18) in the pretty village of Carrbridge, gateway to the Cairngorm national park. It's friendly and very welcoming to visitors. Surrounded by forest and mountain scenery, it's a wee cracker of a course.
Before or after your game, take a short walk into the village centre to see the ancient packhorse bridge - the oldest stone bridge in the Highlands.
25 minute drive from our house.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Carrbridge Golf Club
Inverness RdA really lovely little 9 hole course (go round twice for 18) in the pretty village of Carrbridge, gateway to the Cairngorm national park. It's friendly and very welcoming to visitors. Surrounded by forest and mountain scenery, it's a wee cracker of a course.
Before or after your game, take a short walk into the village centre to see the ancient packhorse bridge - the oldest stone bridge in the Highlands.
25 minute drive from our house.
Inverness Leisure has 2 large swimming pools - either serious lane-swimming in the competition pool or a splash around in the leisure pool.
10 minutes by car from our home.
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Inverness Leisure
Bught LaneInverness Leisure has 2 large swimming pools - either serious lane-swimming in the competition pool or a splash around in the leisure pool.
10 minutes by car from our home.
If skating is your thing, our ice rink is a 10 minute drive away. Skates for hire and there's a wee cafe there too. Great place to head if the rain gods are angry!
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Inverness Ice Centre
2 Bught DrIf skating is your thing, our ice rink is a 10 minute drive away. Skates for hire and there's a wee cafe there too. Great place to head if the rain gods are angry!
Bowling lanes, pool tables and cafe. It's just along the road from our home and good place to head when the weather's wet.
30 yerel halk öneriyor
Rollerbowl
167 Culduthel RdBowling lanes, pool tables and cafe. It's just along the road from our home and good place to head when the weather's wet.
This lovely sandy beach in the middle of Nairn is very popular, particularly in the summer months. We've had many a family picnic on this beach! It has beautiful views across the Moray Firth to the Black Isle and its coastline is home to a resident school of dolphins. There is also a great range of coastal walks in either direction.
Grab an ice cream from the wee parlour next to promenade and enjoy!
20 minutes from our home.
66 yerel halk öneriyor
Nairn Plajı
This lovely sandy beach in the middle of Nairn is very popular, particularly in the summer months. We've had many a family picnic on this beach! It has beautiful views across the Moray Firth to the Black Isle and its coastline is home to a resident school of dolphins. There is also a great range of coastal walks in either direction.
Grab an ice cream from the wee parlour next to promenade and enjoy!
20 minutes from our home.
Rothiemurchus Estate is a smorgasbord of outdoor activities!
Clay pigeon shooting, pony trekking, treezone, mountain biking, bike hire, guided wildlife watching and treks, archery, tennis, hairy coo safari!!! Oh my goodness, there is so much to do, you'll be spoilt for choice!
Located in the outskirts of Aviemore - 35 minutes from our home.
79 yerel halk öneriyor
Rothiemurchus
Rothiemurchus Estate is a smorgasbord of outdoor activities!
Clay pigeon shooting, pony trekking, treezone, mountain biking, bike hire, guided wildlife watching and treks, archery, tennis, hairy coo safari!!! Oh my goodness, there is so much to do, you'll be spoilt for choice!
Located in the outskirts of Aviemore - 35 minutes from our home.
Yes, that's me - rocking the pink look in my happy place. In just 45 minutes, you'll be in skiing or snowboarding heaven. You just need to do the snow dance first!
For those into hillwalking, there's lots of walks. Cairngorm is a Munro (mountain over 3000 feet) and Ben Macdui is next door - the UK's second highest mountain at 4294 feet. If you plan to climb any hills around the Cairngorm National Park, they can be tricky to navigate in poor weather or low cloud, so you need a map and compass and the knowledge to use them!
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Cairngorm Mountain Carpark
Yes, that's me - rocking the pink look in my happy place. In just 45 minutes, you'll be in skiing or snowboarding heaven. You just need to do the snow dance first!
For those into hillwalking, there's lots of walks. Cairngorm is a Munro (mountain over 3000 feet) and Ben Macdui is next door - the UK's second highest mountain at 4294 feet. If you plan to climb any hills around the Cairngorm National Park, they can be tricky to navigate in poor weather or low cloud, so you need a map and compass and the knowledge to use them!
