Inverness Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Urquhart Castle which includes a lake or waterhole and a ruin
Inverness which includes night scenes, heritage architecture and a bridge
Inverness showing a river or creek and night scenes
Urquhart Castle showing building ruins and a lake or waterhole
Inverness showing heritage architecture, a river or creek and heritage elements

Where to stay in Inverness

Inverness Castle featuring a river or creek, heritage elements and château or palace

Inverness City Centre

4.5/5(47 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Inverness City Centre. Make a stop by Inverness Museum and Art Gallery or Inverness Castle while you're exploring the area.

Inverness City Centre
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Crown

While there might not be top attractions in Crown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

Crown
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Ballifeary

While visiting Ballifeary, you might make a stop by sights like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Cathedral.

Ballifeary
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Lochardil

When in Lochardil, you can plan a visit to Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lochardil
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Photo by Alasdair MacNeill (CC BY-SA)

Dalneigh

Though Dalneigh may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Cathedral.

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Merkinch

If you're spending some time in Merkinch, Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Merkinch
Highland Apartments By Mansley

Highland Apartments By Mansley

4 out of 5
Living by the Bridge, 20-23 Bridge St, Inverness, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Inverness ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (492 reviews)
"The family had a great time"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Highland Apartments By Mansley
Loch Ness Cottages

Loch Ness Cottages

3.5 out of 5
Brachla, Loch Ness-side, Inverness, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Urquhart Castle and Abriachan Forest ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (32 reviews)
"Excellent cottage"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Loch Ness Cottages
BCC Lochness Glamping

BCC Lochness Glamping

3 out of 5
Bearnock Country Centre, Glen Urquhart, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star campground in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Corrimony Chambered Cairn and Glen ...
5.8/10 (115 reviews)
"For price good all round"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

BCC Lochness Glamping
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Popular places to visit

Inverness Castle showing heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements

Inverness Castle

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Inverness Castle
Urquhart Castle featuring tranquil scenes, a lake or waterhole and a ruin

Urquhart Castle

Visit one of the most scenic heritage attractions in Scotland, a set of majestic ruins on the banks of the glittering waters of Loch Ness.

Urquhart Castle
Inverness Cathedral featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and night scenes

Inverness Cathedral

Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.

Inverness Cathedral
Culloden Battlefield

Culloden Battlefield

You can find out about the history of Inverness with a visit to Culloden Battlefield. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Culloden Battlefield
Eden Court Theatre which includes a river or creek and modern architecture

Eden Court Theatre

See a performance, watch a movie or take a creative class at this important cultural venue.

Eden Court Theatre
Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition in Drumnadrochit. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

Activities

mountain view in edinburgh

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

NZ$161
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

NZ$169
per adult
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

NZ$76
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch
Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

NZ$55
per adult
Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views
Jamie at Culloden house

Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness

NZ$304
per adult
Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness
Loch Ness and Jacobite Steam Train Full Day Tour from Inverness

Loch Ness and Jacobite Steam Train Full Day Tour from Inverness

NZ$427
per adult
Loch Ness and Jacobite Steam Train Full Day Tour from Inverness
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