Lisa’s guidebook

Lisa
Lisa’s guidebook

Sightseeing: Historic sights

Inverness and surrounds is steeped in history and many visitors come to explore the Jacobite period and perhaps their own family history. As well as more modern history, the area also has an interesting ancient past and we have suggested a couple of prehistoric sites to explore too.
The location of the last large scale battle fought on British soil. Evocative battlefield, information centre and gift shop. It is possible to walk to the battlefield through Culloden Woods, or it is a 5 minute drive or bus ride.
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Culloden Battlefield station
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The location of the last large scale battle fought on British soil. Evocative battlefield, information centre and gift shop. It is possible to walk to the battlefield through Culloden Woods, or it is a 5 minute drive or bus ride.
Prehistoric stone circle and tombs. For Outlander fans, an inspiration for Craigh na dun. A must visit if you are lucky enough to be here at sunset on the winter solstice.
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Clava Cairns
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Prehistoric stone circle and tombs. For Outlander fans, an inspiration for Craigh na dun. A must visit if you are lucky enough to be here at sunset on the winter solstice.
Local museum on two floors showing the ancient and modern history of Inverness. It's free to get in and there are a few hands on stations for kids.
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Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Castle Wynd
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Local museum on two floors showing the ancient and modern history of Inverness. It's free to get in and there are a few hands on stations for kids.
A Pictish fort located on a scenic cliff. Not open in winter.
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Burghead
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A Pictish fort located on a scenic cliff. Not open in winter.
A very pretty village with the castle (of Macbeth fame) and a lovely historic tavern for Sunday lunch.
Cawdor
A very pretty village with the castle (of Macbeth fame) and a lovely historic tavern for Sunday lunch.

Nature and wildlife

Loch Ness is of course, the main natural attraction of the area, but the Moray Coastline is also a fantastic place for walks and wildlife, including the famous Moray dolphins. There are several points along the Moray coast where sea life can be spotted, Spey Bay is our family favourite for a drive along the coast.
The mouth of the River Spey. There is a small dolphin centre here and it is a great place for bird and dolphin watching.
Spey Bay
The mouth of the River Spey. There is a small dolphin centre here and it is a great place for bird and dolphin watching.
A bit out of a drive, but a large wildlife park with polar bears.
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RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
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A bit out of a drive, but a large wildlife park with polar bears.
The loch is huge and can be reached by car or bus. Check out Jacobite Tours for tours and cruises. https://www.jacobite.co.uk/tours Will you spot Nessie?
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尼斯湖
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The loch is huge and can be reached by car or bus. Check out Jacobite Tours for tours and cruises. https://www.jacobite.co.uk/tours Will you spot Nessie?

Entertainment

Adventure centre for all the family. A bit of a drive, but a great day out.
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地標森林冒險公園
B9153
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Adventure centre for all the family. A bit of a drive, but a great day out.
Nearby multi-screen cinema
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Vue Cinema
Eastfield Way
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Nearby multi-screen cinema
The local theatre
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Eden Court Inverness
Bishops Road
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The local theatre

Eating

These are just a couple of our favourites, Inverness has plenty of great restaurants to suit everyone. Please do ask us if you would like specific recommendations.
One of my favourite restaurants in Inverness, especially for those special occasions.
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Rocpool
1 Ness Walk
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One of my favourite restaurants in Inverness, especially for those special occasions.
A firm favourite. If you are here in the summer months, try and get a table upstairs on the terrace.
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The Mustard Seed Restaurant
16 Fraser St
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A firm favourite. If you are here in the summer months, try and get a table upstairs on the terrace.
Lovely old tavern, great for a weekend lunch. Family friendly.
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Cawdor Tavern
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Lovely old tavern, great for a weekend lunch. Family friendly.
An Inverness Institution. Fresh bread, rolls, pies and cakes to take away. 5 minutes walk from the flat.
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Harry Gow Bakery
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An Inverness Institution. Fresh bread, rolls, pies and cakes to take away. 5 minutes walk from the flat.

Drinks and nightlife

Again, there are plenty of hostelries in town offering Scottish hospitality that we could recommend, these are our personal favourites.
Tiny whisky bar with huge selection of malts and friendly, knowledgeable staff.
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The Malt Room
34 Church St
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Tiny whisky bar with huge selection of malts and friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Old pub with live Scottish music every night.
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Gellions Bar
14 Bridge St
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Old pub with live Scottish music every night.

Shopping

There is a local Co-op just outside the flat that also sells a small selection of hot food and Costa Coffee. These are some of the wider options available to you.
Nearby shopping park with large Tesco supermarket, Boots pharmacy, cinema, various shops and a few family friendly restaurants.
Retail Park station
Nearby shopping park with large Tesco supermarket, Boots pharmacy, cinema, various shops and a few family friendly restaurants.
Large indoor shopping mall in the city centre.
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Eastgate Shopping Centre
11 Eastgate
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Large indoor shopping mall in the city centre.