Inverness is a historic city in the north-west Highlands of Scotland situated in the fertile coastal plain of the Great Glen where the River Ness enters the Moray Firth. Inverness is referred to as the ‘Capital of the Highlands’, granted royal burgh status from David I in 1158. Inverness is known as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’ and the area is famous as the home of ‘Nessie’ the Loch Ness Monster, St Columba reported the first sighting of the ‘water-beast’ c565. Inverness started as a Pictish stronghold ruled by King Brude c400, residing in a fort on Craig Phadrig, a forested hill 2.4 km west, above the city, although the ‘Clava Cairns’ indicate the area has been inhabited longer. The Battle of Culloden fought on Culloden Moor in 1746 ended the Jacobite Rising; the large Battlefield is now an attraction with a visitor centre. Historic structures include the nearby 18th century Fort George; the Caledonian Canal built in 1820 and Inverness Castle built c1830, now the sheriff-court. The Old High Church is the oldest building with its medieval church tower. The railway arrived in 1870 enhancing the tourist industry; today Inverness is a busy city with accommodation to suit all visitors from hostels to four star hotels and many historical and cultural attractions. Inverness has an award wining shopping complex and Victorian market; there are a variety of restaurants offering international cuisine, cafes, coffee houses and tea shops. Inverness has a lively nightlife with traditional Highland pubs and trendy night-clubs. The city has a Museum and Art Gallery, Theatre and Library. There are open-top bus city-tours, river-bank and forest walks, cycle-hire, 3 golf courses, fishing, boat-cruises and tours of Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle and sea-cruises on the Moray Firth. Inverness hosts Highland Games each summer and nearby family attractions include Wildlife and Heritage Farm parks.
Attraction
Abriachan Nursery and Gardens
Bught Floral Hall and Visitor Centre
Culloden
Culloden Visitor Centre
Fort George
Official Loch Ness Monster Exhibition
St Andrew's Cathedral
The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre
Urquhart Castle
Budget
Bannerman B&B *book online*
Inverness Student Hotel *book online*
Premier Inn Inverness Centre *book online*
Premier Inn Inverness Centre (River Ness) *book online*
Premier Inn Inverness East *book online*
Premier Inn Inverness West *book online*
Travelodge Inverness *book online*
Travelodge Inverness Fairways *book online*
Caravan Park
Care Home
Highview House
Kingsmills Care Home
Church
Old High Church St Stephens
St Andrew's Cathedral
Cinema
Classes
Dance - Fraser School of Dancing
Dance - UKandance
Yoga - Pamela Hardwick
Club
Cottage
Borlum Farm Self Catering Cottages
Clock Cottage
Hamishs Hame
Inverness Apartments & Cottages
Kessock Highland Lodges
Mackays Holiday Cottages & Lodges
River Lodge
Council
Dentist
Highland Dental Plan
Hilton Dental Clinic
Inshes Dental Clinic
Kingsmills Dental Practice
Doctor
Ardlarich Medical Practice
Crown Medical Practice
Kingsmills Medical Practice
Riverside Medical Practice
The Medical Centre
Estate Agent
Bell T C & Co Ltd
General Accident Property Services
Macleod & MacCallum
Munro & Noble
Remax Inverness
U K Property Network Ltd
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Abernethy Golf Club
Boat of Garten Golf Club
Cawdor Castle Golf Club
Inverness Golf Club
Loch Ness Golf Club
Tain Golf Club
Torvean
Hostel
Inn
Market
Highland Food Market
Inverness Farmers Market
Performing Arts
Eden Court Theatre
Invernes Country Western Dance Co
Stagecoach Theatre Arts
TFX Scotland
Pub and Bar
Caley Inn
Clachnaharry Inn
Cleikum Restaurant & Bar
Dows Bar Restaurant
Eagle Bar
Gunsmiths Cafe Bar
Jolly Drover
