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TOP 10 REASONS
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TOP 10 REASONS
Why travel to Inverness: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Inverness
- You never know where a day in the Highland capital will lead you.
- You could follow in the footsteps of fallen troops on a battlefield or see a Bronze Age chambered tomb.
- Inverness has a wide range of sights and activities to offer.
- Take a sightseeing bus trip to see all of the city's highlights, or meander through the streets and along the river's edge to find fantastic museums, galleries, and shopping opportunities.
- It's the ideal location for learning about one of Scotland's most turbulent periods of history: the Jacobite Risings.
- Visit Culloden, the site of the last fight on British land, or Fort George, a remarkable 18th-century military post nearby.
- What about going monster hunting? Take a loch tour to see if you can spot the mythical Nessie, or visit Urquhart Castle, one of Scotland's most renowned ruins.
- International Airport: Inverness International Airport (INV)
- Population: 47,035
- Currency: Pound sterling
- Time: UTC +0
- Driving side: Left
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: English
- Religion: Christian
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Inverness
- Loch Ness, the world's most famous loch and home to Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, requires little introduction.
- Urquhart Castle is a historic fortification on the banks of Loch Ness.
- The Battle of Culloden fought on a windswept moorland, put an end to the Jacobite cause and changed the course of British history.
- Gerald Laing created the Falcon Square Mercat Cross in sandstone and bronze in 2002.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Inverness
- The summer months in Inverness are the busiest of the year.
- The pleasant sunny days of July make this the busiest tourist season; local families also spend most of their time outside due to school summer holidays.
- While daytime temperatures average around 190°C, summers are known for their long daylight hours, lasting up to 18 hours each day.
- Sunsets beyond 10 p.m. are not uncommon in a location like Inverness.
- August is also known for the activities and celebrations in the Scottish Highlands.
- The increased volume of tourists frequently results in inexpensive hotel and other lodging charges throughout the summer.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Inverness
Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle
- This beautiful loch in Inverness is shrouded in mystery.
- Stories of a massive monster lurking deep beneath the dark expanses of Loch Ness have circulated across the world since the first photograph was taken in 1933.
- Despite over 1,000 eyewitness testimonies, sightings, and unexplained evidence, scientists are still baffled by Nessie's existence.
- To see for yourself, take a boat trip or a Nessie cruise from Inverness, Fort Augustus, or Drumnadrochit.
- Did you know that Loch Ness holds more water than all of England and Wales' lakes combined, making it the UK's largest lake? This part of the Highlands is recognised for its stunning scenery, exciting adventure activities, and adjacent castles and lonesome lighthouses.
- So take a trip to Loch Ness and have a monster holiday!
Culloden Battlefield
- The National Trust for Scotland looks after it.
- Visit the historically significant location of the last Jacobite Rising and the most terrible pitched combat ever waged on British soil.
- Explore the interactive visitor centre, see intriguing artefacts from both sides of the conflict, and watch the combat unfold in our immersive surrounding theatre.
- The final Jacobite Rising came to a terrible conclusion on April 16, 1746.
- Jacobite sympathisers assembled to battle the Duke of Cumberland's government forces in an attempt to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British thrones.
- It was the final major fight on British territory, with roughly 1,500 men killed less than an hour, including over 1,000 Jacobites.
Clava Cairns
- The is also known as the Bulnuaran of Clava Prehistoric Burial Cairns, are a series of three Bronze Age cairns near Inverness.
- Clava Cairns, which date back about 4,000 years, illustrate Highland Scotland's distant history.
- It is a historically significant and well-preserved ancient site.
- The cemetery served two purposes.
- A row of enormous cairns was created circa 2000 BC, three of which may still be seen today.
- A thousand years later, the cemetery was reopened, with additional graves in some of the old cairns and the construction of three smaller monuments, including a 'kerb cairn.'
