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Trip Planner :  Europe  /  UK  /  Scotland  /  Scottish Highlands  /  Inverness

Inverness

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Distillery Tours · Bodies of Water · Historic Sites
Gateway to the Highlands
Inverness, often described as the Gateway to the Highlands, is a thriving commercial and industrial center. One of the fastest-growing cities in Europe, Inverness is home to an expanding high-tech community. During the height of the tourist season, the city and the surrounding area overflow with visitors intent on finding the mysterious monster that is supposed to be hiding in the murky waters of nearby Loch Ness. Numerous cruise options are offered on the loch. Visitors who prefer to stay on dry land can search for shops instead of monsters by strolling along the River Ness, which runs through the heart of the city. Take stress off the schedule by using our United Kingdom road trip app.
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    • River Ness
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    • Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor
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    • Ben Nevis, Fort William
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    • Urquhart Castle, Drumnadrochit
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    • Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh
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    • Fort George
    • Loch Ness, Loch Ness Region
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    • RZSS Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig
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    • Highland Malt Whisky Experience
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    • Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Golspie
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    • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, Glenmore
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    • The Highlanders' Museum (Queen's Own Highlanders Collection), Ardersier
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    • Inverness Botanic Gardens
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    • Highland Archive Centre
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    • Old Kirk Yard
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    • Steall Waterfall, Fort William
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    • Culloden Viaduct
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    • Tomatin Distillery Visitor Centre
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    • Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore
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    • Inverness Castle
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    Top tours near Inverness

    FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
    4.8
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $67 BOOK WITH VIATOR Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glen Coe Day Trip from Edinburgh Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glen Coe Day Trip from Edinburgh
    4.7
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $495 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh 3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
    4.9
    Duration: 3 days
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    FROM $62 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands with Lunch from Edinburgh Full-Day Trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands with Lunch from Edinburgh
    4.6
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $72 BOOK WITH VIATOR Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe & Hairy Coos Tour from Edinburgh Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe & Hairy Coos Tour from Edinburgh
    4.9
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $72 BOOK WITH VIATOR Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Glasgow Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Glasgow
    4.8
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $69 BOOK WITH VIATOR Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh
    4.6
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $106 BOOK WITH VIATOR Isle of Skye Full Day 8-Seater Bus Tour from Inverness Isle of Skye Full Day 8-Seater Bus Tour from Inverness
    4.9
    Duration: 9 hours
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    FROM $63 BOOK WITH VIATOR Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
    4.9
    Duration: 12 hours
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    Tours & Sightseeing

    FROM $106 BOOK WITH VIATOR Isle of Skye Full Day 8-Seater Bus Tour from Inverness Isle of Skye Full Day 8-Seater Bus Tour from Inverness
    4.9
    Duration: 9 hours
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    FROM $94 BOOK WITH VIATOR Highlander Loch Ness and Culloden Battlefield 8 Seater Tour from Inverness Highlander Loch Ness and Culloden Battlefield 8 Seater Tour from Inverness
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $65 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness The Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
    4.9
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $117 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness
    5.0
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $71 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness
    5.0
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $80 BOOK WITH VIATOR Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness
    4.5
    Duration: 10 hours
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    FROM $173 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness
    5.0
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $40 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Complete Loch Ness Experience Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness The Complete Loch Ness Experience Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness
    5.0
    Duration: 7 hours
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    FROM $94 BOOK WITH VIATOR Glenfinnan Viaduct and The Great Glen 8 Seater Tour from Inverness Glenfinnan Viaduct and The Great Glen 8 Seater Tour from Inverness
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
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    Culture

    FROM $16 BOOK WITH VIATOR Inverness City Centre Walking Tour Inverness City Centre Walking Tour
    4.8
    Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
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    FROM $16 BOOK WITH VIATOR Walking Tours in Inverness City Centre Walking Tours in Inverness City Centre
    5.0
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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    FROM $119 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bubble Tour: Inverness Walking Tour Bubble Tour: Inverness Walking Tour
    5.0
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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    FROM $230 BOOK WITH VIATOR Magic Christmas tour in Inverness Magic Christmas tour in Inverness
    Duration: 2 hours
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    FROM $165 BOOK WITH VIATOR The best of Inverness walking tour The best of Inverness walking tour
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    FROM $165 BOOK WITH VIATOR Romantic tour in Inverness Romantic tour in Inverness
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    Popular things to do in Inverness

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    Distillery Tour
    Distillery Tours
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Boat Tour
    Boat Tours & Water Sports
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    River Ness ©
    Water Body
    River Ness
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Fort George
    Historic Site
    Fort George
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Inverness

    Culloden Battlefield ©
    Battlefield
    Culloden Battlefield
    Culloden Moor
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Ben Nevis ©
    Mountain
    Ben Nevis
    Fort William
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Urquhart Castle ©
    Castle
    Urquhart Castle
    Drumnadrochit
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Eilean Donan Castle ©
    Castle
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Kyle of Lochalsh
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Inverness

    Highland Malt Whisky Experience ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Highland Malt Whisky Experience
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    The Highlanders' Museum (Queen's Own Highlanders Collection) ©
    Specialty Museum
    The Highlanders' Museum (Queen's Own Highlanders Collection)
    Ardersier
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Inverness Botanic Gardens ©
    Garden
    Inverness Botanic Gardens
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Highland Archive Centre ©
    History Museum
    Highland Archive Centre
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Inverness

    Old Kirk Yard ©
    Church
    Old Kirk Yard
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Inverness Castle ©
    Castle
    Inverness Castle
    3.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Old High Church, Inverness ©
    Church
    Old High Church, Inverness
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Battlefield Select Tours ©
    Battlefield
    Battlefield Select Tours
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Shopping in Inverness

    Leakey's Second-hand Bookshop ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Leakey's Second-hand Bookshop
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Cheese Pantry@ Connage ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Cheese Pantry@ Connage
    Ardersier
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Caledonian Gifts and Souvenirs ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Caledonian Gifts and Souvenirs
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Chisholms Highland Dress ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Chisholms Highland Dress
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Inverness

    Inverness Museum and Art Gallery ©
    History Museum
    Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Inchmore Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Inchmore Gallery
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Castle Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Castle Gallery
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre ©
    Specialty Museum
    The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre
    3.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    Highland Discovery Tours ©
    Distillery Tour
    Highland Discovery Tours
    4.9
    Duration: 6 hours
    Ticket To Ride - Bike Hire ©
    Outdoor Activity
    Ticket To Ride - Bike Hire
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Scottish Flair Art Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Scottish Flair Art Gallery
    4.0
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Loch Ness ©
    Water Body
    Loch Ness
    Loch Ness Region
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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