Guidebook for Inverness
Drinks & Nightlife
Where to go for a drink, some lovely food and a great atmosphere
Black Isle Bar and Rooms
68 Church StLovely atmosphere, great beer and a nice pizza!
The Malt Room
34 Church StWhisky Bar. A must for Whisky lovers
Live music most nights. Great atmosphere and loved by locals and tourists alike!
130 locals recommend
Hootananny
67 Church StLive music most nights. Great atmosphere and loved by locals and tourists alike!
Great venue for a nice glass of wine. has a specialist Gin menu that regularly changes - a must for gin lovers!
Also, handy for a bite to eat.
28 locals recommend
Heathmount Hotel
Kingsmills RoadGreat venue for a nice glass of wine. has a specialist Gin menu that regularly changes - a must for gin lovers!
Also, handy for a bite to eat.
Nice friendly pub full of locals. Enjoy a beer and maybe a pub meal.
6 locals recommend
Corriegarth Hotel
5-7 Heathmount RoadNice friendly pub full of locals. Enjoy a beer and maybe a pub meal.
On the doorstep. Traditional pub with food. So close to Whisky cottage.
6 locals recommend
Chieftain Hotel
2 Millburn RdOn the doorstep. Traditional pub with food. So close to Whisky cottage.
A little secret gem. Get a taxi to drop you off here and pick you up afterwards. Cosy pub interior reminiscent of older times. Settle in by the fire for a few drams or pop into the restaurant for delicious food. In the summer make use of their beautiful beer garden overlooking the Caledonian Canal
14 locals recommend
The Clachnaharry Inn
17-19 High StA little secret gem. Get a taxi to drop you off here and pick you up afterwards. Cosy pub interior reminiscent of older times. Settle in by the fire for a few drams or pop into the restaurant for delicious food. In the summer make use of their beautiful beer garden overlooking the Caledonian Canal
Best bar food in Inverness! Fish and chips to die for. Great selection of local beers and Whisky. Live traditional music most nights. Friendly staff and excellent atmosphere.
47 locals recommend
MacGregor's
113 Academy StBest bar food in Inverness! Fish and chips to die for. Great selection of local beers and Whisky. Live traditional music most nights. Friendly staff and excellent atmosphere.
A unique offering in Inverness. Fabulous Wine bar serving a great selection of specially selected wines and platters of delicious locally sourced (mostly) charcuterie and cheeses.
The Walrus & Corkscrew
A unique offering in Inverness. Fabulous Wine bar serving a great selection of specially selected wines and platters of delicious locally sourced (mostly) charcuterie and cheeses.
Parks & Nature
Recently featured on BBCs Wild Isles. A must visit place for visitors to Inverness. Stand on the pebble beach and watch wild dolphins feeding on salmon very close to the shore.
45 locals recommend
Chanonry Point
Ness RoadRecently featured on BBCs Wild Isles. A must visit place for visitors to Inverness. Stand on the pebble beach and watch wild dolphins feeding on salmon very close to the shore.
Definitely worth a visit. Park up your car and go for a wander along the shores of Loch Ness. There is also a very nice woodland walk - just follow the path. And afterwards maybe call at the Dores Inn for a coffee or hot chocolate or perhaps a nice local beer or a nip of Whisky!
21 locals recommend
Dores
Definitely worth a visit. Park up your car and go for a wander along the shores of Loch Ness. There is also a very nice woodland walk - just follow the path. And afterwards maybe call at the Dores Inn for a coffee or hot chocolate or perhaps a nice local beer or a nip of Whisky!
Great scenery and good walks. Best of all is that visitors in August and September have a good chance of seeing the salmon leaping!
49 locals recommend
Rogie Falls
A835Great scenery and good walks. Best of all is that visitors in August and September have a good chance of seeing the salmon leaping!
Nairn Beach
Lovely beach for long walks along the shore
Not sending you to a car park but to a lovely spot for a walk. Great views at the top of the hill
7 locals recommend
Ord Hill Carpark
Not sending you to a car park but to a lovely spot for a walk. Great views at the top of the hill
Another lovely walk. Good hill walk with spectacular views at the top as well as the ancient monument.
49 locals recommend
Fyrish Monument
Another lovely walk. Good hill walk with spectacular views at the top as well as the ancient monument.
Another way to see the wildlife on the Moray firth. Take a trip on the Dolphin Spirit boat and spend an hour or so gently cruising the forth taking in the local sights and some of the wildlife on the water. Alternatively try a trip on the mischief rib - fast, exhilarating, fun and a very good chance of seeing our very own pod of bottle nose dolphins and some seals in their natural environment.
28 locals recommend
Dolphin Spirit Inverness
Stadium RoadAnother way to see the wildlife on the Moray firth. Take a trip on the Dolphin Spirit boat and spend an hour or so gently cruising the forth taking in the local sights and some of the wildlife on the water. Alternatively try a trip on the mischief rib - fast, exhilarating, fun and a very good chance of seeing our very own pod of bottle nose dolphins and some seals in their natural environment.
Sightseeing
Take a wander up to the castle and climb to the top of the tower to take in a panoramic view of Inverness.