- Milton of Clava, a few ways up the valley to the west, has traces of a smaller cemetery.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Inverness Off the Beaten Track
Fort George
- Following Bonnie Prince Charlie's defeat at Culloden in 1746, George II built the final defence against subsequent Jacobite insurrection.
- Fort George, as a result, is Britain's, if not Europe's, most potent artillery fortification.
- Its garrison buildings, cannon-laden artillery defences, and a fine collection of armaments - including bayoneted muskets, pikes, swords, and ammo pouches - provide a unique glimpse into 18th-century military life.
- Access is on level ground, with some granite sets to traverse requiring assistance for those in wheelchairs.
- The battlements contain six 20-degree slanted grass and concrete access ramps.
- All audio buttons and displays are accessible by a short step going to the barrack rooms.
INVERNESS MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
- Learn about the city's history at the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.
- The museum, located at the foot of Castle Hill in the city's historic centre, is a treasure mine of relics about Highland Scotland's history.
- Inverness' original museum opened in 1826.
- Since then, it had experienced several alterations, the most recent of which was in 2007, when the building was significantly refurbished with various new exhibits and tourist facilities.
- On the ground level, there are exhibits on geology and natural history and the Highlands' rich archaeological heritage.
- Continue upstairs to learn about the Highlands' more recent history.
- Jacobite relics, Inverness silverware, authentic Highland weapons, and bagpipes can all be found here.
- The museum offers much more than exhibitions and displays, with a lunchtime lecture series, workshops, performances, and activities for children and adults.
- The Art Gallery presents a diverse programme of local fine art and craft shows, with a rotating roster of featured artists.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Inverness Culture and Traditions
- Inverness is a vibrant modern city with an intriguing and long past.
- Inverness's earliest secular dwelling, erected in 1593, is still surviving today.
- Abertarff House was formerly the townhouse of the Frasers of Lovat, but it is now the headquarters of the National Trust of Scotland.
- For example, Old High St. Stephen's Church stands proudly as a tribute to the city's history.
- The church tower is from the Middle Ages.
- The Combat of Culloden, the final battle fought on British soil, was fought nearby in the fields of the neighbouring town.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Inverness: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Dores Inn
#Food
- Inverness is a vibrant modern city with an intriguing and long past.
- Inverness's earliest secular dwelling, erected in 1593, is still surviving today.
- Abertarff House was formerly the townhouse of the Frasers of Lovat, but it is now the headquarters of the National Trust of Scotland.
- For example, Old High St. Stephen's Church stands proudly as a tribute to the city's history.
- The church tower is from the Middle Ages.
- The Combat of Culloden, the final battle fought on British soil, was fought nearby in the fields of the neighbouring town.
Rocpool
#Food
- From its Scottish menu rich in local products to its vibrant and colourful décor, Rocpool restaurant is fashionable dining at its finest.
- This proudly family-owned restaurant serves meals like scallops with chorizo and oven-roasted lamb with seasonal vegetables.
- After you've finished your main course, try the white chocolate and coconut cheesecake or the warm sticky toffee pudding for dessert.
Café 1
#Food
- Your trip to Inverness is likely to be remarkable anyway, but if you want to take it to the next level, lunch at Café 1.
- This family-run restaurant combines the best of local Scottish ingredients with the skill of its in-house chefs to create dishes that are both unique and robust in flavour, ideal for filling hungry bellies.
- The mere prospect of digging into the 'Tower of Aubergine' or the 'Pan Seared Sea Bass' makes our mouths water.
Victorian Market
#Fashion
- The Victorian Market is a one-of-a-kind indoor market.
- Choose from a selection of locally owned and operated businesses, cafés, merchants, and food vendors.
- Check out Story, a chocolatier known for its delicious treats of excellent quality both with and without alcohol.
- While looking around the market's varied items, don't forget to enjoy the Victorian architecture.
