Katie And James's Guidebook: Inverness and surrounding area
Sightseeing
Scenic views of Loch Ness and Historic Buildings with good information on Scottish History
191 locals recommend
Urquhart Castle
Scenic views of Loch Ness and Historic Buildings with good information on Scottish History
A great sedate trip down the Great Glen canal out onto Loch Ness to see Nessie. With cafe on board and options to visit Urquahart Castle. They give you lots of information on Scottish History
57 locals recommend
Jacobite Cruises
Margaret StreetA great sedate trip down the Great Glen canal out onto Loch Ness to see Nessie. With cafe on board and options to visit Urquahart Castle. They give you lots of information on Scottish History
Rosemarie Beach is a great place to spot local dolphins and has a great cafe
49 locals recommend
Rosemarkie Beach
Kincurdie DriveRosemarie Beach is a great place to spot local dolphins and has a great cafe
Nairn Beach is a beautiful sandy beach with promenade. It is a great place to soak up the Scottish weather when it is sunny. There’s plenty of restaurants and cafes as well as play parks.
66 locals recommend
Nairn Beach
Nairn Beach is a beautiful sandy beach with promenade. It is a great place to soak up the Scottish weather when it is sunny. There’s plenty of restaurants and cafes as well as play parks.
The Cairngorm National Park is the largest in the UK. There is so much to do and see here such as..
Wildlife
Mountain Biking
Hill walking the Largest mountains in the Uk
Ride a steam train
Whiskey tours
Walk in the tree tops
Loch inch water-sports
Loch Morlich beach and water sports
Bird watching
Osprey viewing
Fishing
Horse Riding
Climbing
What ever your hobbies are you can find it here.
123 locals recommend
Cairngorms National Park
The Cairngorm National Park is the largest in the UK. There is so much to do and see here such as..
Wildlife
Mountain Biking
Hill walking the Largest mountains in the Uk
Ride a steam train
Whiskey tours
Walk in the tree tops
Loch inch water-sports
Loch Morlich beach and water sports
Bird watching
Osprey viewing
Fishing
Horse Riding
Climbing
What ever your hobbies are you can find it here.
An active military base with a great museum on beautiful coastline. You can really get immersed in Scottish history here.
93 locals recommend
Fort George
An active military base with a great museum on beautiful coastline. You can really get immersed in Scottish history here.
Many people who visit chose to visit Culloden Battlefield for the museum and history.
259 locals recommend
Culloden Battlefield station
Many people who visit chose to visit Culloden Battlefield for the museum and history.
Clava Cairns are a well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery complex of passage graves; ring cairns, kerb cairns and standing stones in a beautiful setting. Highlander fans will know that part of the series was set here.
97 locals recommend
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. Highlander fans will know that part of the series was set here.
Local not to miss scenery
Great Beach where locals go wild swimming with Nessie. It has Scenic view of Loch Ness and if your very lucky you might spot the Loch Ness Monster (Nessie). Dores Beach is free to visit that is next to a great pub which serves great food and drinks. It has shuttle service to Inverness which can be booked privately through the pub.
22 locals recommend
Dores Beach
Great Beach where locals go wild swimming with Nessie. It has Scenic view of Loch Ness and if your very lucky you might spot the Loch Ness Monster (Nessie). Dores Beach is free to visit that is next to a great pub which serves great food and drinks. It has shuttle service to Inverness which can be booked privately through the pub.
Ben Wyvis is our local Munro (mountain) you can see from our house. If you like hill walking this one has a good path and great views. I really enjoyed this walk.
10 locals recommend
Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve
Ben Wyvis is our local Munro (mountain) you can see from our house. If you like hill walking this one has a good path and great views. I really enjoyed this walk.
Neighbourhoods
Inverness city is small and easy to get around. It has plenty of shops and restaurants. Pubs at night offer live music from local bands.
Our neighbourhood is on the edge of the city located next to woodland and it is a tranquil area with next to no noise at night. It has spectacular views of Ben Wyvis and The Beauly Firth. However it is still very easy to get into the city if required.
165 locals recommend
Inverness
Inverness city is small and easy to get around. It has plenty of shops and restaurants. Pubs at night offer live music from local bands.
Our neighbourhood is on the edge of the city located next to woodland and it is a tranquil area with next to no noise at night. It has spectacular views of Ben Wyvis and The Beauly Firth. However it is still very easy to get into the city if required.
Lovely short walks just round the corner from our house in Forestry and land Scotland woods with maps in the car park of routes
Craigphadrig Wood, Inverness IV3, UK
Lovely short walks just round the corner from our house in Forestry and land Scotland woods with maps in the car park of routes
Long Distance Walking
This is a scenic 4-5 day walk. This can be done also by Mountain bike over 1-2 days. The route goes from Inverness to Fort William or you can start in Fort William and walk to Inverness. There is a bus between the two to return to your start point.
Great Glen Way
Great Glen WayA good way to slow down and enjoy the countryside.
This is a great Local distance walk that can be done on a Mountain Bike. It can be done in its own or you can link up with the Great Glen way in Fort Augustus to do a loop around Loch Ness and return to Inverness.
South Loch Ness trail start/end
This is a great Local distance walk that can be done on a Mountain Bike. It can be done in its own or you can link up with the Great Glen way in Fort Augustus to do a loop around Loch Ness and return to Inverness.
Wildlife
Places to see local wildlife
This a great local spot to view resident local bottle nose dolphins and it is free to visit apart from the fee for the car parking
87 locals recommend
Chanonry Point Holiday Cottage
Ness RoadThis a great local spot to view resident local bottle nose dolphins and it is free to visit apart from the fee for the car parking
This is the best local wildlife boat trip I have been on in the area. I would go again and again.
23 locals recommend
Eco Ventures
Victoria PlaceThis is the best local wildlife boat trip I have been on in the area. I would go again and again.
Food scene
La Tortilla
99 Castle StA great local Restaurant for a really good Paella
Prime | Steak & Seafood
4-6 Ness WalkA really Good Local Steak
This place is great for sampling local ales and serves delicious pizzas
61 locals recommend
Black Isle Bar and Rooms
68 Church StThis place is great for sampling local ales and serves delicious pizzas
This is our local pub. It serves decent pints and great pub grub at affordable prices. It has a nice beer garden with views of the Caledonian Canal and Beauly Firth.
14 locals recommend
The Clachnaharry Inn
17-19 High StThis is our local pub. It serves decent pints and great pub grub at affordable prices. It has a nice beer garden with views of the Caledonian Canal and Beauly Firth.