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Things To Do in Inverness

Inverness offers a huge choice of things to do in Inverness and the highland area, from ancient castles, highland clans, the Caledonian Canal, highland museums, 4,000 year old burial cairns, to Loch Ness and the world famous monster.

Inverness is located at the head of the Great Glen, in the Highlands and provides a fabulous choice of things to do in Inverness which include Outdoor activities including some really special walks for those keen to explore the area. Also there are a number of great attractions in and around Inverness that are well worth considering when making your choices for your holiday.

We strongly suggest that you take your time to look through these pages and compile a list of all the things to when in Inverness by using the 'Your Trip' planner facility on the site. As you add each entry to the Trip Planner, it will add the location to the Google map so you can find directions and locate all things to do in Inverness you have chosen for your holiday.

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John Cobb Memorial Loch Ness an Inverness Attraction

John Cobb Memorial Cairn

On 29 September 1952, travelling at 206 mph for the world's water speed record, John Cobb lost his life, this memorial was erected by local people.

Fort Augustus an Inverness Attraction

Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus at the bottom end of Loch Ness, exactly mid-way along the Great Glen, has a 5 locks taking boats from Loch Ness up into the canal above.

Caledonian Canal Inverness What to Do

The Caledonian Canal

One of the greatest waterways of the world, a masterpiece of canal engineering, by Thomas Telford - slicing through the Great Glen, a geological fault

Dolphins at Chanonry Point Inverness What to Do

Dolphin Watching at Chanonry Point

Chanory Point in the Moray Firth lies between Fortrose & Rosemarkie on the Black Isle. One of the best places in Scotland to see Bottlenose Dolphins.

Brodie Castle Inverness Things to Do

Brodie Castle

Brodie Castle is a fine 16th-century tower house, central keep with two 5-storey towers, guardroom and secret passages to help the occupants escape.

Inverness Museum & Art Gallery

This free museum in the centre of Inverness is a MUST for all those interested in collections that feature everything to do with the Highlands, .....

Ness Isleands on the River Ness an Inverness Attraction

Ness Island Walk

A short easy walk from Inverness city Centre, along the River Ness, to Ness Islands and back. A great way to see more of Inverness. Highly recommended

Groam House Pictish Museum Inverness What to Do

Groam House Museum

Learn all about the Picts, free entry to the Pictish Centre for Ross and Cromarty, unique display on 15 carved Pictish stones from Rosemarkie.

Beauly Priory an Inverness Attraction

Beauly Priory Ruin

Beauly Priory founded in 1230, became a Cistercian home about 1510. The North transept rebuilt in 1901 as a mausoleum for the Mackenzie Family.

Brahn Seer Memorial an Inverness Attraction

Brahan Seer Plaque

The Brahan Seer lived in the 17th century. He possessed the gift of second sight, not uncommon in the Highlands.

Merkinch Nature Reserve Inverness What to Do

Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

A hidden gem minutes from the city centre, 54.7 hectares on the edge of Beauly Firth, Inverness, hosts a variety of widllife, plants, may see dolphins

Cawdor Castle Inverness Things to Do

Cawdor Castle

The Highland's only 5-Star Visitor Attraction, built in 1380, stunning interior, beautiful gardens, shops, café, snack bar and 9-hole golf course.

Explore Highlands Inverness What to Do

Explore Highland

Explore the Highlands by Canoe, Kayak, Sea Kayak, Duckie with highly qualified proffessionals offering bespoke services for all ages and abilities.

South Loch Ness Trail for Inverness What to Do

South Loch Ness walk and cycle trail

28 mile purpose built walkers and cyclists trail, from Fort Augustus at the southern end of Loch Ness to Inverness at the northern end of the Loch.

Cromarty Court House Inverness Attraction

Cromarty Courthouse Museum

Free entry to Cromarty’s fabulous 18th century Courthouse, seven centuries of Cromarty history is brought to life with 21st Century technology.

Loch Ness an Inverness Attraction

Loch Ness & the Loch Ness Monster

The home of the Loch Ness Monster, it is 39km (24 miles) long, it never freezes on account of its depth of 132m, deepest point is 230m (755ft) deep,

Falls of Plodda an Inverness walk

Plodda Falls

One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Scotland, a hidden gem - a sheer drop of over 100 feet (30m) in the spectacular forest surroundings, a must!

Munlochie Clootiewell an Inverness Attraction

Munlochy Clootie Well

Clootie wells are found in Scotland and Ireland, in pre-Christian times a goddess or nature spirit was said to inhabit the well, with healing powers.

Cruise Liners an Inverness Attraction

Cruise Liners

Every summer, from May to September some fifty cruise liners call into the sheltered deep water Port of Invergordon on the beautiful Cromarty Firth.

Alexander MacKenzie grave an Inverness Attraction

Sir Alexander MacKenzie

The first European to cross North America from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans, he discovered and charted Canada’s longest river 2,500 miles.

Family History Highland Archive

The Family History Centre, dedicated to all aspects of genealogy, clan history, and family history throughout the Highlands and the wider world.

Fortrose Cathedral an Inverness Attraction

Fortrose Cathedral

13th century Cathedral at Fortrose, today two sections still stand, the chapter house and the nave's south aisle, maintained by Historic Scotland.

Corrimony Cairn an Inverness Attraction

Corrimony Chambered Cairn

Built 4,000 years ago by neolithic farmers for collective burials - the first people to domesticate animals, till the land and clear the forests.

Waudlaw Mausoleum an Inverness Attraction

Wardlaw Mausoleum

Built in 1634, it is the burial place of at least four Lovat or Fraser clan chiefs on a commanding site overlooking the mouth of the River Beauly.

Hootananny Ceilidh Bar Inverness Things to Do

Hootananny Ceilidh Bar

Pub of the Year 2007 and 2009, The Highland Music venue with 3 Music Rooms - 2 Bars - Superb Thai Food - Friendly Atmosphere - Top Names & Local Heros

Inverness Castle an Inverness Attraction

Inverness Historic Trail

Trail guides you through Inverness's New and Old Towns where you will find fascinating buildings and an abundance of shops and restaurants to enjoy.

Culloden Battlefield Inverness Things to Do

Culloden Battlefield

The last battle on British soil, started at one o'clock, when the Jacobite artillery opened fire the government troops responded with their cannon.

Falls of Shin Inverness Things to Do

The Falls of Shin - Salmon Leap & Visitor Centre

Mr Al Fayeds' most northerly business has a Visitor Centre, Salmon Leap, gift shop, restaurant, forest walks, Children's Play area and mini golf.

Caledonian Canal Walk Inverness What to Do

Caledonian Canal and Canal Walks

The Caledonian Canal offers a number of superb walks, from the 73 mile Great Glen Way to short walks from Inverness City Centre.

Hugh Millar Cottage Inverness Things to Do

Hugh Miller Museum & Birthplace Cottage

Hugh Miller was unquestionably one of the great Scots of his age, the Museum comprises 2 buildings; Miller House, and a C17th thatched cottage.

Kushie Adventures Inverness What to Do

Kushie Adventure

An outdoor adventure activities business offering a host of bespoke adventures activities for the small group, whether it is kids, families or groups.