Inverness Attractions
Inverness is the administrative center for the Highland region, which consists of the old counties of Inverness, Nairn, Ross and Cromarty, Sutherland and Caithness.
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Abertarff House
Church Street can boast Inverness's oldest building, Abertarff House, which was built as a town residence for the Lovat family in 1592. Note the remarkable outside staircase. It was restored by the National Trust for Scotland in 1966 and it now serves as their Highlands Region head office. The Highland Association, an organization whose aim is to advance the Gaelic culture and language, is also based at the house.
National Trust for Scotland
Newhailes Road
Musselburgh EH21 6RY
Scotland
Newhailes Road
Musselburgh EH21 6RY
Scotland
Beauly Priory
Beauly (pop. 1,500; 12mi/19.2km west of Inverness) owes its title "beau lieu" to the magnificent location of a priory which was founded by French Valliscaulian monks ca. 1230. The west portal and sections of the main nave (restored in the 16th C by Bishop Robert Reid) have survived and the fine tracery on three windows of the south side dates from the 13th C.
Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Jedburgh TD8 6JQ
Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Jedburgh TD8 6JQ
Scotland
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Black Isle
Black Isle features beautiful golden sand beaches. It is located between Beauly and Cromarty Firth.
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
The museum on Castle Wynd illustrates Inverness's rich cultural heritage and also the history of the Highlands.
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery
Castle Wynd
Inverness IV2 3EB
Scotland
Castle Wynd
Inverness IV2 3EB
Scotland
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
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Memorials
(Culloden)
Memorials devoted to the Scottish Clans line the road and fields near Culloden. The stones mark the exact spot where famous warriors fell in battle.
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Nairn, Scotland
(Near Inverness)
Nairn is known for its numerous golf courses, fines sand beaches, and the river that bears the same name.
Balnain House (closed to the public)
Balnain House in Inverness is a house with more than one story to tell. It was originally built as a merchant's house in 1726. Later, during the Battle of Culloden in 1746, it was used as a field hospital. In the 1880's it became the base of the Royal Ordnance for survey maps of the Highlands. Balnain House has been converted into offices and is now closed to the public.
Cruise Port
From here, majestic cruise ships depart for distant ports of call. While docked, these mighty ships are a spectacle for all to see.
Daviot, Scotland
(Near Inverness)
Flora MacDonald Statue
A statue on the Esplanade recalls the part Flora MacDonald played in helping "Bonnie Prince Charlie" to escape through enemy lines after the disaster at Culloden.
Highland Riding Centre
This riding center offers short and long treks along the coast of world-famous Loch Ness. There is also an indoor riding school approved by the British Horse Society. Rides can be arranged by the hour or as part of longer holiday stays.
Moniack Castle
The delightful stretch of road from Inverness to John o'Groats at the northeastern tip of Scotland by the Pentland Firth (110mi/180km) closely follows the coast. In the hands of the Fraser clan since 1580, the family offers guided tours.
North Kessock, Scotland
(Near Inverness)
St Andrew's Cathedral
The Neo-Gothic St Andrew's Cathedral (1866-1869), designed by Alexander Ross, stands opposite Castle Hill on the banks of the Ness.
St Andrew's Cathedral
15 Ardross Street
Inverness IV3 5NS
Scotland
15 Ardross Street
Inverness IV3 5NS
Scotland
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