Inverness

Enjoy a voyage on the beautiful Loch Ness, and look out for its famous monster too…

If pre-loved pages are your likely literary flavour, then Leakey’s Bookshop is a must-visit.

Fashion brands include H&M, Next and Superdry, plus the likes of Boots, Pandora and Starbucks.

First stop for any visitors to the Highlands is the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, in the historic heart of the city.

Feeling active? Try this 80-mile (129km) circuit which loops around Loch Ness.

Catch concerts, events and exhibitions in this vast Victorian cathedral.

Get an insight into 18th-century military life at this fort built for King George II's army.

For castles, museums, battlefields and nature, the 116-mile (187km) Highland Tourist Route from Aberdeen to Inverness ticks all the boxes.

With a monster-sized collection of cruises and tours, head out on the water and explore Loch Ness.

Looking for a challenge? Cycle this 234-mile (377km) bike route through Highland countryside, lochs and mountains ending at Inverness.

A luxurious 19th-century country house with all the mod-cons.

Wet your whistle with a whisky flights experience or afternoon tea.

Raise a toast to The Singleton and discover the craft of whisky making.

A former church transformed into a delicious dining experience, blending the best of French and Scottish flavours.

Toe-tapping live music and classic Scottish dishes – is there a better night out in Inverness?

See the stars of Inverness’ independent shopping scene.

Visit the battlefield where the 1745 Jacobite Rising met a tragic end.

Uncover the story of Loch Ness and see if you can spy ‘Nessie’ for yourself.

Step into the world of Outlander, where fiction meets reality at the locations that inspired the author.

Visitors to Urquhart Castle have recorded many Loch Ness Monster sightings over the years, and it even features in a 1955 photo of Nessie as well as The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970).

The mist lifts as the sun rises, while you start your day paddling on Loch Insh in the Cairngorms National Park. Can you think of a better way to rise and shine?

Want to take your own slice of Scottish traditional back home with you? How about a tailor-made Highland kilt from Inverness.