127 locals recommend
Inverness Castle
Take a wander up to the castle and climb to the top of the tower to take in a panoramic view of Inverness.
Take a cruise on Loch Ness and try your hand at a bit of Nessy spotting. She's there honest - just keep your eyes peeled!
57 locals recommend
Jacobite Cruises
Margaret StreetTake a cruise on Loch Ness and try your hand at a bit of Nessy spotting. She's there honest - just keep your eyes peeled!
Lovely lovely beach for a walk. The little cafe is well worth a visit too
32 locals recommend
Rosemarkie
Lovely lovely beach for a walk. The little cafe is well worth a visit too
Visit Inverness Loch Ness
lots of advice on where to go and how to get there
Arts & Culture
The site of the famous battle. Call into the visitor centre for more information.
259 locals recommend
Culloden Battlefield station
The site of the famous battle. Call into the visitor centre for more information.
We are very proud of Eden Court Theatre in Inverness. Its a great venue for theatre, cinema and arts. There is a bar and restaurant there too. https://www.eden-court.co.uk/Online/default.asp
Check out the website - there maybe a little gem awaiting for you during your stay!!!
161 locals recommend
Eden Court Inverness
Bishops RoadWe are very proud of Eden Court Theatre in Inverness. Its a great venue for theatre, cinema and arts. There is a bar and restaurant there too. https://www.eden-court.co.uk/Online/default.asp
Check out the website - there maybe a little gem awaiting for you during your stay!!!
I recently called in to look at the museum again. It really is worth a visit especially if you are interested in Highland and Scottish history. Lots of ancient artefacts on display and a chance to get interactive with some of the exhibits. The art gallery has regular visiting exhibits and is worth checking out. The staff are lovely and there’s a coffee shop too! Nice place to visit on a rainy day
87 locals recommend
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Castle WyndI recently called in to look at the museum again. It really is worth a visit especially if you are interested in Highland and Scottish history. Lots of ancient artefacts on display and a chance to get interactive with some of the exhibits. The art gallery has regular visiting exhibits and is worth checking out. The staff are lovely and there’s a coffee shop too! Nice place to visit on a rainy day
Abertarff House
71 Church StDon’t forget to pat the pair of wolves at the bottom of the steps and then gaze upwards to find the pair at the top of the building! Good luck on reaching those for a pat!
18 locals recommend
Inverness Town House
Castle WyndDon’t forget to pat the pair of wolves at the bottom of the steps and then gaze upwards to find the pair at the top of the building! Good luck on reaching those for a pat!
Shopping
Eastgate Shopping Centre
11 EastgateMarks & Spencer Inverness
Eastgatejust 13 minutes walk away
Recently renovated a market full of quirky, crafty and unique shops, cafes and ice cream. Definitely worth calling to when visiting the town centre.
31 locals recommend
Victorian Market
Academy StreetRecently renovated a market full of quirky, crafty and unique shops, cafes and ice cream. Definitely worth calling to when visiting the town centre.
Lovely shop where you can have a whisky tasting experience or buy some of your favourite Scottish dram.
6 locals recommend
Whisky Shop
17 Bridge StLovely shop where you can have a whisky tasting experience or buy some of your favourite Scottish dram.
Essentials
Morrisons
just 9 minutes walk away from Whisky Cottage
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to go with the kids about 40 minutes drive from Inverness. Our grandchild, aged almost 5 loves her visits here but its suitable for all ages including adults.
161 locals recommend
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
B9153Great place to go with the kids about 40 minutes drive from Inverness. Our grandchild, aged almost 5 loves her visits here but its suitable for all ages including adults.
Go and see Victoria the polar bear and maybe her new baby if you’re lucky!
45 minute drive from Inverness
123 locals recommend
RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
Go and see Victoria the polar bear and maybe her new baby if you’re lucky!
45 minute drive from Inverness
Castle Stuart Golf Links
Home of the Scottish Open many times.
Inverness Golf Club
Culcabock RoadA nice spot for a spot of golf
A must for Outlander fans. Some of the filming for the TV series happened here. Great place to discover the Highlands in the 1700's
90 locals recommend
Highland Folk Museum
Kingussie RdA must for Outlander fans. Some of the filming for the TV series happened here. Great place to discover the Highlands in the 1700's
Whisky Distillery on our doorstep, well, 10 minutes drive from the cottage.
37 locals recommend
Tomatin Distillery Visitor Centre
Whisky Distillery on our doorstep, well, 10 minutes drive from the cottage.
Literally 2 minutes walk away from Heather House is the wonderful award winning Bellfield Park with its tennis courts, bandstand, gardens and children's play area (including swings)
23 locals recommend
Bellfield Park
Literally 2 minutes walk away from Heather House is the wonderful award winning Bellfield Park with its tennis courts, bandstand, gardens and children's play area (including swings)
Dolphin Spirit Inverness
Stadium RoadScotland's newest distillery right in the heart of Inverness and on the banks of the Ness. Walking distance from the property. Tours, tasting and tartan. Definitely worth a visit
Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery
Scotland's newest distillery right in the heart of Inverness and on the banks of the Ness. Walking distance from the property. Tours, tasting and tartan. Definitely worth a visit