Guide to local attractions
Sightseeing
You can walk, drive or cycle to Dores beach at Loch Ness (4 miles away). It’s an easy cycle along the new cycle path. The quickest way onto the cycle path is to turn right along the track beside the swings, and then turn right beside our neighbour’s workshop (Makar). This track will take you up to the Dores road where you can turn left onto the cycle path. Dores beach is good for walk/paddle and has nice pub for lunches/coffee/ice cream. See http://www.thedoresinn.co.uk/ If you would like to go there for a meal it is best to book in advance, particularly in the summer as it can get very busy. Telephone: 01463 751203. A shuttle bus runs from the Dores Inn to Inverness, ask them to drop you at the “Makar” track end, which is just through the woods, or at the Torbreck road end.
74 locals recommend
The Dores Inn
You can walk, drive or cycle to Dores beach at Loch Ness (4 miles away). It’s an easy cycle along the new cycle path. The quickest way onto the cycle path is to turn right along the track beside the swings, and then turn right beside our neighbour’s workshop (Makar). This track will take you up to the Dores road where you can turn left onto the cycle path. Dores beach is good for walk/paddle and has nice pub for lunches/coffee/ice cream. See http://www.thedoresinn.co.uk/ If you would like to go there for a meal it is best to book in advance, particularly in the summer as it can get very busy. Telephone: 01463 751203. A shuttle bus runs from the Dores Inn to Inverness, ask them to drop you at the “Makar” track end, which is just through the woods, or at the Torbreck road end.
Loch Ruthven
Visit the RSPB reserve or walk up the hill above the loch for great panoramic views.
Take a Jacobite cruise along the canal and Loch Ness. Visit Urquhart castle en route. I think the cruises are starting from Dochgarroch at the moment.
13 locals recommend
Loch Ness Cruises
Take a Jacobite cruise along the canal and Loch Ness. Visit Urquhart castle en route. I think the cruises are starting from Dochgarroch at the moment.
Urquhart Castle
Beautiful castle on the banks of Loch Ness.
Culloden Battlefield station
National Trust visitor centre.
Great local spot on the Black Isle. Dolphins at Chanonry Point can be seen at anytime (and not at all!) but the best time to see them is usually on a rising tide. From around 1 hour after low tide, the tide turns and dolphins start to chase fish in.
87 locals recommend
Chanonry Point Holiday Cottage
Ness RoadGreat local spot on the Black Isle. Dolphins at Chanonry Point can be seen at anytime (and not at all!) but the best time to see them is usually on a rising tide. From around 1 hour after low tide, the tide turns and dolphins start to chase fish in.
Cromarty
Lovely historic village at the tip of the Black Isle
Lovely village with great local shops and cafes. Cycle out along the north side of the Beauly Firth via North Kessock and Charleston
34 locals recommend
Beauly
Lovely village with great local shops and cafes. Cycle out along the north side of the Beauly Firth via North Kessock and Charleston
Cawdor Castle
B9090Good day out
Glen Affric
Great wild walks
Locally sourced products
Ness Gifts
Just opened Aug 2020. Some good local suppliers
Walk/cycle and tea room
Great place for a local walk. The falls are particularly impressive after heavy rainfall. Combine with a visit to Cameron's Tea Room.
Cycle (round route is 38 miles) is to the Falls of Foyers http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness/Fallsoffoyers.shtml this can be combined with woodland walks at Inverfarigaig http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness/Inverfarigaig.shtml
47 locals recommend
Falls of Foyers
45 B852Great place for a local walk. The falls are particularly impressive after heavy rainfall. Combine with a visit to Cameron's Tea Room.
Cycle (round route is 38 miles) is to the Falls of Foyers http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness/Fallsoffoyers.shtml this can be combined with woodland walks at Inverfarigaig http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness/Inverfarigaig.shtml
Great local cafe. Good for coffee and cakes or lunch. One of our favourite places to cycle.
21 locals recommend
The Camerons Tea Rooms and Farm Shop
60 B852Great local cafe. Good for coffee and cakes or lunch. One of our favourite places to cycle.
Walk or cycle along the canal to Dochgarroch and visit the cafe and shop.
14 locals recommend
An Talla
Dochgarroch CottagesWalk or cycle along the canal to Dochgarroch and visit the cafe and shop.
Good for children
Local swimming pool with flumes. Also indoor climbing wall, gym and fitness classes. Next to Whin Park.
44 locals recommend
Inverness Leisure
Bught LaneLocal swimming pool with flumes. Also indoor climbing wall, gym and fitness classes. Next to Whin Park.
Near to the swimming pool. Play park, boating lake and small ride-on train.
25 locals recommend
Whin Park
Bught RoadNear to the swimming pool. Play park, boating lake and small ride-on train.
Abriachan Forest Trust
Great walks and MTB tracks. Tree houses and play park.
Great fun for all the family. Woodland walks, water rides, roller coaster and maze.
161 locals recommend
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
B9153Great fun for all the family. Woodland walks, water rides, roller coaster and maze.
Located in Whin Park. Sit-on railway, owned and operated by HIghland Hospice. https://www.nessislandsrailway.co.uk/
9 locals recommend
Ness Islands Railway
Bught RoadLocated in Whin Park. Sit-on railway, owned and operated by HIghland Hospice. https://www.nessislandsrailway.co.uk/
Local theatre/cinema
Local theatre and cinema beside the River Ness. Looking to open soon after lockdown.
161 locals recommend
Eden Court Inverness
Bishops RoadLocal theatre and cinema beside the River Ness. Looking to open soon after lockdown.
Food scene
You can walk, drive or cycle to Dores beach at Loch Ness (4 miles away). It’s an easy cycle along the new cycle path. The quickest way onto the cycle path is to turn right along the track beside the swings, and then turn right beside our neighbour’s workshop (Makar). This track will take you up to the Dores road where you can turn left onto the cycle path. Dores beach is good for walk/paddle and has nice pub for lunches/coffee/ice cream. See http://www.thedoresinn.co.uk/ If you would like to go there for a meal it is best to book in advance, particularly in the summer as it can get very busy. Telephone: 01463 751203. A shuttle bus runs from the Dores Inn to Inverness, ask them to drop you at the “Makar” track end, which is just through the woods, or at the Torbreck road end.
74 locals recommend
The Dores Inn
You can walk, drive or cycle to Dores beach at Loch Ness (4 miles away). It’s an easy cycle along the new cycle path. The quickest way onto the cycle path is to turn right along the track beside the swings, and then turn right beside our neighbour’s workshop (Makar). This track will take you up to the Dores road where you can turn left onto the cycle path. Dores beach is good for walk/paddle and has nice pub for lunches/coffee/ice cream. See http://www.thedoresinn.co.uk/ If you would like to go there for a meal it is best to book in advance, particularly in the summer as it can get very busy. Telephone: 01463 751203. A shuttle bus runs from the Dores Inn to Inverness, ask them to drop you at the “Makar” track end, which is just through the woods, or at the Torbreck road end.
Bad Girls Bakery Cafe
Great North RoadGreat coffee and cakes in Muir of Ord
Pub with live traditional music sessions
Experience traditional Scottish music and culture in a modern bar, with food and drink produced in Scotland.
47 locals recommend
MacGregor's
113 Academy StExperience traditional Scottish music and culture in a modern bar, with food and drink produced in Scotland.
Hootananny
67 Church StLively pub and live music venue. Serves food.