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Exciting Highland Events in 2020

What’s on in the Highlands in 2020? As a new year begins, our thoughts turn to upcoming events and what…

New, exciting challenges for the New Year!

Runners and cyclists love Inverness and Loch Ness for the scenic routes to explore and fantastic races to enter, but…
Crowds celebrate Hogmanay in Scotland

A Highland Hogmanay in Scotland

How to Celebrate Hogmanay in the Highlands The Highlands of Scotland are undoubtedly the spiritual home of Hogmanay (New Year’s…
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Inverness to Beauly, Glen Affric & Drumnadrochit – North Loch Ness Itinerary

The beautiful northern shore of Loch Ness is a perfect route to take to experience Scotland’s history, culture and essence.…
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Christmas Breaks in the Highlands: What to look forward to this Festive Season

Scotland doesn’t get much more magical than when you go on Christmas breaks in the Highlands! The Scottish Highlands are…
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Christmas Events around Inverness

A great choice of Christmas Events around Inverness for all ages! When the days shorten and the first snowflakes of…
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What’s Happening at the Inverness Film Festival?

What’s Happening at the Inverness Film Festival? The 17th annual Inverness Film Festival kicks off in the city in November. 2019…
An acorn figure takes a poop whilst reading the newspaper.

Scoop your Poop – a guide to having a responsible outdoor jobby

There are times when we’re all allowed a cheeky laugh at something. The occasional Biology class at school, perhaps, or…
Red stag in the rain in Scotland

Have Fun Whatever the Weather

Indoor Activities for a Rainy Day in Inverness and Loch Ness As summer turns to autumn here in Inverness and…
Glen Affric with Autumn colours

Exploring Glen Affric’s Autumn Colours

Glen Affric Walks this Autumn After a lovely summer around Loch Ness and Inverness, autumn has definitely arrived now and…
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Autumn Adventures in Inverness and Loch Ness

Things to do in Autumn around Inverness and Loch Ness Well, summer has passed and the days are getting shorter.…
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Scottish Food and Drink Guide

Traditional Scottish Food and Drink During a visit to Inverness and Loch Ness, one of the best ways to immerse…
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5 Things to Look Forward To At Loch Ness Knit Fest 2019

From 16th to 20th October 2019, Loch Ness Knit Fest comes to Inverness Leisure Centre and we are already getting…
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Our Guide to Cycling around Loch Ness

Cycle the Loch Ness 360° Trail Last summer, the Loch Ness 360° Trail, a brand new walking and cycling route,…
Cruising on Loch Ness

Myths and Legends Surrounding Loch Ness

The Myths and Legends of Loch Ness We all know about Nessie, but Loch Ness isn’t all about monsters. The famous Scottish loch…
Loch Ness in Scotland view from Dores

Interesting Loch Ness Facts

Who Knew? Fun-tastical Facts About Loch Ness Thousands of visitors come to Loch Ness every year for the beautiful scenery…
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Finding the Best Scones in Inverness and Loch Ness

Scone-tastic Scottish Eateries! If you think of all the great food specialities you can find around Loch Ness and Inverness,…
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Where to see Highland Cows in Inverness

Top 4 Places to See Highland Cows in Inverness Scotland’s iconic Highland cows often called hairy coos by the native…
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The Best Al Fresco Dining in Inverness and Loch Ness

The Highlands may not be known for al fresco dining. But really, it’s time to change this! As summer approaches,…
Scottish Wild Geese in Flight

A Nature Reserve in the Heart of the Highland Capital

Explore this hidden gem in Inverness – a must-do for wildlife enthusiasts! If you are a wildlife enthusiast then come…
Highland cow in Scotland

Explore Our Highland Wildlife

Meet our fantastic wildlife! Are you looking to explore Highland wildlife? If so then read on and see where to…
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Spring has Sprung in Scotland

Events this Spring in Inverness and Loch Ness Spring in Inverness and Loch Ness has arrived! And just in time…
Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle with hills in the background

How the Ice Age moulded Inverness and Loch Ness

Explore interesting places where the ice age in Scotland left its mark around Inverness Here, the area around Inverness and…
View of Loch Ness from a boat

So where Is Loch Ness exactly?

