Go Glamping at Loch Ness Guidebook
Food and Drink
A selection of our favourite restaurants that we highly recommend you visit during your stay for great quality local cuisine.
Cafe and retail destination on the banks of the Caledonian Canal. Shop, drink, eat and relax at An Talla
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An Talla
Dochgarroch CottagesCafe and retail destination on the banks of the Caledonian Canal. Shop, drink, eat and relax at An Talla
Brightly coloured contemporary setting for locally sourced, modern Scottish gourmet cuisine.
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Rocpool
1 Ness WalkBrightly coloured contemporary setting for locally sourced, modern Scottish gourmet cuisine.
European and Scottish dishes from locally sourced produce in relaxed space hung with framed mirrors.
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Cafe One
75 Castle StEuropean and Scottish dishes from locally sourced produce in relaxed space hung with framed mirrors.
Two indoor restaurants and a garden restaurant offering traditional Scottish dishes with outstanding contemporary creations.
Kingsmills Hotel
Culcabock RoadTwo indoor restaurants and a garden restaurant offering traditional Scottish dishes with outstanding contemporary creations.
Modern, split-level setting in former church with wood burner, for carefully sourced European menu.
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The Mustard Seed Restaurant
16 Fraser StModern, split-level setting in former church with wood burner, for carefully sourced European menu.
Outdoor Activities
For those who enjoy the great outdoors, there is a large variety of outdoor activities in Inverness and the surrounding areas.
Historic, popular location perfect for sightseeing, hiking, photography and more. If you're lucky you may even spot Nessie...
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Loch Ness
Historic, popular location perfect for sightseeing, hiking, photography and more. If you're lucky you may even spot Nessie...
Outdoor actives in Kincraig near Inverness. Canoe, kayak, paddle board, windsurf, sailing and more.
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Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
Outdoor actives in Kincraig near Inverness. Canoe, kayak, paddle board, windsurf, sailing and more.
Perfect for exploring rock pools, spotting dolphins and having a bite to eat in the many cafes along the shore.
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Rosemarkie Beach
Kincurdie DrivePerfect for exploring rock pools, spotting dolphins and having a bite to eat in the many cafes along the shore.
Ski and snowboard station offers a funicular railway and lifts, floodlit slopes and equipment hire. Perfect for hiking also with fantastic views.
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Cairngorm Mountain
Ski and snowboard station offers a funicular railway and lifts, floodlit slopes and equipment hire. Perfect for hiking also with fantastic views.
Scenic rafting trips down the River Ness into the centre of Inverness. The trips are fun, safe and informative for all ages.
River Ness Rafting
5-7 Huntly StScenic rafting trips down the River Ness into the centre of Inverness. The trips are fun, safe and informative for all ages.
Craig Phadrig Circular Walk is a 1.9 kilometer loop trail located near Inverness, Highland, Scotland that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips
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Craig Phadrig
Overton AvenueCraig Phadrig Circular Walk is a 1.9 kilometer loop trail located near Inverness, Highland, Scotland that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips
Tourism
The best activities for those visiting from elsewhere and looking to explore the culture of the Highlands.
Get immersed in the history of the Battle of Culloden. The visitor centre provides and interactive experience with tour guides to talk you through the events that took place on the day.
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Culloden Battlefield station
Get immersed in the history of the Battle of Culloden. The visitor centre provides and interactive experience with tour guides to talk you through the events that took place on the day.
Explore the distillery and learn how they produce their award winning whiskies.
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Tomatin Distillery Visitor Centre
Explore the distillery and learn how they produce their award winning whiskies.
Enjoy Loch Ness cruises and tours in comfort with Loch Ness by Jacobite.
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Jacobite Cruises
Margaret StreetEnjoy Loch Ness cruises and tours in comfort with Loch Ness by Jacobite.
A comfortable and family friendly dolphin trip around the Inner Moray Firth.
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Dolphin Spirit Inverness
Stadium RoadA comfortable and family friendly dolphin trip around the Inner Moray Firth.
Explore historic Inverness along the banks of the lovely River Ness on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour.
City Sightseeing Inverness
39 Henderson DriveExplore historic Inverness along the banks of the lovely River Ness on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour.
Family Activities
Fun, family friendly local activities perfect for kids of all ages.
Forest activity park with climbing wall, high wire course, maze, raft ride and rollercoaster
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Landmark Forest Adventure Park
B9153Forest activity park with climbing wall, high wire course, maze, raft ride and rollercoaster
Discover Scottish wildlife and endangered animals of the world's mountains and tundra in a spectacular setting.
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RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
Discover Scottish wildlife and endangered animals of the world's mountains and tundra in a spectacular setting.
Expansive playpark completed with a splash pad, perfect for those warmer days.
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Playa de Nairn
Expansive playpark completed with a splash pad, perfect for those warmer days.
Serene park with a playscape, small pond and row boats for rent, plus an ice cream and coffee shop.
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Whin Park
Bught RoadSerene park with a playscape, small pond and row boats for rent, plus an ice cream and coffee shop.
Park offering a playground, kids pool, bikes for hire and tennis courts with paid lessons for all ages.
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Bellfield Park
Park offering a playground, kids pool, bikes for hire and tennis courts with paid lessons for all ages.
Inverness's only crazy golf course. 12 fun and challenging golf holes situated on the banks of the River Ness, including a picnic area with ice cream and coffee kiosk.
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Inverness Crazy Golf
Bught RoadInverness's only crazy golf course. 12 fun and challenging golf holes situated on the banks of the River Ness, including a picnic area with ice cream and coffee kiosk.
City/town information
Meaning "Mouth of the River Ness"; Inverness is a city in the Scottish Highlands. It is the administrative centre for The Highland Council and is regarded as the capital of the Highlands. Historically it served as the county town of the county of Inverness-shire. Inverness lies near two important battle sites: the 11th-century battle of Blàr nam Fèinne against Norway which took place on the Aird, and the 18th century Battle of Culloden which took place on Culloden Moor. It is the northernmost city in the United Kingdom and lies within the Great Glen (Gleann Mòr) at its northeastern extremity where the River Ness enters the Beauly Firth. The city has a rich historical background and is surrounded by many mountains, lochs and rivers offering beautiful views, making it a perfect place to stay.
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Inverness
Meaning "Mouth of the River Ness"; Inverness is a city in the Scottish Highlands. It is the administrative centre for The Highland Council and is regarded as the capital of the Highlands. Historically it served as the county town of the county of Inverness-shire. Inverness lies near two important battle sites: the 11th-century battle of Blàr nam Fèinne against Norway which took place on the Aird, and the 18th century Battle of Culloden which took place on Culloden Moor. It is the northernmost city in the United Kingdom and lies within the Great Glen (Gleann Mòr) at its northeastern extremity where the River Ness enters the Beauly Firth. The city has a rich historical background and is surrounded by many mountains, lochs and rivers offering beautiful views, making it a perfect place to stay.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
A car or taxi is easiest way to get around
For Inverness Taxis call 01463222222 or for an easier service download the app.
For Sneckie Taxis call 01463611111 or for an easier service download the app.
Bus routes and timetables can be found on stagecoachbus.com
Reserva antes de ir
Pre-book all 'Tourism' activities
We have provided a helpful list of activities under the 'Tourism' section, however these all must be booked in advance to secure your place and to ensure there are no disappointments during your visit.