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Inverness
Take a trip to the capital of the Highlands, Inverness. Explore this compact city and discover a slower way of life, but still with interesting things to do and events. Use Inverness as a base to explore Highland scenery, iconic castles, majestic mountains and unique wildlife, including the famous Loch Ness monster.
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Things to do in Inverness
Inverness has everything from history to wild landscapes on its doorstep. Explore distilleries and castles, and go looking for the famous Loch Ness monster.
11 Amazing Activities & Things to do in Inverness
Find out about attractions, activities, tours and more in Inverness.
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Wildlife
See where to catch a glimpse of a variety of Scottish species including majestic red deer, black grouse, golden eagles, osprey and ptarmigan.
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Loch Ness
Discover world-famous Loch Ness with holiday ideas, accommodation, travel and maps, tours, insider tips and fantastic things to see and do.
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Discover the hidden gems of Loch Ness, and explore some of the best things to see & do in the area. From ancient mysteries, to enchanting forests.
The Loch Ness Monster - Is Nessie Real?
More information on the monster's background and potential whereabouts.
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Inspiration for Inverness breaks
Places to stay
City centre hostels, quiet apartments or comfortable hotels - find accommodation in Inverness for your break.
Tours, Routes & Trails
Plan a hike up a nearby mountain, or cycle around a nearby loch. Book a tour to learn more on everything from wildlife to history.
Map of Inverness
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Travel to and Around Inverness
Plan your trip to Inverness with our handy travel info, or check out Visit Inverness Loch Ness for more travel tips.
Getting to Inverness
Bus and coach
There are many frequent and affordable bus services that travel from various main cities to Inverness daily.
Train
Inverness railway station is right in the heart of the city and has frequent fast and reliable services to and from major cities.
LNER trains run along the east coast from cities such as London, York, Newcastle and Edinburgh.
ScotRail provides an express rail service direct to Inverness from many major cities.
Inverness can also be reached overnight from London on the Caledonian Sleeper.
Travel overnight on the Caledonian Sleeper
ScotRail are also offering a 20% discount on off-peak tickets for Caledonian Sleeper customers.
Driving
Inverness is linked to the rest of Scotland and UK by the A9. It is a great base for travelling further north or west into the Highlands, or for exploring Moray Speyside to the east.
- From Edinburgh or Glasgow - 3 hours
- From Manchester - 6 hours 30 minutes
- From Birmingham - 8 hours
Flying
Inverness Airport is located 9 miles north-east of Inverness. You can fly from a number of destinations across the UK and Europe.
You can travel from the airport to the city centre in around 30 minutes by bus, tram, taxi or car.
Getting around Inverness
Walking
Inverness is easily explored on foot with most key attractions within walking distance of each other. Attractions beyond the city centre can be reached cost effectively by public transport and again explored further by foot.
Cycling
You can easily hire a bike in Inverness from Ticket To Ride or use the Hi-Bike service.
Check out the Hi-Travel active travel map for recommended routes
Bus and coach
Stagecoach operate regular buses across the city of Inverness.
Plan your journey within Inverness with Stagecoach
Plan your journey around Inverness with Traveline Journey Planner
Taxi
There are several taxi companies available in Inverness. There are also licensed taxi ranks at Inverness Airport, Inverness Bus Station and Inverness Train Station.
Tours
Want to relax and let someone else drive?
Book a tour and hear from a knowledgeable local tour guide as they highlight points of interest, stop off at the best hidden gems and visit the iconic landmarks you’ve heard all about.
What's on in Inverness
Events
Check out what's on at the city's theatre, or get a flavour of traditional Scotland at the Inverness Highland Games.
Places to eat in and around Inverness
Food & Drink
Enjoy a tasty bar meal, dine in a luxury restaurant, or find a food truck serving fresh local produce. There are some great places to eat in and around Inverness.
A tip from your local expert
Experience the splendour of Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle by joining a cruise with Loch Ness by Jacobite. They offer a range of trips from a one-hour leisurely cruise to a six-hour coach and cruise combination.
Joe
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