Where is Loch Ness? Let’s start with the basics. If you look at a map of Britain, Scotland is at…
Beautiful Glen Affic in Autumn, view of a loch

The Best Hiking Trails Around Inverness And Loch Ness

Our Top Three Hiking Trails We often get asked by visitors where the best places to hike in the area…
People paddling Indian canoes on the calm waters of a loch

The Best Lochs To Go Kayaking In And Around Loch Ness And Inverness

Kayaking Holidays in Scotland The Inverness and Loch Ness region is known around the world for amazing scenery and beautiful…
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Highland Whisky Distilleries: Mastering the Single Malt

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

Hidden Gems in the Scottish Highlands Inverness and Loch Ness welcomes thousands of visitors every year. All eager to experience…
A single track road near Loch Ness in Scotland

Drive Safely – Enjoy Single Track Roads

Driving on Single Track Roads in Scotland Did you know there are over 2500 miles of single track roads in…
Loch Ness in Scotland view from Dores

Visiting Loch Ness from Inverness

Getting from Inverness to Loch Ness “How easy is it to get from Inverness to Loch Ness?” – a question people often…
Scottish Highlands Landscape, Mountains, Green Field of Scotland

Oh Bonnie Bonnie Scotland!

Scotland, the Most Beautiful Country in the World Once again, Rough Guide readers have voted Scotland the most beautiful country…
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Explore Inverness and Loch Ness on Two Wheels!

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

A Journey through Time

Explore the many prehistoric sites and standing stones near Inverness. As you will know, Stone Circles have been getting a lot…

Car-Free Holidays in Inverness and Loch Ness

Many of our Inverness and Loch Ness visitors arrive in the area by air or rail. And although hiring a…
A view of mist over the Beauly Firth from Craig Phadrig

A Short Winter Walk To A Very Historic Site

Visit the ancient fort of Craig Phadrig and enjoy stunning views over the Beauly Firth Here in the Highlands, days…
Lower foyers view over Loch Ness

Everything You Need To Know About The South Loch Ness Trail

For anyone visiting Loch Ness, one of the best ways to enjoy the majesty and wonder of the Scottish Highlands…
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What’s the Weather like in Inverness?

Inverness Weather: We Reveal Some Surprising Facts! “What’s the weather like in Inverness?” That’s a question people frequently ask us. INVERNESS…
Greig Street Bridge in Inverness at Night

What’s on in Inverness Winter 2018-19

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

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

Best Places in Inverness to Wrap Up Your Christmas Shopping

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

Here in Inverness and Loch Ness, our region has born and raised many famous people. And all from very different…
Inverness Castle in Inverness

The Highlands on Your Doorstep

Tours from Inverness Thanks to improved travel connections into the capital of the Highlands, Inverness has become the perfect base…
Clan Mackintosh burial stone at Culloden Battlefield

Haunted Highlands: Places to Visit if you Dare

Highland Ghost Stories That’ll Give You The Chills In a country full of ancient castles, Scottish battlefields and stone circles,…
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How to tell a true Scotsman

The Stereotypical “True Scotsman” If you believe all the stories, a true Scotsman is identified by: a) his ginger hair…
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Inverness and Loch Ness: Fun Facts

Fun and Interesting Facts about Inverness and Loch Ness Here at Visit Inverness Loch Ness, we work endlessly to ensure…
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A Fairytale Wedding in the Highlands of Scotland

The Perfect Highland Wedding The Highlands of Scotland offer a beautiful backdrop for that special wedding day. And any time…
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Follow the River Nairn from the Seaside to Cawdor

Riverside Path from Nairn to Cawdor We have already introduced you to a few walks around Inverness and Loch Ness,…
A serpent image in a rock near Loch Ness

The Secret of the Serpent Stone

Today we have a guest post from long time Nessie hunter and Loch Ness mystery blogger Roland Watson, who shares an…
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Where to go Wild Swimming in the Highlands

Wild Swimming in Scotland near Inverness and Loch Ness First things first, we do not recommend you go wild swimming in…
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In Search of the Real Dun Bonnet

Dun Bonnet’s Cave in Foyers Today we went in search of a cave. Bonaid Odhair Cave to be exact. (Also…
Purple flowers in the gardens of Cawdor Castle

Beautiful Gardens Around Inverness and Loch Ness

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

How to avoid Midges in the Scottish Highlands If you have never been to the Highlands before, you may have…
Etape Loch Ness 2016, Sun 24th April 2015

Etape Loch Ness 2018

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

Explore Loch Ness with Google Maps

Virtual Tours of Loch Ness This great video from the people at Google Maps explains their motivation in mapping Loch…
Paddle Boards on the Caledonian Canal

A SUPer day out on the water!

Stand Up Paddleboarding in Inverness and Loch Ness What do you get when the Visit Inverness Loch Ness team spend…

Things you Need to Know Before Coming to Scotland

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

Five Loch Ness and Inverness Attractions for your Bucket List

Our Highland Travel Bucket List There’s no better start to the New Year than writing a bucket list of things…
Romantic sunset over the waters of Loch Ness

The Perfect Romantic Highland Getaway

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