Attractions in Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn

Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5TD

Experience the unique atmosphere of Scotland's most enigmatic loch - cruise Loch Ness from Inverness, via the Caledonian Canal visiting Urquhart Castle. Choose from a wide range of cruise options.

North Kessock, Inverness-shire, IV1 1XB

One of the best opportunities in Europe to observe dolphins in their natural habitat.

Inverness, IV3 5SS

Award winning centre offering eye catching displays surrounded by splashes of spectacular colour to be enjoyed whatever the weather.

Abriachan, Inverness-shire, IV3 8LB

An outstanding garden and nursery, explore four acres of interesting plantings with winding paths through native woodlands with views over Loch Ness.

By Inverness, IV2 5EU

Site of defeat in 1746 of Bonnie Prince Charlie and end of 1745 Jacobite Rising. Visit the reconstructed battlefield, original cottage and visitor centre .

Cromarty, Ross-shire, IV11 8XA

Here, Hugh Miller, stonemason, eminent geologist, editor and writer, was born in 1802. View the cottage and garden and learn about his life and work.

Ardersier, By Inverness, IV2 7TD

One of the most outstanding artillery fortifications in Europe. Completed in 1769 it is still an active army barracks. Exhibitions and regimental museum.

Nairn, Moray, IV12

Like a miniature castle, the tower, built in 1655, may have been used as a combined prison and watchtower. The belfry served the nearby church built by the river below where its bell could not be heard.

Ardersier, Inverness-shire, IV2 7TD

In the spectacular setting of Fort George, the museum displays cover 200 years of the history of the Seaforth, Camerons and Queen's Own Highlanders.

Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, IV63 6XJ

Spectacularly sited on a rocky promontory on the shores of Loch Ness, this 16th century castle is one of the largest in Scotland.

Cawdor Castle, Nairn, IV12 5RD

The most romantic castle in the Highlands. 14th century home of the Thanes of Cawdor. Fine collection of paintings, tapestries and furniture. Three superb gardens each with a very different characters.

Nr Croachy, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

This beautiful loch is the most important site in Britain for the rare Slavonian grebe. The grebes, and quite often ospreys, can be seen from the lochside hide.

Forres, Moray, IV36 2TE

This fine 16th century tower house is the ancient seat of the Brodies. Fine furniture, porcelain and collection of paintings. Extensive gardens and grounds.

By Cannich, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

One of the largest surviving native pinewoods in the United Kingdom. Walk among this ancient pine forest and learn of its history along the way.

Jemimaville, Black Isle, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK

An extensive area of mudflat, saltmarsh and wet grassland, from late summer to April it supports large numbers of wildfowl and wading birds. Best visited within an hour of high tide. Hide.