Culloden Battlefield, Inverness
This battlefield marks the site of the historic 1746 battle between the Duke of Cumberland and Prince Charles.
Attraction type: Battlefield; Historic site
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, Inverness
This museum combines fine art with historical and natural artifacts to give visitors a more complete picture of Inverness's complex history.
Attraction type: History museum; Art gallery
Cairngorm Mountain Range
Mountain resort with winter and summer amenities and activities
Attraction type: Ski area; Hiking trail; Mountain; Resort community
Caledonian Canal, Inverness
Scenic waterway surrounded by majestic mountains and meadows.
Attraction type: Waterway
Cairns, Clans and Culloden: Experience five thousand years of Highland history in one day.
Start the day at the enigmatic Clava Cairns, close to Culloden Battlefield. The style of these stone burial cairns (dating back 5,000 years) is unique to the Inverness area, and recent research suggests that they may have been built by a prosperous early farming community for ceremonies linked to the winter solstice. Then visit Culloden Battlefield itself to learn the story of the last battle fought on British soil between the Jacobite army of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the troops of the British Government. A visit to nearby Fort George - a spectacular fortress built to keep rebellious Highlanders in order - gives a fascinating glimpse into the military history of the Highlands from the 18th Century onwards.
A Monster Day Out: On the trail of the famous Loch Ness Monster.
Follow this itinerary and, although we can`t guarantee that you`ll see Nessie, we do promise you beautiful scenery, amazing monster stories and a memorable day out! From Inverness, follow the A82 to Drumnadrochit along the banks of Loch Ness. Stop off at the award-winning Loch Ness 2000 exhibition to find out more about this fascinating lake (and its famous monster) from pre-historic times onwards. Then on to Urquhart Castle for panoramic views over the loch, great photo-taking opportunities - and the story of one of the most important medieval castles in the Highlands. For a change from the car (and close-up views of the loch) why not take a cruise? Jacobite Cruises cruise from Inverness along the Caledonian Canal to Loch Ness and also offer a range of short cruises from the Clansman Harbour on Loch Ness-side or Urquhart
Nessie - and lots more besides: Discover the famous and not-so-famous attractions of the Loch Ness area.
From Inverness follow the A82 to Drumnadrochit along the banks of Loch Ness. Stop off at the award-winning Loch Ness 2000 exhibition to find out more about this fascinating lake (and its famous monster) from pre-historic times onwards. Then it`s on to Urquhart Castle for panoramic views over the loch, great photo-taking opportunities - and the story of one of the most important medieval castles in the Highlands.
From Urquhart Castle, follow the A82 to the attractive lochside village of Fort Augustus, where an impressive flight of canal locks allows boats to move between Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal. Return to Inverness by the B862 to Whitebridge and Foyers, and enjoy a scenic drive via Highland moors and lochs. Stop to see General Wade`s Bridge at Whitebridge (built as part of an 18th Century road network to allow government troops to move swiftly to control rebellious Highlanders) then enjoy the woodland walks and waterfall at Foyers, From Foyers, the road follows the banks of Loch Ness for superb views of the loch and Urquhart Castle. Great walks and panoramic views can also be enjoyed from the forest trail network at nearby Inverfarigaig. On the way back to Inverness, look out for the special rope bridges for