James’s guidebook
Castles & Historic
About one hour forty minutes drive away...you've seen it on TV and in the films...now see it for real!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eilean Donan
About one hour forty minutes drive away...you've seen it on TV and in the films...now see it for real!
30 mins drive away...
' Fire burn and cauldron bubble'...the home of MacBeth...
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castillo de Cawdor
B909030 mins drive away...
' Fire burn and cauldron bubble'...the home of MacBeth...
15 mins drive away...
huge visitor centre, experiences and shops, and the battlefield itself (or some say it's not quite the right spot)...last battle fought in the UK which ended the Jacobite (catholic highland) revolt..
259 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Culloden Battlefield station
15 mins drive away...
huge visitor centre, experiences and shops, and the battlefield itself (or some say it's not quite the right spot)...last battle fought in the UK which ended the Jacobite (catholic highland) revolt..
20 mins drive...
Impressive fort and military museum..
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fort George
20 mins drive...
Impressive fort and military museum..
under an hour driving...
how Scotland used to be, a trip back in time...has an 'Outlander' day early June each year
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Highland Folk Museum
Kingussie Rdunder an hour driving...
how Scotland used to be, a trip back in time...has an 'Outlander' day early June each year
45 mins drive away...
this is the real deal...you can feel the hustle and bustle of Redcoats in this remote base guarding the main road North...'enemy' territory all around...
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ruthven Barracks
45 mins drive away...
this is the real deal...you can feel the hustle and bustle of Redcoats in this remote base guarding the main road North...'enemy' territory all around...
40 mins drive...
NTS owned castle in beautiful grounds...great little walk around the lake with bird hides...
Check out Brodie Countryfare and Culbin Forest while you're in the area..
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castillo de Brodie
40 mins drive...
NTS owned castle in beautiful grounds...great little walk around the lake with bird hides...
Check out Brodie Countryfare and Culbin Forest while you're in the area..
2 hours 20 mins drive...
full to the brim of all things Glencoe; stunning scenery, bloody history, and the home of Scottish mountaineering
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Visitantes de Glencoe
2 hours 20 mins drive...
full to the brim of all things Glencoe; stunning scenery, bloody history, and the home of Scottish mountaineering
an hour and forty mins drive...
another National Trust for Scotland property - site of one of the bloodiest Jacobite battles...real Outlander country...
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Killiecrankie
an hour and forty mins drive...
another National Trust for Scotland property - site of one of the bloodiest Jacobite battles...real Outlander country...
Battle Hill
Battle Hill30 mins drive - site of a major battle long ago...
Wildlife
About forty-five minutes drive away... An offshoot of Edinburgh Zoo....wolves, polar bears and a tiger!!
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
About forty-five minutes drive away... An offshoot of Edinburgh Zoo....wolves, polar bears and a tiger!!
30 mins drive away...
watch the dolphins from the beach..
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chanonry Point Holiday Cottage
Ness Road30 mins drive away...
watch the dolphins from the beach..
Other outdoor activities
Just over an hour away...top mountain biking!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laggan Wolftrax Mountain Biking Trail Centre
7 Forestry HousesJust over an hour away...top mountain biking!
45 mins drive away...
lots of water based outdoor sports and a not half bad restaurant..
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
45 mins drive away...
lots of water based outdoor sports and a not half bad restaurant..
40 mins drive...
home of local MTB club. runs for all skill levels.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Learnie Red Rock trails
A83240 mins drive...
home of local MTB club. runs for all skill levels.
about two hours drive, plus a short walk in...
THE railway bridge from the Harry Potter films
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mirador del Viaducto Glenfinnan
A830 Rdabout two hours drive, plus a short walk in...
THE railway bridge from the Harry Potter films
45 mins drive away
lots of rides and challenges for kids (and the rest of us) - big water slides, nature walks, high ropes, roller-coaster...
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de Aventuras Landmark Forest
B915345 mins drive away
lots of rides and challenges for kids (and the rest of us) - big water slides, nature walks, high ropes, roller-coaster...
30 mins drive away...
Mountain Biking and walking trails...great for all ages!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abriachan Forest Trust
30 mins drive away...
Mountain Biking and walking trails...great for all ages!
45 mins drive away..
great network of walks and bicycle runs (MTB not needed) with huge beach to the north...
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Culbin Forest
45 mins drive away..
great network of walks and bicycle runs (MTB not needed) with huge beach to the north...
50 mins drive...
excellent inland water sports venue and beach...
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Loch Morlich Watersports
50 mins drive...
excellent inland water sports venue and beach...
10 minute drive...
trips around Loch Ness; Urquhart castle viewed close up from the water; BAR.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jacobite Cruises
Margaret Street10 minute drive...
trips around Loch Ness; Urquhart castle viewed close up from the water; BAR.
45 mins drive away..
this is NOT a Bar Airbnb! this is Scotland's National Outdoor Centre. They offer courses for all levels in winter sports, summer sports and water sports. You do not need any kit as they have plenty to lend you. They also provide instructors on a 'guide' basis.
Glenmore Lodge
45 mins drive away..
this is NOT a Bar Airbnb! this is Scotland's National Outdoor Centre. They offer courses for all levels in winter sports, summer sports and water sports. You do not need any kit as they have plenty to lend you. They also provide instructors on a 'guide' basis.
about 40 mins drive - lovely riverside gorge walks, cafe and shops (deli, antiques, gallery, bookshop etc)
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Logie Steading
Logie Steadingabout 40 mins drive - lovely riverside gorge walks, cafe and shops (deli, antiques, gallery, bookshop etc)
Not so good weather days (aka Indoor activities)
15 minutes walk away....
loads of things to do: gymn, indoor sports galore, climbing wall, competition pool, sauna, steamroom, flumes, wave machine, rapid river etc etc ...
