 
Hawthorn lodge Guest House In Inverness Scotland
Inverness has long been known as the capital of the
highlands.
Once a small village nestling on the shores of the River Ness, Inverness is today a thriving, modern town and
commercial centre.
The heart of the town offers a wide variety of shopping experiences
from the ubiquitous souvenir shops to famous high street retailers
like Marks & Spencer. Inverness boasts some of the finest traditional kilt making shops in
Scotland and no holiday would be complete without a visit to watch the most famous of all Scottish garments being made. |
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Above is a view of the Castle that dominates the town centre,
this picture is taken from the riverside near Eden Court Theatre.
Walk on past Eden Court theatre a few hundred yards to the Ness Islands,
a group of small, picturesque islands nestling in the fast flowing waters of the Ness, and accessed by a network of small
interconnecting bridges.
Enjoy a short stroll along the banks of the River
Ness, taking in the beautiful St. Andrew's Cathedral, famous for it's unfinished twin spires.
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Inverness offers visitors a wide variety of culinary experiences from the
traditional pub meal in one of the towns many friendly bars, to the more exotic delights of Indian and Chinese cuisine.
(See my Tour Guide on Restaurants and pubs)
In these pages, we have detailed just a few of the
many experiences the Highlands have to offer our overseas visitors. The tour info represents but a brief glimpse of the
charms and delights waiting to be discovered within easy reach of Inverness. With it's comprehensive transport network,
Inverness is the ideal base for visitors. |
| The Isle of Skye, Orkney, Sutherland, Fort William, Strathspey,
Grampian, and even Edinburgh, and Glasgow, are all within reach for day trips.
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