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Overview

Inverness has a great location astride the River Ness at the northern end of the Great Glen. In summer it overflows with visitors intent on monster hunting at nearby Loch Ness, but it's worth a visit in its own right for a stroll along the picturesque River Ness, a cruise on Loch Ness, and a meal in one of the city's excellent restaurants.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Islands walk, River Ness,  Inverness

    Ness Islands

    Inverness

    The main attraction in Inverness is a leisurely stroll along the river to the Ness Islands. Planted with mature Scots pine, fir, beech and sycamore, and…

  • Inverness Castle

    Inverness Castle

    Inverness

    The hill above the city centre is topped by the picturesque Baronial turrets of Inverness Castle, a pink-sandstone confection dating from 1847 that…

  • Inverness Museum & Art Gallery

    Inverness Museum & Art Gallery

    Inverness

    Inverness Museum & Art Gallery has wildlife dioramas, geological displays, period rooms with historic weapons, Pictish stones and exhibitions of…

  • St Andrew’s Cathedral

    St Andrew’s Cathedral

    Inverness

    The red-sandstone towers of St Andrew’s Cathedral date from 1869.

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