Old Market Inn
Snow Goose
Star Inn
Water Front
Restaurant
Anchor and Chain Restaurant
Ash
Bunchrew House Hotel
Cafe 1
Candles At Copperfield
Castle
Cinnamon
Cleikum Restaurant & Bar
Copper Kettle Bar
Crown Court Hotel
Culloden House Hotel
Deer Stalker
Delices De Bretagne
Dows Bar Restaurant
Eagle Bar
Girvan's
Gunsmiths Cafe Bar
Harry Ramsdens
La Tortilla Asesina
Lanna Thai Restaurant
Riverhouse
Shapla Tandoori Restaurant
Snow Goose
Stag and Haggis Restaurant
Star Inn
Teaninich Castle
Teaninich Castle
Water Front
Zanzibar
School
Hilton Primary School
Invernes Country Western Dance Co
Inverness High School
Merkinch Primary School
Raigmore Primary School
Stagecoach Theatre Arts
TFX Scotland
Self-Catering
207 By the Bridge Apartment
Apartment 207 by the Bridge
Apartment 405 By the Bridge
Clock Cottage
Dolphin Bay Suites
Hamishs Hame
Highland Apartments Ltd
Inverness Apartments & Cottages
Kessock Highland Lodges
Mackays Holiday Cottages & Lodges
River Ness Apartment
Westhaven Self Catering Apartment(Sleep 4)
Solicitor
Fleetwood & Robb
Ledingham Chalmers
R W Mcclurg & Co
Torquil Macleod & Co
Taxi
Airport Taxis Inverness Ltd
Alley Cabs
Central Highland Taxis
City Taxis
D L M Taxis
Inverness Mini Bus Hire
Lochness Taxi Tours
P D S Taxis
Tartan Taxis
Theatre
Tour Guide
Vet
Sports Clubs
Highland Budokan Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club (Football)
Inverness Rowing Club (Rowing)
Shops
Debenhams
Bookworld
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd
City Florists
Arcade Florist
Boots
Duncan Fraser & Son
Early Learning Centre
Ardfearn Nursery
Munros Nurseries
Howdens Garden Centre
Highland Fortunes
Eve Maternity Wear Ltd
Dorothy Perkins
Ardersier Pharmacy
R K S Baird
Evans
Begg Shoes & Bags
Poshaac
Carphone Warehouse
Jennifer Welch Gallery
Castle Gallery
Majestic Wine
Reid Furniture
PC World
Wickes
Highlands Wholefoods
Macleod Organics
The Health Shop
Mothercare
Gamestation
B&Q
Millets
Simply Pets
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Rowlands Pharmacy
Double T
Specsavers
Julian Graves
Fat Face
T K Maxx
Crabtree and Evelyn
Phase Eight
Lush
Pets At Home
Outfit
Black Isle Photography
Antiques
Activities
Ministry of Paintball(Adventure)
Jacobite Cruises Ltd(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Clachnacuddin CC(Cycling)
Inverness Quad Centre(Motor Sports)
Loch Ness Riding(Riding)
Places to Stay near Inverness
Armadale Guest House (0.07 miles)
Armadale Guest House is a Small, Friendly family run Guest House 2 minutes walk from the town centre. 7 minutes walk from the Bus and Train station. 5 minutes walk ... More
King Street Apartment (0.07 miles)
Premier Inn Inverness Centre (River Ness) (0.08 miles)
No41 Town House (0.13 miles)
Roinn House (0.13 miles)
Friendly warm welcome awaits you, with a comfy beds and a hearty traditional Scottish Breakfast, less than a five minute walk from the city centre, yet central for day visits ... More
Westbourne Guest House (0.15 miles)
Hotel accommodation at a Guest House PRICE Situated on the west bank of the River Ness, five minutes walk from City Centre, Train & Bus Stations. There are 10 en-suite ... More
Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa (0.16 miles)
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Welcome to the Best Western Palace Hotel & Spa, a superb and stylish 3-star superior hotel located in the heart of the city centre. The hotel dates back ... More | visit website
Strathness House (0.19 miles)
Glenuig Guest House (0.21 miles)
River Ness Apartment (0.21 miles)
Located in Inverness city centre with spectacular views across the River Ness to the hills beyond, this brand new luxury serviced apartment is dedicated to providing first class holiday accommodation ... More
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