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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…
Inverness and Loch Ness Fun Facts
Fun Facts of Inverness, Loch Ness Here at Visit Inverness Loch Ness, we work endlessly to ensure the ultimate Highland…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Exploring Glen Affric’s Autumn Colours
Glen Affric Walks this Autumn After a lovely summer around Loch Ness and Inverness with daytime temperatures near 30°C, autumn…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
3 Exciting Highland Events this 2018
What’s on in the Highlands in 2018? As a new year begins, our thoughts turn to upcoming events and what…
The Beauly Firth Circuit
Enjoy a stunning circuit cycle around the Beauly Firth. This popular 26-mile round circuit route takes you across the Kessock Bridge and through…
Meall Fuar-Mhonaidh “Hill of the Cold Slopes”
Explore Loch Ness’ most prominent hill for some amazing views of the Loch and the Great Glen Our area around…
Explore the Ness Islands in Inverness
The Ness Islands in Inverness – perfect for a gentle stroll or morning run! Not all walks around Inverness and…
The Ice Age – Explore fascinating historic places around Inverness
Short walks around interesting places where the last ice age left its mark around Inverness The area around Inverness and…
A wee wander along the Caledonian Canal
Walk along the towpath from Inverness to Clachnaharry, where the Caledonian Canal meets the Sea… We have already mentioned the Caledonian…
A Short Winter Walk To A Very Historic Site
Visit the ancient fort of Craig Phadrig and enjoy stunning views over the Beauly Firth Highland days are a little…
Follow the River Nairn from the seaside to Cawdor
This tranquil riverside walk takes you to the historic village of Cawdor We have already introduced you to a few…
A Nature Reserve in the Heart of the Highland Capital
Explore this hidden gem in Inverness – a must-do for wildlife enthusiasts! The most famous Nature Reserve in our area…
Abriachan Trails – So much to explore!
Stunning Loch Ness views and walks for all abilities It would be easy to miss this great walk from Abriachan on your…
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 Loch Ness and…
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…
Tours from Inverness: the Highlands on Your Doorstep
Thanks to improved travel connections into the capital of the Highlands, Inverness has become the perfect base for many travellers…
5 Things to Look Forward To At Loch Ness KnitFest 2017
This October, Loch Ness KnitFest 2017 returns to Inverness and Loch Ness and we are already getting a little bit…
3 Of The Best Hiking Trails Around Inverness And Loch Ness
We often get asked by visitors where the best places to hike in the area are. Well, we had a…
A Highland Getaway To The Breath-Taking Highland Club
With luxurious self-catering apartments set in 20 acres of beautiful grounds on the southern shores of Loch Ness, there’s nothing…
Kayaking Holidays in Scotland: The Best Lochs To Go Kayaking In And Around Loch Ness And Inverness
Inverness and Loch Ness are known around the world for amazing scenery, beautiful landscapes and the many ways visitors and…
Highland Military Tattoo 8-10 September 2017, Fort George, near Inverness
One of Scotland’s favourite events is coming back to Fort George near Inverness this September – our friends at the Highland…
Stand Up Paddleboarding: A SUPer day out on the water
What do you get when the Visit Inverness Loch Ness team spend a day mastering Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)? A…
Halloween In Inverness And Loch Ness: Three Places To Visit If you Dare!
If you are spending this Halloween in Inverness and Loch Ness and are looking for things to do, take a…
Autumn Adventures in Loch Ness and Inverness: What to Do and Where to Go
Summer may have passed and the days are getting shorter, but autumn is a great time to visit Inverness and…
Haunted Highlands: 3 Highland Ghost Stories That’ll Give You The Chills
In a country full of ancient castles, Scottish battlefields and stone circles, is it any wonder that Inverness and Loch…
Holidays in Scotland, the Most Beautiful Country in the World
Looking for the ultimate location for your Scottish holiday next year? Well look no further and Visit Inverness and Loch…
Xmas Breaks in the Highlands: What to look forward to this Festive Season
Christmas in Scotland doesn’t get much better than a Highland Xmas breaks. The Highlands are special all year round and…
Explore things to do near Inverness when you visit…
There are so many things to see and do around Inverness and Loch Ness that you will probably not be…
Things to do in Inverness and Loch Ness
Hidden Gems in the Glens Inverness and Loch Ness welcome thousands of visitors every year who want to experience the…
Explore Our Highland Wildlife
White Stag sighted in Cairngorms – and other unusual animals in Inverness and Loch Ness A group of friends visiting…
Spring has Sprung around Inverness and Loch Ness
As we all know, it has been a long, long winter! Around Inverness & Loch Ness the first snow fell…
The Best Alfresco Dining in Inverness and Loch Ness
The Highlands may not be known for alfresco dining. But really, it’s time to change this misconception! As summer arrives,…
Places to Stay on a Loch Ness Holiday
If you are planning a break to explore the Inverness Loch Ness area then one of your first concerns will…
Getting from Inverness to Loch Ness
Loch Ness is just eight miles from Inverness A question often asked by members of the public planning a visit…
So where IS Loch Ness exactly?
