Go Glamping at Loch Ness Guidebook

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Go Glamping at Loch Ness Guidebook

Food and Drink

A selection of our favourite restaurants that we highly recommend you visit during your stay for great quality local cuisine.
Cafe and retail destination on the banks of the Caledonian Canal. Shop, drink, eat and relax at An Talla
14 locals recommend
An Talla
Dochgarroch Cottages
14 locals recommend
Cafe and retail destination on the banks of the Caledonian Canal. Shop, drink, eat and relax at An Talla
Brightly coloured contemporary setting for locally sourced, modern Scottish gourmet cuisine.
123 locals recommend
Rocpool
1 Ness Walk
123 locals recommend
Brightly coloured contemporary setting for locally sourced, modern Scottish gourmet cuisine.
European and Scottish dishes from locally sourced produce in relaxed space hung with framed mirrors.
82 locals recommend
Cafe One
75 Castle St
82 locals recommend
European and Scottish dishes from locally sourced produce in relaxed space hung with framed mirrors.
Two indoor restaurants and a garden restaurant offering traditional Scottish dishes with outstanding contemporary creations.
Kingsmills Hotel
Culcabock Road
Two indoor restaurants and a garden restaurant offering traditional Scottish dishes with outstanding contemporary creations.
Modern, split-level setting in former church with wood burner, for carefully sourced European menu.
141 locals recommend
The Mustard Seed Restaurant
16 Fraser St
141 locals recommend
Modern, split-level setting in former church with wood burner, for carefully sourced European menu.

Outdoor Activities

For those who enjoy the great outdoors, there is a large variety of outdoor activities in Inverness and the surrounding areas.
Historic, popular location perfect for sightseeing, hiking, photography and more. If you're lucky you may even spot Nessie...
277 locals recommend
Loch Ness
277 locals recommend
Historic, popular location perfect for sightseeing, hiking, photography and more. If you're lucky you may even spot Nessie...
Outdoor actives in Kincraig near Inverness. Canoe, kayak, paddle board, windsurf, sailing and more.
47 locals recommend
Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
47 locals recommend
Outdoor actives in Kincraig near Inverness. Canoe, kayak, paddle board, windsurf, sailing and more.
Perfect for exploring rock pools, spotting dolphins and having a bite to eat in the many cafes along the shore.
49 locals recommend
Rosemarkie Beach
Kincurdie Drive
49 locals recommend
Perfect for exploring rock pools, spotting dolphins and having a bite to eat in the many cafes along the shore.
Ski and snowboard station offers a funicular railway and lifts, floodlit slopes and equipment hire. Perfect for hiking also with fantastic views.
8 locals recommend
Cairngorm Mountain
8 locals recommend
Ski and snowboard station offers a funicular railway and lifts, floodlit slopes and equipment hire. Perfect for hiking also with fantastic views.
Scenic rafting trips down the River Ness into the centre of Inverness. The trips are fun, safe and informative for all ages.
River Ness Rafting
5-7 Huntly St
Scenic rafting trips down the River Ness into the centre of Inverness. The trips are fun, safe and informative for all ages.
Craig Phadrig Circular Walk is a 1.9 kilometer loop trail located near Inverness, Highland, Scotland that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips
8 locals recommend
Craig Phadrig
Overton Avenue
8 locals recommend
Craig Phadrig Circular Walk is a 1.9 kilometer loop trail located near Inverness, Highland, Scotland that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips

Tourism

The best activities for those visiting from elsewhere and looking to explore the culture of the Highlands.
Get immersed in the history of the Battle of Culloden. The visitor centre provides and interactive experience with tour guides to talk you through the events that took place on the day.
259 locals recommend
Culloden Battlefield station
259 locals recommend
Get immersed in the history of the Battle of Culloden. The visitor centre provides and interactive experience with tour guides to talk you through the events that took place on the day.
Explore the distillery and learn how they produce their award winning whiskies.
37 locals recommend
Tomatin Distillery Visitor Centre
37 locals recommend
Explore the distillery and learn how they produce their award winning whiskies.
Enjoy Loch Ness cruises and tours in comfort with Loch Ness by Jacobite.
57 locals recommend
Jacobite Cruises
Margaret Street
57 locals recommend
Enjoy Loch Ness cruises and tours in comfort with Loch Ness by Jacobite.
A comfortable and family friendly dolphin trip around the Inner Moray Firth.
28 locals recommend
Dolphin Spirit Inverness
Stadium Road
28 locals recommend
A comfortable and family friendly dolphin trip around the Inner Moray Firth.
Explore historic Inverness along the banks of the lovely River Ness on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour.
City Sightseeing Inverness
39 Henderson Drive
Explore historic Inverness along the banks of the lovely River Ness on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour.

