Location: Inverness
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10 Sights & Landmarks in Inverness That You Shouldn't Miss
This compact Scottish city is perfect for exploration by foot — travelers can easily find their way from the lovely River Ness to historic Inverness Castle and St. Andrews Cathedral, and beyond to the events at Eden Court and the busy Victorian Market. It’s also an ideal base for exploring the Highlands, with the mysterious Loch Ness (and famed local resident Nessie), Culloden Battlefield and the Bronze Age Clava Cairns just a quick drive away.
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1. Battlefield Select Tours
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
taking clients on inspirational journeys of remembrance and discovery that will take in the great battlefields, memorials and war cemeteries throughout the UK,France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
Reviewed By davidmartin2019 - Barrhead, United Kingdom
Here's just some of the pictures that battlefield select tour's took us on a trip to the menin gate August 2019 it was a great fantastic trip run by battlefield select tour's Inverness and the overnight accommodation from hull to Zeebrugge was fantastic with excellent views of the sun setting from Zeebrugge to hull coming bk pictured, the overnight ferry from hull to Zeebrugge was an absolute pleasure and delightful DB&B and vice versa coming home. I'd recommend battlefield select tour's Inverness for ANYONE doing group bookings for battlefield tour's as you've got this tour guide 24/7 on the bus with a microphone telling you about how things are going ahead for the tour with a luxury coach. Toilet on board.
2. Wardlaw Mausoleum
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Wardlaw Mausoleum is the 17th Century Mausoleum of the Lovat Frasers. It's inhabitants inclue Simon Lord Lovat the 'Old Fox' of the Jacobite Rebellion (Grandfather of Outlander's Jamie Fraser). Open on request at Pilgrim Cottage. Contact us in advance to ensure that someone can do a tour.
Reviewed By SusanT629 - Inverness, United Kingdom
Beautiful location, great architecture, amazing history and the best guide you could ask for! Erik was fantastic: extremely knowledgeable, engaging, friendly and funny! He brought the place alive. Would highly recommend a visit and definitely check out the graveyard too.
3. Inverness Cathedral
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4.5 based on 566 reviews
Inverness Cathedral,located on the banks of the River Ness. The most northerly Anglican Cathedral in the UK. The vision of Bishop Eden with Alexander Ross as it’s architect. Built between 1866 and 1869 and formerly consecrated in 1874. Excellent stained glasses windows and exquisite stone and wood carving can be found inside. Free entry to Cathedral. Our Cafe and Shop is located in the cathedral grounds.
Reviewed By Y8837LLgabriela - Ploiesti, Romania
Inverness Cathedral was build from 1866 to 1869, on the shore of the River Ness, as the Protestant Cathedral Church of St Andrews, belonging of the Scottish Episcopal Church. This Cathedral have an impressive external aspect, with two huge towers, and a carved portal. Inside the Cathedral we admired the large nave, with two side galleries. We saw some massive columns, some beautiful stained glasses, carved wooden pews, and a wonderful mosaic on the floor. The ten bells of this cathedral sound a special song. Also, we visited an interesting souvenir shop. The Cathedral worth a visit.
4. Fort George
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4.5 based on 1,709 reviews
Fort George is now open and we are delighted to welcome you back. Booking in advance is essential. Find out more and book at restarthistory.scot. Fort George is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain. Following the 1746 defeat at Culloden of Bonnie Prince Charlie, George II created the ultimate defence against further Jacobite unrest. The result, Fort George, is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, if not Europe. Its garrison buildings, artillery defences bristling with cannon, and superb collection of arms - including bayoneted muskets, pikes, swords and ammunition pouches - provide a fascinating insight into 18th century military life.
Reviewed By LJH_Worcs - Worcester, United Kingdom
If you want to see the aftermath of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion, then this is it! Built after the '45 with the intention of being able to crush any further rebellions on their own ground, Fort George offers a wonderful chance to go around a major historical site which is still in use as a working barracks today, and that adds its own atmosphere to the place. The fort is built to the classic plan which would remain in use throughout the Napoleonic Wars and beyond, so great for history lovers, but also for children as there's a lot to explore.
5. Old Kirk Yard
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
6. Old High St Stephen's Church
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4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By jaywalkingaroundtown - Calgary, Canada
Just walk around and check the dates of the tombs. Some have more than 300 years. Please be respectful of the dead. It is a perfect combination of city views, history and history at the best.
7. North Coast 500
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4.5 based on 706 reviews
The North Coast 500 is Scotland's biggest road trip measuring over 500 miles. The route begins in Inverness and flows along the stunning coastal edges of the North Highlands in one round trip. Bringing together the best of the Highlands from glistening beaches, haunting castles, monumental munros and hundreds more scenic stop-offs, you will be spoilt for choice on this road trip!
Reviewed By highlands2hammocks
Arguably one of the best road trips in the world! If you are looking for stunning landscapes, fascinating history, endless horizons, ancient castles, golden beaches and crystal-clear water, all wrapped up in a 500-mile road trip, then the NC500 is for you. We toured this route in just 7-days and this is the perfect amount of time to do it again. Here is a run down of our 7 day itinerary - Day One - Inverness to Dornoch Day Two - Dornoch to John O'Groats Day Three - John O'Groats to Thurso Day Four - Thurso to Durness Day Five - Durness to Scourie Day Six - Scourie to Ullapool Day Seven - Ullapool to Applecross And here are the best sights that you simply cannot miss out on - - Falls of Shin - Dunrobin Castle - Dornoch Beach - Whaligoe Steps - Castle Sinclair and Girnigoe - Duncansby Lighthouse and Stacks - John O'Groats Signpost - Strathy Point Lighthouse - Skerray Bay - Coldbackie Beach - Smoo Cave - Handa Island - Kylesku Bridge - Ullapool Harbour - Falls of Measach - Sheildaig - Bealach na Ba Pass - Applecross - Ceannabeine Village Trail
8. Greig Street Bridge
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4.5 based on 369 reviews
Reviewed By Babydove2
When we arrive Inverness, it was raining. On our way to our B&B, we stop in the middle of the bridge for photo taking because of the beautiful views despite the rain. Do take a stroll across the bridge and along River Ness at any time of the day, it's beautiful and relaxing, and most importantly, it's FREE!
9. Mercat Cross
10. Culloden Viaduct
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4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By AlanWSkye - Portree, United Kingdom
We’ve been over this bridge a few times on the train and wondered where it was, and then in our trip around Inverness we stumbled across it by chance. We were visiting Culloden Moor and the Clava Cairns, so drive by and had to stop to see it. It is a very impressive structure - I always wonder how they managed to build things like this back when?! I was really happy to be able to stop and take a couple of pictures of it, too. As people say - it is just a bridge, but it’s a big one and commands the valley brilliantly!
