Inverness

United Kingdom

Things to do in Inverness:

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Inverness Restaurants

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Loch Ness Caf� & Bistro

This cosy caf� is the ideal place to rest your feet after a day of Nessie hunting. Dine in comfort while enjoying views of the village of Drumnadrochit and the Great Glen beyond. read more
Affordable (4)

Flames Restaurant

A traditional pub with a friendly atmosphere, Flames serves up hearty home-cooked food all day long and has real Scottish ale on tap. read more
Good quality (3)

Fiddler's Highland Restaurant

Head to Fiddler's to taste the award-winning haggis, the hearty casseroles, delicious char-grilled steaks or seafood specials. read more

Inverness Nightlife

Chilled (4)

The Benleva

Relax by an open fire and meet the locals in the main bar or, if you're lucky, soak up some sunshine in the sheltered beer garden. The Benleva Hotel is also the home of the Loch Ness Beer Festival,... read more
Live Music (3)

The Gellions

Established in 1841, The Gellions claims to be the oldest bar in Inverness, and offers live music regularly from local bands and artists. Come on a Saturday night if you fancy a ceilidh. read more
Clubbing (4)

Cactus Jaks

Open later than a lot of the other pubs in town, Cactus Jaks plays an eclectic mix of pop, indie and dance tunes to the delight of party-goers every Friday and Saturday night. read more

This Month in Inverness (March):

By Beverley Tricker

Shopping: Danaan's gift shop has a great selection of presents, from silver jewellery, watches and candles to children's toys and baby gifts (11 High Street, Beauly, tel: 01463 783 709).

Sightseeing: The annual Half Marathon and Fun Run boasts one of the most beautiful and scenic routes in Scotland. Run alongside the meandering River Ness and below Inverness Castle, or, if you didn't quite get around to training for it, just stand by the sidelines and cheer (Bught Road, 1pm, 14 March).

Key areas: Similar to hockey, shinty is one of the fastest, most physically demanding and skilful sports in the world. Having evolved in the Highlands of Scotland, it makes sense that you try and catch a game while you're here. Join in if you're up to it or simply watch in awe (Bught Park).

Day trips: At Robertsons Tomich Farm by Beauly you can meet and feed the rare animals and set the kids free to explore the large play area. Visit the farmyard chalet before you leave: ice cream, home baking, juices and snacks are available all day (Beauly, tel: 01463 782 181).

Inverness News & Gossip

Alladale Wilderness Lodge

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If your idea of heaven is holing up in a log cabin with your family for some quality huntin', shootin', fishin' time, but you don't fancy slumming it, these two new Highland bothies are just the ticket. Furnished by a former designer from luxury label Mulberry, both have underfloor heating, wood-burning stoves and deep, double-ended baths. Ghillie's Rest is perfect for a family of four with two older kids, and Eagle's Crag sleeps four adults and two children. The fridges are stocked with local, organic fare, but after a long day in the great outdoors, you can also get a meal prepared in Alladale's main lodge.

Ghillie's Rest from �400 per night and Eagles Crag from �700 per night, www.alladale.com

Inverness Trivia

March: The name Inverness is Gaelic and translates as "mouth of the river Ness".
February: The Old High Church is the city's oldest house of worship, and is located on a site that was first used by the Celts for religious gatherings.
January: Surprisingly, Loch Ness never freezes.