Location: Inverness
Top Things to do in Inverness
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Inverness, Scotland
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.
Restaurants in Inverness
1. Wardlaw Mausoleum
Overall Ratings
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.
2. Caledonian Stadium
3. Mercat Cross
4. Inverness Railway Station
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By profjoypc - Alnwick, United Kingdom
We were back here after a good while away and were very happy to be passing through this clean and friendly small station once again. The staff here are very helpful. There are facilities for left luggage, a stationers shop and a small number of cafes. If you are looking for more elaborate shops, there is a shopping mall right opposite the station entrance.
5. Inverness Castle Viewpoint
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4.0 based on 256 reviews
The Castle Viewpoint offers fabulous 360 degree views of the Highland Capital and many of the famous landmarks in the surrounding area. If the weather is inclement, or you are not able to climb the stairs, you can enjoy the beautiful views via pre-recorded, narrated drone footage in our Round Room on the ground floor. PLEASE BE ADVISED that we will be closed from 4pm on Fri 20 Mar 2020 until further notice. Apologies for any disappointment.
Reviewed By Bronf17 - Adelaide, Australia
Definitely worth spending £5 to get a 360 degree view of Inverness. Great way to get your bearings before sightseeing around the city.
6. Highland Railway Company 1914-1919 Memorial
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
7. Cavell Gardens
8. Faith Hope and Charity
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
9. Market Cross
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
10. Abertarff House
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
Built in 1593, the oldest house in Inverness has witnessed the Covenanting times, Jacobite risings and two world wars - if only the walls could talk! Take a guided tour of the town Thursday to Sunday at 1:30 (book via the website) Discover more about the story of Inverness in the 1600s in our free exhibition. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Inverness in the calm of our pocket-size garden. Staff and volunteers are on hand to help you find out more about the Highland places in the Trust’s care.
Reviewed By happywhalewatcher - Champaign, United States
This historic house is worth the visit. One room is open and there is a lot of history of the area. National historic trust of Scotland hopes to be able to open more rooms, but it was very interesting. A lintel stone from a marriage in 1861 is on display.
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