- The magnificent cast-iron and wooden-domed roof of the structure and the arched entrances on Academy and Church Streets are all worth photographing.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
#Fashion
- The Eastgate Shopping Centre is one of Inverness's largest malls, with more than 60 stores and dozens of restaurants.
- Fashion giants and high street favourites such as Debenhams, H&M, Topshop, and Pandora are available for clothing and accessories shopping.
- The mall's Noah's Ark-inspired diorama clock, which plays various animal-themed tunes every hour, is one of the mall's main attractions.
- Keep an eye out for the exciting show if you're in the vicinity at noon.
- Inverness Castle and the Victorian Market are within walking distance of the Eastgate Shopping Centre.
Inverness High Street
#Fashion
- The city's major shopping thoroughfare is Inverness High Street.
- A variety of shops and boutiques along the Boulevard provide excellent shopping opportunities.
- Aside from worldwide and national names, the street is lined with small Scottish shops and independent companies selling one-of-a-kind local goods.
- Visit the Eastgate Shopping Centre, located at one end of the street, for more shopping alternatives.
- If you get hungry or thirsty after shopping, there are a variety of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops to choose from.
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
#Fun
- Landmark Forest Adventure Park is a one-stop-shop for all kinds of fun and games, and it's also really cool! Kids will naturally rush to the rides, including a runaway timber train, 'Skydive,' and the Wild Water Coasters, which feature three flumes of different steepness, depending on how courageous you are!
- The park is home to the world's only 'Bamboozeleum,' an educational experience that includes a variety of strange displays and unique effects.
- It's jam-packed with puzzles that families can work on together.
- Fill your day with rock climbing, remote-controlled trucks, the butterfly biodome, a shooting gallery, and Mini Diggers!
- Then there's the brand-new Lost Labyrinth, a maze of caverns, monsters, and mud pools to explore! All of this, plus the opportunity to meet some of their adorable red squirrels.
- They're on a treetop route through an ancient pine forest. Make the most of your visit by arriving early or purchasing family passes.
08
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Inverness: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- At the end of Kessock Road, there is parking at the turning circle.
- An excellent walk leads to the Caledonian Canal towpath from here, which is ideal for all abilities.
- This route allows you to explore the nature reserve's smaller walkways and boardwalks.
- Depending on how far you investigate, the round trek is between 1.25 and 2 kilometres long.
- So you may do this as part of a longer walk or cycle or as a quick excursion if you don't have much time.
- Tidal pools, marshes, reed beds, and scrubland make up the natural reserve, a wildlife sanctuary.
- You'll probably encounter roe deer, owls, weasels, herons, cormorants, and other wading birds.
- The Caledonian Canal towpath in Inverness is ideal for walkers, runners, and cyclists.
- The Tomnahurich Swingbridge in Inverness is the starting point for this circular walk; free parking is available nearby at Inverness Leisure.
- With Tomnahurich Hill on your right, go towards Clachnaharry from Tomnahurich.
- The towpath is level and accessible to people of all abilities. Along the route, you'll see a variety of boats using the Canal and passing through the Muirtown locks, which you'll travel through.
- The Canal opens out into the Muirtown basin after passing through the Muirtown swingbridge.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Inverness Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- 'Performance for Everyone' is the motto of the Inverness Festival.
- They work hard to find performance opportunities for amateur performers of all ages and stages, both competitive and non-competitive.
- Traditional, classical, and modern music, voice and instrumental, dancing, and spoken word – poetry and theatre – are among our activities.
- The Northern Meeting Piping Competition has established itself as the world's premier and most prestigious piping competition.
- The Gold Medal for classical piobaireachd music and the Gold Clasp for previous winners are the most coveted awards for any piper.
- Pipers from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Europe, and the British Isles compete for the honour of winning.
- The competition is only open to the best of the best, and the competition is fierce.
- Only about 100 people are chosen to compete in the various events.
- Piobaireachd, March, Strathspey, Reel, and Hornpipes and Jigs are among them.
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