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Do & See The guide was updated: 2024-09-16

Inverness is surrounded by wide open spaces that are ideal for outdoor activities. Here you can try everything from climbing, hiking, and canoeing to sailing and even scuba diving on the Moray Firth, the long inlet of the North Sea on which the city stands.

Loch Ness

Loch Ness

Cruises on the spooky loch in search of the elusive monster are offered by several companies based around Inverness. Jacobite Cruises offers several itineraries.

Inverness Castle Garrison Encounter

Inverness Castle Garrison Encounter

The red sandstone battlements of Inverness Castle, built during the 1830’s, dominate the town and the River Ness. The Castle is the backdrop for the Castle Garrison Encounter, a re-enactment of life as an 18th century ‘redcoat’ soldier.

Castle Gallery

Castle Gallery

This gallery is located next to the Inverness Castle. Castle Gallery displays works by local and visiting painters, printmakers, silversmiths, sculptors and ceramicists.

Culloden Moor Visitor Centre

Culloden Moor Visitor Centre

Culloden Moor Visitor Centre is situated on the very site of the last battle to be fought on British soil. The Visitor Centre displays the clothing and weapons of the Highland clansmen and the Hanoverian redcoats who defeated Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s rebels here in April 1746.

Urquhart Castle

Urquhart Castle

Urquhart Castle is one of Scotland’s most spectacular medieval ruins. Enjoy the tumbledown walls and the tower of Loch Ness standing on a promontory jutting into the loch.

Fort George

Fort George

Fort George was built in 1769. This impregnable fortress is still the home of one of Scotland’s kilted battalions and houses the Regimental Museum of the Queen’s Own Highlanders.

Old High Church

Old High Church

This historic sight is the oldest church in Inverness. The so-called "Town Church" is open to visitors and on Fridays you can join a guided tour at 11.30, or attend mass on Sundays at 11.15.

Macallan Distillery

Macallan Distillery

If you want to get a firsthand view of how the Macallan whiskey is made, the Macallan Distillery gives plenty of options to do just that, and more. The different tours include insights into the history of the brand, tasting experiences and gifts to commemorate you visit. The building is also equipped with a brasserie and a bar with a panoramic view of the surrounding hills.

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