Inverness is the ideal place for exploring, dining to shopping.

The Past...& the Present

You will have plenty to enjoy when you are in Inverness here are just a selection of attractions you can enjoy in Inverness City Centre. Download the Free Inverness and Local Activity Guide on the right hand side of this page.

The Past to Present

From the past to the present you can visit the Highland Museum in Inverness city centre for a history of the city and the surrounding areas it is worth a walk round.  Nearby is Inverness Castle used as a Courthouse or cross back over the river to St Andrews Cathedral.  Just outside Inverness is Fort George a working Garrison which dates back just after the 1745 Battle of Culloden.  Which links neatly to a visit the new National Trust for Scotland Culloden Battlefield Visitors Centre an excellent centre which brings to life the history and struggles of the time of the Battle of Culloden.  The new visitors centre focuses on living history and brings to life the battle.  Well worth a visit.  Remember Inverness Highland Games are 24th July 2010 and Inverness Tattoo is from 26th -31st July 2010.

Shop til you Drop

Inverness is modern bustling city with a great selection of shops for some retail therapy.  There are just a few you can take advantage of the Eastgate Centre with department stores Debenhams & Marks & Spencers.  Fashion stores include Zara, H&M, French Connection, Monsoon, Laura Ashley and La Senza.  Or visit the Victorian Market for traditional small shops selling local produce from silvercraft to delicious handmade local belgian chocolates the market dates back to 1876 so worth a visit.  There is also a great selection of local shops with visitors gifts around the town centre so make sure you walk round.

With family and friends...

If you are visiting with family and friends here is just a little list of some of the things you can do...

• Visit Floral Hall & Whin Park Boating Pond for a leisurely afternoon.
• Bogbain Farm - quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, archery, paintball, in and outdoor play areas, soft play, an arts and craft studio, all sorts of animals and insects, digger driving, music and concerts then a great cafe for all ages a great day out.
• Entertaining kids try the Roller Bowl, Inverness Ice Rink, Aqua Dome with Mini Golf or Play Zone for little ones  soft play.
• There are a variety of Walking Tours around Inverness.  You can enjoy an evening stroll along the River to Ness Islands or perhaps a stroll along the Canal.
• Enjoy a day at Nairn Beach or Fortrose & Rosemarkie Beach - all you need are your buckets and spades
• Take the kids on a themed walks around Abriachan. 
• Closer to the Palace is Walker Park including Paddling Pool
• For theatre. comedy and all events see Eden Court Theatre and Ironworks
• For all Events see the Whats on Page.