
Capital of the Highlands, vibrant, welcoming and packed with great attractions and events, Inverness is currently Europe’s fastest growing city. Enjoy wonderful heritage, beauty and culture in a location bursting with things to see and do. Legend has it nearly a thousand years ago Macbeth built his stronghold at Inverness and, more reliably, the defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746 took place in nearby Culloden.
Well known for its floral displays, Inverness has won many Britain in Bloom awards and boasts glorious gardens and galleries, castles, canals and an excellent Marina. Explore the Old Town and surrounding countryside littered with glittering lochs (including the enduringly mysterious Loch Ness) and tranquil glens in an area of outstanding natural beauty, all close to your welcoming, cheap holiday cottage in Inverness.
There is plenty to explore and enjoy in Inverness from the fine Museum and Art Gallery to the historic buildings in the Old Town. Join a guided walking tour or a boat trip down the River Ness, there’s also a marina not far from the centre and three excellent golf courses around the city as well as the beautiful subtropical Floral Hall Gardens.
Out of town, the stunning countryside offers excellent walking on the Great Glen Way and cycle routes; superb fishing for salmon, trout and pike, and plenty more outdoor activities including canoeing, archery, abseiling and even ‘weaseling’ – a cross between caving and pot holing. Make a date in July to join in the annual spectacle of the Inverness Highland Games, check out Nairn beach for sandcastles and super Black Isle Wild Life Park to see local wildlife and more exotic inhabitants!