Another favourite haunt of mine, both as a child, playing with my friends on the many rope swings, or now out for a Sunday stroll.
Craig Phadrig once had a fort at the top of the hill, in the Iron Age around 300 BC and occupied as the headquarters of a powerful Pictish king.
It’s been suggested that St Columba met the Pictish king Bridei here in 565 AD and converted him to Christianity, and because of the dip in the hill at the top, some say it's an extinct volcano!
The walls of the fort are easy to see as an oval shaped mound at the top of the hill. There's lots of paths to explore the forest, with glimpses through the trees of Inverness and the Beauly Firth, towards another ancient hillfort at Ord Hill, just across the water.
15 minutes by car from our home.
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Craig Phadrig
Overton AvenueAnother favourite haunt of mine, both as a child, playing with my friends on the many rope swings, or now out for a Sunday stroll.
Craig Phadrig once had a fort at the top of the hill, in the Iron Age around 300 BC and occupied as the headquarters of a powerful Pictish king.
It’s been suggested that St Columba met the Pictish king Bridei here in 565 AD and converted him to Christianity, and because of the dip in the hill at the top, some say it's an extinct volcano!
The walls of the fort are easy to see as an oval shaped mound at the top of the hill. There's lots of paths to explore the forest, with glimpses through the trees of Inverness and the Beauly Firth, towards another ancient hillfort at Ord Hill, just across the water.
15 minutes by car from our home.
If you fancy a pleasant walk close by, then the university campus grounds is worth a wander round. There's a small lochan that attracts a plethora of wildlife including resident swans and their cygnets. Some nice wild flowering sections too.
UHI Campus station
If you fancy a pleasant walk close by, then the university campus grounds is worth a wander round. There's a small lochan that attracts a plethora of wildlife including resident swans and their cygnets. Some nice wild flowering sections too.
Sightseeing and attractions
Ancestral home of the Thanes, and home to the current Cawdor family, the Castle makes for a lovely visit, with gardens, cafe and a small 9 hole golf course.
10 minutes from our home.
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Cawdor Kalesi
B9090Ancestral home of the Thanes, and home to the current Cawdor family, the Castle makes for a lovely visit, with gardens, cafe and a small 9 hole golf course.
10 minutes from our home.
Following the 1746 defeat at Culloden of Bonnie Prince Charlie, George II created the ultimate defence against further Jacobite unrest. The result, Fort George, is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, if not Europe. It's a fascinating place to visit and you'll enjoy wonderful views across the Moray Firth.
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Fort George
Following the 1746 defeat at Culloden of Bonnie Prince Charlie, George II created the ultimate defence against further Jacobite unrest. The result, Fort George, is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, if not Europe. It's a fascinating place to visit and you'll enjoy wonderful views across the Moray Firth.
A visit to Culloden Battlefield is powerful, highly emotive, thought provoking and emotional. It's the site of one of the most harrowing battles in British history.
On the 16th April 1746, the Jacobine Rising came to an end, when Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobite supporters, seeking to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British throne, gathered to fight the Duke of Cumberland’s government troops. It was the last pitched battle on British soil and, in less than an hour, around 1,600 men were slain – 1,500 of them Jacobites.
The richly researched, stimulating and sensitive Culloden Visitor Centre, which stands beside the battlefield, features artefacts from both sides of the battle and interactive displays that reveal the background to the conflict. You can also walk through the battlefield - a goose bump experience.
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Culloden Battlefield station
A visit to Culloden Battlefield is powerful, highly emotive, thought provoking and emotional. It's the site of one of the most harrowing battles in British history.
On the 16th April 1746, the Jacobine Rising came to an end, when Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobite supporters, seeking to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British throne, gathered to fight the Duke of Cumberland’s government troops. It was the last pitched battle on British soil and, in less than an hour, around 1,600 men were slain – 1,500 of them Jacobites.
The richly researched, stimulating and sensitive Culloden Visitor Centre, which stands beside the battlefield, features artefacts from both sides of the battle and interactive displays that reveal the background to the conflict. You can also walk through the battlefield - a goose bump experience.
Discover 1,000 years of drama, experience a glimpse of medieval life and enjoy stunning views over Loch Ness from the ruins of the greatest castle in the Highlands.