Family Activities

Fun, family friendly local activities perfect for kids of all ages.
Forest activity park with climbing wall, high wire course, maze, raft ride and rollercoaster
161 locals recommend
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
B9153
161 locals recommend
Forest activity park with climbing wall, high wire course, maze, raft ride and rollercoaster
Discover Scottish wildlife and endangered animals of the world's mountains and tundra in a spectacular setting.
123 locals recommend
RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
123 locals recommend
Discover Scottish wildlife and endangered animals of the world's mountains and tundra in a spectacular setting.
Expansive playpark completed with a splash pad, perfect for those warmer days.
66 locals recommend
Nairn Beach
66 locals recommend
Expansive playpark completed with a splash pad, perfect for those warmer days.
Serene park with a playscape, small pond and row boats for rent, plus an ice cream and coffee shop.
25 locals recommend
Whin Park
Bught Road
25 locals recommend
Serene park with a playscape, small pond and row boats for rent, plus an ice cream and coffee shop.
Park offering a playground, kids pool, bikes for hire and tennis courts with paid lessons for all ages.
23 locals recommend
Bellfield Park
23 locals recommend
Park offering a playground, kids pool, bikes for hire and tennis courts with paid lessons for all ages.
Inverness's only crazy golf course. 12 fun and challenging golf holes situated on the banks of the River Ness, including a picnic area with ice cream and coffee kiosk.
7 locals recommend
Inverness Crazy Golf
Bught Road
7 locals recommend
Inverness's only crazy golf course. 12 fun and challenging golf holes situated on the banks of the River Ness, including a picnic area with ice cream and coffee kiosk.

City/town information

Meaning "Mouth of the River Ness"; Inverness is a city in the Scottish Highlands. It is the administrative centre for The Highland Council and is regarded as the capital of the Highlands. Historically it served as the county town of the county of Inverness-shire. Inverness lies near two important battle sites: the 11th-century battle of Blàr nam Fèinne against Norway which took place on the Aird, and the 18th century Battle of Culloden which took place on Culloden Moor. It is the northernmost city in the United Kingdom and lies within the Great Glen (Gleann Mòr) at its northeastern extremity where the River Ness enters the Beauly Firth. The city has a rich historical background and is surrounded by many mountains, lochs and rivers offering beautiful views, making it a perfect place to stay.
165 locals recommend
Inverness
165 locals recommend
Meaning "Mouth of the River Ness"; Inverness is a city in the Scottish Highlands. It is the administrative centre for The Highland Council and is regarded as the capital of the Highlands. Historically it served as the county town of the county of Inverness-shire. Inverness lies near two important battle sites: the 11th-century battle of Blàr nam Fèinne against Norway which took place on the Aird, and the 18th century Battle of Culloden which took place on Culloden Moor. It is the northernmost city in the United Kingdom and lies within the Great Glen (Gleann Mòr) at its northeastern extremity where the River Ness enters the Beauly Firth. The city has a rich historical background and is surrounded by many mountains, lochs and rivers offering beautiful views, making it a perfect place to stay.

Traveler advice

Getting around

A car or taxi is easiest way to get around

For Inverness Taxis call 01463222222 or for an easier service download the app. For Sneckie Taxis call 01463611111 or for an easier service download the app. Bus routes and timetables can be found on stagecoachbus.com
Book before you go

Pre-book all 'Tourism' activities

We have provided a helpful list of activities under the 'Tourism' section, however these all must be booked in advance to secure your place and to ensure there are no disappointments during your visit.