Inverness
The main attraction in Inverness is a leisurely stroll along the river to the Ness Islands. Planted with mature Scots pine, fir, beech and sycamore, and…
Must-see attractions in Inverness & the Great Glen
Glen Affric National Nature Reserve
Inverness & the Great Glen
The upper reaches of Glen Affric are designated as the Glen Affric National Nature Reserve, a scenic wonderland of shimmering lochs, rugged mountains and…
Inverness & the Great Glen
This impressive visitor centre has everything you need to know about the Battle of Culloden in 1746, including the lead-up and the aftermath, with…
Loch Ness
Commanding a superb location 1.5 miles east of Drumnadrochit, with outstanding views (on a clear day), Urquhart Castle is a popular Nessie-hunting hot…
Inverness & the Great Glen
One of the finest artillery fortifications in Europe, Fort George was established in 1748 in the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden, as a base for George…
Loch Ness
This Nessie-themed attraction adopts a scientific approach that allows you to weigh the evidence for yourself. Exhibits include original equipment – sonar…
Inverness & the Great Glen
Set in 70 hectares of parkland, Brodie Castle has a library with more than 6000 peeling, dusty volumes, wonderful clocks, a huge Victorian kitchen and a…
Loch Ness
At Fort Augustus, boats using the Caledonian Canal are raised and lowered 13m by a ‘ladder’ of five consecutive locks. It’s fun to watch, and the neatly…
Inverness & the Great Glen
This castle, 5 miles southwest of Nairn, was once the seat of the Thane of Cawdor, one of the titles bestowed on Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The real Macbeth –…
Inverness & the Great Glen
A forestry car park 3 miles south of Tomich is the starting point for a short (800m) walk to pretty Plodda Falls. A restored Victorian viewing platform…
Hugh Miller’s Cottage & Museum
Inverness & the Great Glen
This thatch-roofed cottage is the birthplace of Hugh Miller (1802–56), a local stonemason and amateur geologist who pioneered the study of fossil fishes…
Inverness & the Great Glen
One of Britain's best artisan breweries, Black Isle Brewery has won many awards for its organically produced ales. Enjoy a free tour then try a glass of…
Loch Ness
This exhibition of 17th-century Highland life has live demonstrations of how to put on a plaid (the forerunner of the kilt) and how the claymore (Highland…
Inverness & the Great Glen
Nairn Museum, a few minutes’ walk from the tourist office, has displays on the history of the harbour community of Fishertown, as well as on local…
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery
Inverness
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery has wildlife dioramas, geological displays, period rooms with historic weapons, Pictish stones and exhibitions of…
Inverness & the Great Glen
This 18th-century courthouse is now a museum chronicling the town’s history using contemporary references. Kids will love the talking mannequins.
Inverness & the Great Glen
Here you'll find the vaulted crypt of a 13th-century chapter house and sacristy, and the remains of the 14th-century south aisle and chapel.
Inverness & the Great Glen
This museum has a superb collection of Pictish stones found in the village, engraved with designs similar to those on Celtic Irish stones.
Inverness
The hill above the city centre is topped by the picturesque Baronial turrets of Inverness Castle, a pink-sandstone confection dating from 1847 that…
Loch Ness
This visitor centre beside the lowest lock of the Caledonian Canal houses a gift shop, an information desk and a small museum chronicling the history of…
Loch Ness
This attraction is a miniature theme park aimed squarely at the kids, though we suspect its main function is to sell you Loch Ness monster souvenirs.
