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Historic Attractions in Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn

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Cromarty Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
Cromarty Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

An almost urban lighthouse, it sits at the end of George Street in the middle of this historic town.

Urquhart Castle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
5 stars Urquhart Castle (HS)

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...

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition (Winners of The Best Visitor Experience in the Highlands & Islands 2011-12)
5 stars Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition (Winners of The Best Visitor Experience in the Highlands & Islands 2011-12)

Loch Ness, Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, IV63 6TU

A New View! Explore the myths and environment of Loch Ness. Hi-tech, dramatic presentation in 7 themed chambers. Special...

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Chanonry Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
Chanonry Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

Completed in 1846 it marks the narrows between Chanonry Point and Fort George on the approaches to Inverness Harbour and...

Corrimony Chambered Cairn © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Corrimony Chambered Cairn (HS)

Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, IV63

This outstanding chambered cairn, with roofed passage and central chamber, surrounded by a ring of eleven standing stones,...

Brodie Castle (NTS)
Brodie Castle (NTS)

Brodie, Forres, Moray, IV36 2TE

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

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Caledonian Canal (Clachnaharry)
Caledonian Canal (Clachnaharry)

Clachnaharry, Inverness, IV3

Opened in 1822 this was one of the great engineering undertakings of its day. The four locks at Muirtown lead to the...

Craig Phadrig Fort
Craig Phadrig Fort

IV3

On the summit of a prominent hill just to the west of Inverness, this interesting fort with its two encircling ramparts,...

Hugh Miller's Cottage (NTS)
5 stars Hugh Miller's Cottage (NTS)

Cromarty, Ross-shire, IV11 8XA

Here, Hugh Miller, stonemason, eminent geologist, editor and writer, was born in 1802. View the cottage and garden and...

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Cawdor Castle
Cawdor Castle

Cawdor Castle, Nairn, IV12 5RD

The most romantic castle in the Highlands. 14th century home of the Thanes of Cawdor. Fine collection of paintings,...

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Boath Doocot
Boath Doocot

Nairn, Moray, IV12

This attractive circular dovecote was built in the 17th century. It has a projecting course of stone to prevent rats...

Cromarty
Cromarty

Cromarty, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK

A delightful town, Cromarty retains much of its 18th century character. It has an elegant courthouse, an old harbour, a...

Clava Cairns © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Clava Cairns (HS)

Culloden, Inverness, IV2

The three chambered cairns, each surrounded by a ring of standing stones, form one of the most impressive prehistoric...

Cromarty Courthouse Museum
4 stars Cromarty Courthouse Museum

Cromarty, Ross & Cromarty, IV11 8XA

Lively museum telling the story of Cromarty past & present. 18th century courthouse with reconstructed trial, prison...

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Culloden Moor Battlefield (NTS)
4 stars Culloden Moor Battlefield (NTS)

By Inverness, IV2 5EU

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

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1 Cromarty Lighthouse Scotland, UK
2 Urquhart Castle (HS) Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, IV63 6XJ 5 stars
3 Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition (Winners of The Best Visitor Experience in the Highlands & Islands 2011-12) Loch Ness, Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, IV63 6TU 5 stars
4 Chanonry Lighthouse Scotland, UK
5 Corrimony Chambered Cairn (HS) Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, IV63
6 Brodie Castle (NTS) Brodie, Forres, Moray, IV36 2TE
7 Caledonian Canal (Clachnaharry) Clachnaharry, Inverness, IV3
8 Craig Phadrig Fort IV3
9 Hugh Miller's Cottage (NTS) Cromarty, Ross-shire, IV11 8XA 5 stars
10 Cawdor Castle Cawdor Castle, Nairn, IV12 5RD
11 Boath Doocot Nairn, Moray, IV12
12 Cromarty Cromarty, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK
13 Clava Cairns (HS) Culloden, Inverness, IV2
14 Cromarty Courthouse Museum Cromarty, Ross & Cromarty, IV11 8XA 4 stars
15 Culloden Moor Battlefield (NTS) By Inverness, IV2 5EU 4 stars

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