There's a visitor centre, cafe and gift shop.
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Urquhart Kalesi
Discover 1,000 years of drama, experience a glimpse of medieval life and enjoy stunning views over Loch Ness from the ruins of the greatest castle in the Highlands.
There's a visitor centre, cafe and gift shop.
One of our local distilleries and my personal favourite whisky - Tomatin. A lovely soft whisky - sometimes referred to as a 'ladies whisky'! The tour includes a tasting and you can even bottle your own.
20 minute drive from our home.
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Tomatin Damıtımevi Ziyaret Merkezi
One of our local distilleries and my personal favourite whisky - Tomatin. A lovely soft whisky - sometimes referred to as a 'ladies whisky'! The tour includes a tasting and you can even bottle your own.
20 minute drive from our home.
Nestled on the outskirts of Muir of Ord, Glen Ord Distillery is one of the Highland's hidden treasures producing liquid gold all year round.
With a welcome as warm as the whisky, you'll be sure to leave satisfied after experiencing the world-famous Scottish hospitality at this 5* visitor attraction.
Open all year, Glen Ord offers a range of tours to suit everyone; from the whisky novice to the connoisseur. 20 minute drive from Inverness and well worth a visit.
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Glen Ord Distillery Visitor Centre & Whisky Shop
A832Nestled on the outskirts of Muir of Ord, Glen Ord Distillery is one of the Highland's hidden treasures producing liquid gold all year round.
With a welcome as warm as the whisky, you'll be sure to leave satisfied after experiencing the world-famous Scottish hospitality at this 5* visitor attraction.
Open all year, Glen Ord offers a range of tours to suit everyone; from the whisky novice to the connoisseur. 20 minute drive from Inverness and well worth a visit.
Loch Ness is the second largest loch in Scotland, extending to 23 miles, just South of Inverness. It's a stunningly beautiful place, but of course the main reason folk like to visit is to try and spot our elusive Nessie - the Loch Ness Monster! Don't forget your binoculars - you might get lucky!
The best view (in my opinion) is from Dores Beach, where you can look down the length of the loch from the shingle beach. Going at dusk is especially beautiful and lovely food & drink can be had at Dores Inn right next door. There's also a lovely walking trail along the beach and adjoining woods.
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Loch Ness Gölü
Loch Ness is the second largest loch in Scotland, extending to 23 miles, just South of Inverness. It's a stunningly beautiful place, but of course the main reason folk like to visit is to try and spot our elusive Nessie - the Loch Ness Monster! Don't forget your binoculars - you might get lucky!
The best view (in my opinion) is from Dores Beach, where you can look down the length of the loch from the shingle beach. Going at dusk is especially beautiful and lovely food & drink can be had at Dores Inn right next door. There's also a lovely walking trail along the beach and adjoining woods.
Beautiful formal gardens, ponds, tropical house, cactus house, wild flower meadow and much more. The Botanical Gardens is like an green emerald in the heart of the city. Cafe and even better, free entry!
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Inverness Botanik Bahçeleri
Bught LaneBeautiful formal gardens, ponds, tropical house, cactus house, wild flower meadow and much more. The Botanical Gardens is like an green emerald in the heart of the city. Cafe and even better, free entry!
The current Inverness Castle dates from 1836, and used to house the Sheriff Court. Unfortunately, it's closed for the foreseeable future as it undergoes a massive renovation to turn it into a major visitor attraction.
But you can pay a visit to enjoy the views over the town and see Flora MacDonald's statue at the front of the castle. Flora is famous for helping Bonnie Prince Charlie evade government troops after the Battle of Culloden in April 1746. They escaped by boat 'over the sea to Skye' and the famous Skye Boat Song was penned to recall the journey. Flora was arrested soon after and taken to the Tower of London, but released after an amnesty was agreed.
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Inverness Kalesi
The current Inverness Castle dates from 1836, and used to house the Sheriff Court. Unfortunately, it's closed for the foreseeable future as it undergoes a massive renovation to turn it into a major visitor attraction.
