Attractions in Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn

Viewfield Drive, Nairn, Inverness-shire, IV12 4EE

The museum tells the story of Nairnshire and the families who had lived and worked in burgh or county. Family history enquiries welcome.

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On the summit of a prominent hill just to the west of Inverness, this interesting fort with its two encircling ramparts, dates from the 5th or 4th centuries BC. Path from car park.

Nairn, Inverness-shire, IV12 4EA

Swimming pool, fitness suite and steam room, outdoor games and leisure park.

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.

Shore Street, Inverness, IV1 1NF

Cruise the Moray Firth from Inverness harbour and see bottlenosed dolphins, porpoises, seals and a host of seabirds. Regular daily cruises.

Dochfour Estate Office, Dochgarroch, Inverness-shire, IV3 8JP

These attractive 15 acre Victorian gardens, with terraces and views over Loch Dochfour, include a woodland garden, water garden, topiary and kitchen garden.

Inverness, IV2 3EB

Enjoy the heritage of the Highlands and view the best of Scottish contemporary art at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

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.

Kirkhill, Inverness, IV5 7PQ

Scotlands premier winery situated in 16th Century castle only seven miles west of Inverness.

Drumspittal, North Kessock, Inverness-shire, IV1 1XF

If you are interested in animals and birds or just countryside, you will enjoy a visit to this quiet corner of the Black Isle, an ideal place for all the family.

Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, IV6 7UJ

Watch the distillers at work creating a magicial malt whisky which is sweet, malty and dry on the palate. Guided distillery tours, special tasting tours, exhibition, shop with rare malts. Award winning malt whisky.

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 .

Victoria Place, Cromarty, Ross-shire, IV11 8YE

EcoVentures offers an exhilarating and memorable experience on board a high speed, off-shore RIB. Two hour trips, with the chance to see bottlenose dolphins, porpoises, seals and the occasional minke whale.

Flichity, Inverness-shire, IV2 6XD

Well established nursery growing a wide rang of herbs and wild flowers, ranging from common culinary herbs, to unusual medicinal herbs and rare native plants. Display gardens, café and fine foods shop.