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Historic Attractions in Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn

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Caledonian Canal (Fort Augustus)
Caledonian Canal (Fort Augustus)

Ardchattan House, Canalside, Fort Augustus, PH32 4BA

Opened in 1822 this was one of the great engineering undertakings of its day. The five locks at Fort Augustus are...

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Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

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

A New View! Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition Experience, 5 star Visit Scotland attraction. Explore the myths and environment...

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Culloden Moor Battlefield (NTS)
Culloden Moor Battlefield (NTS)

By Inverness, IV2 5EU

Scene of the last major battle fought on mainland Britain. The final Jacobite uprising ended here on 16 April, 1746, when...

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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...

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  • Hugh Miller's Cottage (NTS)
    Hugh Miller's Cottage (NTS)

    Cromarty, Ross-shire, IV11 8XA

    Into a life tragically cut short at the age of 54, Hugh Miller packed careers as a stonemason, bank accountant, geologist,...

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    Beauly Priory © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Beauly Priory (HS)

    Beauly, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

    The church is all that remains of a priory established in 1230. Once it would have been part of a group of buildings...

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  • Ardclach Bell Tower © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Ardclach Bell Tower (HS)

    Nairn, Moray, IV12

    Like a miniature castle, the tower, built in 1655, may have been used as a combined prison and watchtower. The belfry...

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  • 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,...

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  • 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,...

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  • Cromarty Courthouse Museum
    Cromarty Courthouse Museum

    Cromarty, Ross & Cromarty, IV11 8XA

    Our museum, in the eighteenth-century Courthouse, uses extensive research and the latest technology to help you discover...

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    Fortrose Cathedral © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Fortrose Cathedral (HS)

    Fortrose, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK

    The cathedral of the Bishops of Ross, Fortrose was built between the 13th and early 15th centuries. Only the south aisle...

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  • Boath Doocot
    Boath Doocot

    Nairn, Moray, IV12 5TE

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

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  • Dulsie Bridge
    Dulsie Bridge

    Dulsie, Scotland, UK

    The most spectacular 18th century bridge in Scotland, it crosses a narrow gorge on the River Findhorn.

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  • Fort George © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Fort George (HS)

    Ardersier, By Inverness, IV2 7TD

    The most outstanding artillery fortification in Europe, Fort George was built following the 1745 Jacobite rebellion as a...

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    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...

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  • 1 Caledonian Canal (Fort Augustus) Ardchattan House, Canalside, Fort Augustus, PH32 4BA 3 stars
    2 Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition Loch Ness, Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, IV63 6TU 5 stars
    3 Culloden Moor Battlefield (NTS) By Inverness, IV2 5EU 4 stars
    4 Caledonian Canal (Clachnaharry) Clachnaharry, Inverness, IV3
    5 Hugh Miller's Cottage (NTS) Cromarty, Ross-shire, IV11 8XA 5 stars
    6 Beauly Priory (HS) Beauly, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK
    7 Ardclach Bell Tower (HS) Nairn, Moray, IV12
    8 Craig Phadrig Fort IV3
    9 Corrimony Chambered Cairn (HS) Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, IV63
    10 Cromarty Courthouse Museum Cromarty, Ross & Cromarty, IV11 8XA 4 stars
    11 Fortrose Cathedral (HS) Fortrose, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK
    12 Boath Doocot Nairn, Moray, IV12 5TE
    13 Dulsie Bridge Dulsie, Scotland, UK
    14 Fort George (HS) Ardersier, By Inverness, IV2 7TD 4 stars
    15 Clava Cairns (HS) Culloden, Inverness, IV2

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