But you can pay a visit to enjoy the views over the town and see Flora MacDonald's statue at the front of the castle. Flora is famous for helping Bonnie Prince Charlie evade government troops after the Battle of Culloden in April 1746. They escaped by boat 'over the sea to Skye' and the famous Skye Boat Song was penned to recall the journey. Flora was arrested soon after and taken to the Tower of London, but released after an amnesty was agreed.
Clava Cairns are a well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery complex of passage graves; ring cairns, kerb cairns and standing stones in a beautiful setting.
A hugely significant and exceptionally well preserved prehistoric site, Clava Cairns is a fantastic example of the distant history of Highland Scotland, dating back about 4,000 years.
Clava Cairns are free to visit and open year-round and 10 minutes drive from our home.
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Clava Cairns
Clava Cairns are a well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery complex of passage graves; ring cairns, kerb cairns and standing stones in a beautiful setting.
A hugely significant and exceptionally well preserved prehistoric site, Clava Cairns is a fantastic example of the distant history of Highland Scotland, dating back about 4,000 years.
Clava Cairns are free to visit and open year-round and 10 minutes drive from our home.
Loch Ness is brimming with history, and tales of the world's shyest monster. But the real stars of the Loch are its castles, monuments and scenery. I think the best way to explore the Loch is by boat and can highly recommend Loch Ness by Jacobite Cruises. They have three departure points: Tomnahurich Bridge and Dochgarroch Locks, both on the Caledonian Canal or at the Clansman Hotel on the Loch itself. There's a number of different itinerarys to match available time and budget.
Definitely worth doing if you have the time.
https://www.jacobite.co.uk/
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Jacobite Cruises
Margaret StreetLoch Ness is brimming with history, and tales of the world's shyest monster. But the real stars of the Loch are its castles, monuments and scenery. I think the best way to explore the Loch is by boat and can highly recommend Loch Ness by Jacobite Cruises. They have three departure points: Tomnahurich Bridge and Dochgarroch Locks, both on the Caledonian Canal or at the Clansman Hotel on the Loch itself. There's a number of different itinerarys to match available time and budget.
Definitely worth doing if you have the time.
https://www.jacobite.co.uk/
Get up close to these impressive waterfalls on a new suspension bridge across the beautiful Black Water river. It's only a short walk from the car park and during August and September there's an excellent chance of seeing wild salmon leaping upstream. And of course, the falls are always more sensational after heavy rain or snow!
There's a couple of marked walking trails that take in the viewpoints.
IV14 9EQ is the nearest postcode. It's on the A835 about a mile (1.6 km) before the car park if you are coming from Inverness.
49 yerel halk öneriyor
Rogie Şelalesi
A835Get up close to these impressive waterfalls on a new suspension bridge across the beautiful Black Water river. It's only a short walk from the car park and during August and September there's an excellent chance of seeing wild salmon leaping upstream. And of course, the falls are always more sensational after heavy rain or snow!
There's a couple of marked walking trails that take in the viewpoints.
IV14 9EQ is the nearest postcode. It's on the A835 about a mile (1.6 km) before the car park if you are coming from Inverness.
A short steep walk will bring you down to a Victorian suspension bridge, where you can gaze down over a series of crashing waterfalls. Walk across the suspension bridge as the River Droma rushes through a mile-long box canyon below - one of the most spectacular gorges in Britain.
There are lots of walking trails through the woodland for views of the surrounding area and it's only an hour's drive from Inverness.
SatNav postcode is IV23 2PJ. From Inverness, you turn left onto the A832 at Braemore Junction from the A835. The car park is just off the A832 with roadside parking around 1/2mile from the turn-off.
You can also get the bus from Inverness bus station. Get off at Braemore Junction and walk around 1/2 mile to the gorge.
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Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve
A short steep walk will bring you down to a Victorian suspension bridge, where you can gaze down over a series of crashing waterfalls. Walk across the suspension bridge as the River Droma rushes through a mile-long box canyon below - one of the most spectacular gorges in Britain.
There are lots of walking trails through the woodland for views of the surrounding area and it's only an hour's drive from Inverness.
SatNav postcode is IV23 2PJ. From Inverness, you turn left onto the A832 at Braemore Junction from the A835. The car park is just off the A832 with roadside parking around 1/2mile from the turn-off.
You can also get the bus from Inverness bus station. Get off at Braemore Junction and walk around 1/2 mile to the gorge.