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Inverness Leisure
Bught Lane15 minutes walk away....
loads of things to do: gymn, indoor sports galore, climbing wall, competition pool, sauna, steamroom, flumes, wave machine, rapid river etc etc ...
Twenty mins walk away...
Theatre, music, opera, shows of all kinds
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Eden Court Inverness
Bishops RoadTwenty mins walk away...
Theatre, music, opera, shows of all kinds
30 mins walk away (has it's own multi-storey)…
shops galore...including coffee shops and nearby pubs for those less 'retail' inclined
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eastgate Shopping Centre
11 Eastgate30 mins walk away (has it's own multi-storey)…
shops galore...including coffee shops and nearby pubs for those less 'retail' inclined
15 mins walk...
ten-pin bowling, arcades, pool and a wee café and bar...STRIKE! there are usually some 2for1 vouchers (any sized group) pinned to the kitchen board
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rollerbowl
167 Culduthel Rd15 mins walk...
ten-pin bowling, arcades, pool and a wee café and bar...STRIKE! there are usually some 2for1 vouchers (any sized group) pinned to the kitchen board
15 mins walk...
All things ice based: skating, curling and hockey.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Inverness Ice Centre
2 Bught Dr15 mins walk...
All things ice based: skating, curling and hockey.
15 mins walk...
...and no crashing the people in front to get passed - apparently that's not allowed
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Inverness Kart Raceway
Sir Walter Scott Drive15 mins walk...
...and no crashing the people in front to get passed - apparently that's not allowed
Mountains, hills and walks
about an hour's drive away, and that's just the start..
Inverness's local Munro.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ben Wyvis
about an hour's drive away, and that's just the start..
Inverness's local Munro.
20 mins drive away and it's not Leachkin it's An Leacainn!!
short easy walk to great 360 degree viewpoint showing great views of inverness
Leachkin
20 mins drive away and it's not Leachkin it's An Leacainn!!
short easy walk to great 360 degree viewpoint showing great views of inverness
45 mins away...
this is a 'Graham' so not an insubstantial walk, but well worth it for the end to end views of Loch Ness
Meall Fuar-Mhonaidh
45 mins away...
this is a 'Graham' so not an insubstantial walk, but well worth it for the end to end views of Loch Ness
40 mins drive and either the funicular railway or 30 mins walk to finish...
it's not going to win Michelin stars anytime soon, but it's good solid fare and the views are amazing...plus you can walk a bit further on a very easy path you can reach the Cairn Gorm summit and cross off a Munro..
Ptarmigan Restaurant
40 mins drive and either the funicular railway or 30 mins walk to finish...
it's not going to win Michelin stars anytime soon, but it's good solid fare and the views are amazing...plus you can walk a bit further on a very easy path you can reach the Cairn Gorm summit and cross off a Munro..
an hour's drive away...
Stunning National Trust for Scotland estate...great walk circuit...
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glen Affric
an hour's drive away...
Stunning National Trust for Scotland estate...great walk circuit...
1 hour 45 mins away...
Another National Trust for Scotland property - spectacular walk by the water amongst the 'big trees'...
Linn of Tummel
1 hour 45 mins away...
Another National Trust for Scotland property - spectacular walk by the water amongst the 'big trees'...
Gardens & garden centres
30 mins walk through The Islands and over the River Ness...
a must for all the horticulturists, and a great wee café
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Inverness Botanic Gardens
Bught Lane30 mins walk through The Islands and over the River Ness...
a must for all the horticulturists, and a great wee café
20 mins drive...
best local garden centre run by a great plantsman and his family. super coffee shop and food too!
Munro's
20 mins drive...
best local garden centre run by a great plantsman and his family. super coffee shop and food too!
Abriachan Nurseries - The Garden On Loch Ness
20 mins drive...
another great local garden centre..
1 hour 45 mins...
terrific garden and visitor centre/cafe. rhododendrons and azaleas in particular.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Inverewe
1 hour 45 mins...
terrific garden and visitor centre/cafe. rhododendrons and azaleas in particular.
Beaches
45 mins drive away...
enormous beach, putting, mini-golf, great wee café at the harbour...
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de Nairn
45 mins drive away...
enormous beach, putting, mini-golf, great wee café at the harbour...
an hours drive away...
enormous fairly quiet beach. Dornoch worth a visit for lunch - the church is where Madonna married Guy Ritchie
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dornoch Beach
an hours drive away...
enormous fairly quiet beach. Dornoch worth a visit for lunch - the church is where Madonna married Guy Ritchie
30 mins drive away..
small, family type beach good for paddling...
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rosemarkie Beach
Kincurdie Drive30 mins drive away..
small, family type beach good for paddling...
about 2 hours drive...but what a drive!
fabulous beach at the end of a single track road! the Badachro Inn you pass on the way there and back is well known for its food..
Red Point
about 2 hours drive...but what a drive!
fabulous beach at the end of a single track road! the Badachro Inn you pass on the way there and back is well known for its food..
15 mins drive...
well known pebble beach at the north-east end of Loch Ness. great views and Dores Inn, a great pub serving very good food
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dores Beach
15 mins drive...
well known pebble beach at the north-east end of Loch Ness. great views and Dores Inn, a great pub serving very good food