Sightseeing
Cawdor Castle
B9090Mentioned in William Shakespeare's Macbeth
Fort George Barracks
Great day out
Culloden Battlefield station
Steeped in Scottish History
Rosemarkie Bay
Lighthouse and maybe some dolphins
Roseisle Forest
Beautiful beach, great for a sunset walk towards Burghead.
Benromach Distillery
Invererne RoadGet started on the Whisky Trail
Brodie Castle
Castle, Gardens and loads of events for kids
Visit this mountain range and take the funicular to the top of mountain on a clear day to see the views.
8 locals recommend
Cairngorm Mountain
Visit this mountain range and take the funicular to the top of mountain on a clear day to see the views.
Inverness Castle
View the castle from the River Ness or walk up the hill.
Shopping
Great farm shop with loads of local produce. There is also a lovely coffee shop and furniture shop with local crafts.
7 locals recommend
Househill Farm Shop
Great farm shop with loads of local produce. There is also a lovely coffee shop and furniture shop with local crafts.
Brodie Countryfare
Department store in the country with a huge restaurant.
If you forget anything you'll find lots of high street stores here.
58 locals recommend
Eastgate Shopping Centre
11 EastgateIf you forget anything you'll find lots of high street stores here.
Entertainment & Activities
Scottish Exotic Animal Rescue
10 Harbour StReptiles...
Where is Nessie? Have a search for the Loch Ness Monster
61 locals recommend
Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
Where is Nessie? Have a search for the Loch Ness Monster
Beautiful bay, have a lovely walk along the beach and stop off at one of the pubs for a beer or some local seafood.
13 locals recommend
Findhorn Bay
Beautiful bay, have a lovely walk along the beach and stop off at one of the pubs for a beer or some local seafood.
Inverness Ice Centre
2 Bught DrSkating, Curling, Ice Hockey
Brilliant day out for kids in the forest adventure park.
161 locals recommend
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
B9153Brilliant day out for kids in the forest adventure park.
See a real live reindeer herd in the fields. Reindeers aren't just for Christmas!
78 locals recommend
Cairngorm Reindeer Herd
See a real live reindeer herd in the fields. Reindeers aren't just for Christmas!
Daviot Farms
Visit the Dairy at Daviot for amazing artisan ice cream in 20 flavours.
Food Scene
Great cakes and coffee with simple soups and sandwiches. Buy some local produce or see a Shetland Pony.
Cantraybridge Cafe
Great cakes and coffee with simple soups and sandwiches. Buy some local produce or see a Shetland Pony.
The Boath House Restaurant
Michelin Starred Restaurant and Spa
Fine dining and the location of Bonnie Prince Charlie's battle preparations.
13 locals recommend
Culloden House Hotel
Culloden RoadFine dining and the location of Bonnie Prince Charlie's battle preparations.
The Dores Inn
Beautiful spot right on Loch Ness
Drinks & Nightlife
Cawdor Tavern
Lovely local pub that does nice foods too.
Everything Else
Castle Stuart Golf Links
Golf, PGA Tournament
This short but spectacular walk takes in the must see sight of South Loch Ness - the Falls of Foyers. Continues down to the shores of Loch Ness for a short loop before returning uphill past the falls.
9 locals recommend
Foyers
This short but spectacular walk takes in the must see sight of South Loch Ness - the Falls of Foyers. Continues down to the shores of Loch Ness for a short loop before returning uphill past the falls.
Black Isle Brewing Co
Take a tour of an organic brewery and sample the goods,
Take a tour of the distillery, it's one of Scotland's oldest, and watch the distillers at work creating a magical malt whisky.
43 locals recommend
Glen Ord Distillery Visitor Centre & Whisky Shop
A832Take a tour of the distillery, it's one of Scotland's oldest, and watch the distillers at work creating a magical malt whisky.
Arts & Culture
New age settlement, great arts and shows and they also do a nice coffee.
36 locals recommend
Findhorn Foundation
New age settlement, great arts and shows and they also do a nice coffee.
Eden Court Inverness
Bishops RoadLargest theatre in the Highlands.