It’s easy to get to Inverness and Loch Ness! Recently I came across some web statistics relating to Loch Ness…
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…
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…
Inverness Loch Ness Locals: The Secret of the Serpent Stone
As part of an occasional series written about Inverness Loch Ness by the people who know it best – the residents, workers and…
Now open – The Affric Kintail Way
Serious about walking! Just like our visitors, most of us here in Inverness and around Loch Ness are quite outdoorsy…
The “Wild Side” of Inverness and Loch Ness
Meet our fantastic wildlife! Many of you may be visiting our area for one of its main attractions – unspoilt…
Get active in Inverness and Loch Ness!
Are you brave enough to try some new and exciting activities? Because of the spectacular mountains, the tumbling waters and…
A Journey through Time
Explore the many stone circles and prehistoric sites in our area! Stone Circles have been getting a lot of attention…
New Release by Tomatin Distillery Co
New limited edition whisky released from Tomatin Distillery The Tomatin Distillery Co Ltd a prominent member of VisitInvernessLochNess Ltd has…
Have Fun whatever the Weather
There is lots to do in our area even on a rainy day! You could say that our summer this…
A Taste of Inverness & Loch Ness
We have travelled around Inverness and Loch Ness to find the tastiest home baking! It’s VisitScotland’s “Year of Food and…
Introducing virtual tours of Loch Ness…
…this great clip from the people at Google Maps explains their motivation in mapping Loch Ness for the internet audience,…
Inverness Halloween Show Kicks off Winter Festival Programme
Head to Inverness this weekend for one of Scotland’s largest annual outdoor fancy dress events – an eerie, immersive al fresco…
What’s Happening at the Inverness Film Festival 2015?
The 13th annual Inverness Film Festival will bring five days of film fun to the Highland capital from 4th –…
Hidden Highlands: 3 Favourite Haunts in Inverness and Loch Ness
Loch Ness and Inverness have got many well-known beauty spots. Like the classic view of Loch Ness from the shores…
Christmas Events around Inverness
A great choice of Christmas Events around Inverness for all ages! The first snow of the year has fallen in…
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…
Your Scottish Wedding Venue Checklist for the Ultimate Scottish Wedding
So, congratulations! You’re planning the most important day of our life! Yet, a wedding can take over your life with…
Did you Know?
10 fascinating facts & legends about Inverness and Loch Ness Most people know that Loch Ness is near Inverness, is…
Did you Know? Part 2
More riveting facts fiction & myths about Inverness and Loch Ness Continuing the series of riveting, factual and fictional snippets…
What’s the weather like in Inverness?
We reveal some surprising facts! “What’s the weather like in Inverness and Loch Ness?” That’s a question I am asked…
Drive Safely – Enjoy Single Track Roads
There are over 2,500 miles of single track roads in the Highlands? Did you know there are over 2500 miles…
The Highland Midge
Don’t worry about the famous Highland midge, with a bit of preparation and knowledge of this “beastie” it will not…
10 Interesting Facts About Loch Ness
Thousands of visitors come to Loch Ness every year for the beautiful scenery and to catch a glimpse of the…
A Fairytale Wedding in the Highlands of Scotland
The Perfect Highland Wedding The Highlands of Scotland make for an amazingly beautiful backdrop for that special wedding day, anytime…
Surprising Loch Ness Facts (we all know of Nessie, but what other myths, legends and facts are there about Loch Ness)
We all know about Nessie, the Loch Ness monster, but the famous Scottish Loch has got many other myths and legends…
How to tell a true Scotsman…
If you believe all the stories a true Scotsman is identified by: a) his ginger hair b) a modest boast…
Five famous people from Inverness and Loch Ness
Our region has born and raised many famous people over the years, from very different walks of life. Many have…
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