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Cycle Around Loch Ness and Inverness The Inverness and Loch Ness region offer cycling routes for all abilities, from easy…

Fun Facts of Inverness, Loch Ness Here at Visit Inverness Loch Ness, we work endlessly to ensure the ultimate Highland…

How to Celebrate Hogmanay in the Highlands The Highlands of Scotland are undoubtedly the spiritual home of Hogmanay (New Year’s…

What’s on this Winter in the Highlands? The winter season has definitely arrived as daylight hours get shorter and temperatures…

Our Favourite Winter Activities in Scotland The Highlands is a truly magical place for a winter break in Scotland. The…

Christmas Shopping in Inverness Are you planning on doing your Christmas shopping in Inverness and Loch Ness this year? Along…

Glen Affric Walks this Autumn After a lovely summer around Loch Ness and Inverness with daytime temperatures near 30°C, autumn…

Wild Swimming in Scotland near Inverness and Loch Ness First things first, we do not recommend you go wild swimming in…

Dun Bonnet’s Cave in Foyers Today we went in search of a cave. Bonaid Odhair Cave to be exact. (Also…

Come and Explore our Loch Ness and Inverness Gardens At this time of year, our Loch Ness and Inverness gardens…

The fifth annual Etape Loch Ness 2018 cycling sportive (that means it’s a challenge, not a race!) took place on…

Our Highland Travel Bucket List There’s no better start to the New Year than writing a bucket list of things…

Fall in Love with Romantic Holidays in Scotland We can offer a whole host of different romantic holidays here in…

What’s on in the Highlands in 2018? As a new year begins, our thoughts turn to upcoming events and what…

Enjoy a stunning circuit cycle around the Beauly Firth. This popular 26-mile round circuit route takes you across the Kessock Bridge and through…

Explore Loch Ness’ most prominent hill for some amazing views of the Loch and the Great Glen Our area around…

The Ness Islands in Inverness – perfect for a gentle stroll or morning run! Not all walks around Inverness and…

Short walks around interesting places where the last ice age left its mark around Inverness The area around Inverness and…

Walk along the towpath from Inverness to Clachnaharry, where the Caledonian Canal meets the Sea… We have already mentioned the Caledonian…

Visit the ancient fort of Craig Phadrig and enjoy stunning views over the Beauly Firth Highland days are a little…

This tranquil riverside walk takes you to the historic village of Cawdor We have already introduced you to a few…

Explore this hidden gem in Inverness – a must-do for wildlife enthusiasts! The most famous Nature Reserve in our area…

Stunning Loch Ness views and walks for all abilities It would be easy to miss this great walk from Abriachan on your…

For anyone visiting Loch Ness, one of the best ways to enjoy the majesty and wonder of Loch Ness and…

When thinking about Scotland, there is a fair chance that whisky will be a prominent feature. Indeed, it is so…

Thanks to improved travel connections into the capital of the Highlands, Inverness has become the perfect base for many travellers…

This October, Loch Ness KnitFest 2017 returns to Inverness and Loch Ness and we are already getting a little bit…

We often get asked by visitors where the best places to hike in the area are. Well, we had a…

With luxurious self-catering apartments set in 20 acres of beautiful grounds on the southern shores of Loch Ness, there’s nothing…

Inverness and Loch Ness are known around the world for amazing scenery, beautiful landscapes and the many ways visitors and…

One of Scotland’s favourite events is coming back to Fort George near Inverness this September – our friends at the Highland…

What do you get when the Visit Inverness Loch Ness team spend a day mastering Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)? A…

If you are spending this Halloween in Inverness and Loch Ness and are looking for things to do, take a…

Summer may have passed and the days are getting shorter, but autumn is a great time to visit Inverness and…

In a country full of ancient castles, Scottish battlefields and stone circles, is it any wonder that Inverness and Loch…

Looking for the ultimate location for your Scottish holiday next year? Well look no further and Visit Inverness and Loch…

Christmas in Scotland doesn’t get much better than a Highland Xmas breaks. The Highlands are special all year round and…

There are so many things to see and do around Inverness and Loch Ness that you will probably not be…

Hidden Gems in the Glens Inverness and Loch Ness welcome thousands of visitors every year who want to experience the…

White Stag sighted in Cairngorms – and other unusual animals in Inverness and Loch Ness A group of friends visiting…

As we all know, it has been a long, long winter! Around Inverness & Loch Ness the first snow fell…

The Highlands may not be known for alfresco dining. But really, it’s time to change this misconception! As summer arrives,…

If you are planning a break to explore the Inverness Loch Ness area then one of your first concerns will…

Loch Ness is just eight miles from Inverness A question often asked by members of the public planning a visit…

It’s easy to get to Inverness and Loch Ness! Recently I came across some web statistics relating to Loch Ness…

So, you’re thinking of adding Inverness and Loch Ness to your travel bucket list? After all, where else can you…

Many of our Inverness and Loch Ness visitors arrive in the area by air or rail. And although hiring a…

As part of an occasional series written about Inverness Loch Ness by the people who know it best – the residents, workers and…

Serious about walking! Just like our visitors, most of us here in Inverness and around Loch Ness are quite outdoorsy…

Meet our fantastic wildlife! Many of you may be visiting our area for one of its main attractions – unspoilt…

Are you brave enough to try some new and exciting activities? Because of the spectacular mountains, the tumbling waters and…

Explore the many stone circles and prehistoric sites in our area! Stone Circles have been getting a lot of attention…

New limited edition whisky released from Tomatin Distillery The Tomatin Distillery Co Ltd a prominent member of VisitInvernessLochNess Ltd has…

There is lots to do in our area even on a rainy day! You could say that our summer this…

We have travelled around Inverness and Loch Ness to find the tastiest home baking! It’s VisitScotland’s “Year of Food and…

…this great clip from the people at Google Maps explains their motivation in mapping Loch Ness for the internet audience,…

Head to Inverness this weekend for one of Scotland’s largest annual outdoor fancy dress events – an eerie, immersive al fresco…

The 13th annual Inverness Film Festival will bring five days of film fun to the Highland capital from 4th –…

Loch Ness and Inverness have got many well-known beauty spots. Like the classic view of Loch Ness from the shores…

A great choice of Christmas Events around Inverness for all ages! The first snow of the year has fallen in…

Runners and cyclists love Inverness and Loch Ness for the scenic routes to explore and fantastic races to enter, but…

So, congratulations! You’re planning the most important day of our life! Yet, a wedding can take over your life with…

10 fascinating facts & legends about Inverness and Loch Ness Most people know that Loch Ness is near Inverness, is…

More riveting facts fiction & myths about Inverness and Loch Ness Continuing the series of riveting, factual and fictional snippets…

We reveal some surprising facts! “What’s the weather like in Inverness and Loch Ness?” That’s a question I am asked…

There are over 2,500 miles of single track roads in the Highlands? Did you know there are over 2500 miles…

Don’t worry about the famous Highland midge, with a bit of preparation and knowledge of this “beastie” it will not…

Thousands of visitors come to Loch Ness every year for the beautiful scenery and to catch a glimpse of the…

The Perfect Highland Wedding The Highlands of Scotland make for an amazingly beautiful backdrop for that special wedding day, anytime…

We all know about Nessie, the Loch Ness monster, but the famous Scottish Loch has got many other myths and legends…

If you believe all the stories a true Scotsman is identified by: a) his ginger hair b) a modest boast…

Our region has born and raised many famous people over the years, from very different walks of life. Many have…