Lisa’s guidebook
Sightseeing: Historic sights
Inverness and surrounds is steeped in history and many visitors come to explore the Jacobite period and perhaps their own family history. As well as more modern history, the area also has an interesting ancient past and we have suggested a couple of prehistoric sites to explore too.
The location of the last large scale battle fought on British soil. Evocative battlefield, information centre and gift shop.
It is possible to walk to the battlefield through Culloden Woods, or it is a 5 minute drive or bus ride.
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Culloden Battlefield station
The location of the last large scale battle fought on British soil. Evocative battlefield, information centre and gift shop.
It is possible to walk to the battlefield through Culloden Woods, or it is a 5 minute drive or bus ride.
Prehistoric stone circle and tombs. For Outlander fans, an inspiration for Craigh na dun. A must visit if you are lucky enough to be here at sunset on the winter solstice.
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Clava Cairn
Prehistoric stone circle and tombs. For Outlander fans, an inspiration for Craigh na dun. A must visit if you are lucky enough to be here at sunset on the winter solstice.
Local museum on two floors showing the ancient and modern history of Inverness. It's free to get in and there are a few hands on stations for kids.
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Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Castle WyndLocal museum on two floors showing the ancient and modern history of Inverness. It's free to get in and there are a few hands on stations for kids.
Burghead
A Pictish fort located on a scenic cliff. Not open in winter.
A very pretty village with the castle (of Macbeth fame) and a lovely historic tavern for Sunday lunch.
Cawdor
A very pretty village with the castle (of Macbeth fame) and a lovely historic tavern for Sunday lunch.
Nature and wildlife
Loch Ness is of course, the main natural attraction of the area, but the Moray Coastline is also a fantastic place for walks and wildlife, including the famous Moray dolphins. There are several points along the Moray coast where sea life can be spotted, Spey Bay is our family favourite for a drive along the coast.
The mouth of the River Spey. There is a small dolphin centre here and it is a great place for bird and dolphin watching.
Spey Bay
The mouth of the River Spey. There is a small dolphin centre here and it is a great place for bird and dolphin watching.
A bit out of a drive, but a large wildlife park with polar bears.
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RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
A bit out of a drive, but a large wildlife park with polar bears.
The loch is huge and can be reached by car or bus. Check out Jacobite Tours for tours and cruises. https://www.jacobite.co.uk/tours
Will you spot Nessie?
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Loch Ness
The loch is huge and can be reached by car or bus. Check out Jacobite Tours for tours and cruises. https://www.jacobite.co.uk/tours
Will you spot Nessie?
Entertainment
Adventure centre for all the family. A bit of a drive, but a great day out.
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Landmark Forest Adventure Park
B9153Adventure centre for all the family. A bit of a drive, but a great day out.
Vue Cinema
Eastfield WayNearby multi-screen cinema
Eden Court Inverness
Bishops RoadThe local theatre
Eating
These are just a couple of our favourites, Inverness has plenty of great restaurants to suit everyone.
Please do ask us if you would like specific recommendations.
One of my favourite restaurants in Inverness, especially for those special occasions.
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Rocpool
1 Ness WalkOne of my favourite restaurants in Inverness, especially for those special occasions.
A firm favourite. If you are here in the summer months, try and get a table upstairs on the terrace.
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The Mustard Seed Restaurant
16 Fraser StA firm favourite. If you are here in the summer months, try and get a table upstairs on the terrace.
Lovely old tavern, great for a weekend lunch. Family friendly.
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Cawdor Tavern
Lovely old tavern, great for a weekend lunch. Family friendly.
An Inverness Institution. Fresh bread, rolls, pies and cakes to take away. 5 minutes walk from the flat.
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Harry Gow Bakery
An Inverness Institution. Fresh bread, rolls, pies and cakes to take away. 5 minutes walk from the flat.
Drinks and nightlife
Again, there are plenty of hostelries in town offering Scottish hospitality that we could recommend, these are our personal favourites.
Tiny whisky bar with huge selection of malts and friendly, knowledgeable staff.
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The Malt Room
34 Church StTiny whisky bar with huge selection of malts and friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Gellions Bar
14 Bridge StOld pub with live Scottish music every night.
Shopping
There is a local Co-op just outside the flat that also sells a small selection of hot food and Costa Coffee. These are some of the wider options available to you.
Nearby shopping park with large Tesco supermarket, Boots pharmacy, cinema, various shops and a few family friendly restaurants.
Retail Park station
Nearby shopping park with large Tesco supermarket, Boots pharmacy, cinema, various shops and a few family friendly restaurants.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
11 EastgateLarge indoor shopping mall in the city centre.