Best hotels in Inverness
Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa
8 Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5NG
This hotel will help you relax with an on-site swimming pool, spa and leisure club. The Victorian mansion looks out over the River Ness and is just a short walk from the main town and Inverness Cathedral. Relax after a busy day walking with a short stay in the sauna or steam room
Royal Highland Hotel
18 Station Square, Academy St, Inverness IV1 1LG
Situated in the center of Inverness, and close to the Museum and Eastgate Shopping Center, this hotel is set in a Victorian mansion. With modern rooms that have been painstakingly restored over the years, this is a lovely spot to rest up if you want to be closer to the center of town.
Craigmore Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
9 Annfield Rd, Inverness IV2 3HX
A short walk from Inverness Golf Club, this sprawling mansion goes for comfort and charm, making it a relaxing place to stay. There’s a heated indoor pool, a sauna and a beauty salon so you can rest and recuperate after busy days in meetings or sightseeing.
Best restaurants in Inverness
Urquhart’s Restaurant
2 Young St, Inverness IV3 5BL
A restaurant that is family-run with a traditional Scottish menu. All the food is beautifully home-made using locally sourced ingredients. A very popular choice with tourists and locals alike, this restaurant is friendly and charming and one to consider.
Fig & Thistle
4 6 Stephen’s Brae, Inverness IV2 3JN
A small but mighty bistro that offers a casual dining experience with an impressive menu covering a lot of traditional and modern Scottish fare. Popular with the locals, it is clear the food is prepared with love and passion.
Rocpool
1 Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5NE
If you’re looking for somewhere to take a new business client or have a more romantic meal out, then head to Rocpool. This bright restaurant is right on the riverfront, so you can look out over the River Ness as you’re eating some fantastic freshly prepared seafood.
Best things to do in Inverness
Ness Islands
Great Glen Way, Inverness IV2 4RT
Head over to the Ness Islands by crossing the Great Glen Way Bridge. The islands are perfect for walking around and getting a few hikes in. Look for the wildlife that is all over the islands, including bats, otter and sometimes deer. There is also a playground for the children, so the whole family has something to keep them occupied.
Ness Islands Railway Ltd
Whin Park, Bught Road, Inverness IV3 5SS
A miniature railway in Bught park that has daily rides for children and adults. It is open throughout summer between Easter and October. The passengers go on a train ride just over half a mile long and there are other delights to see with trains that pass over bridges and go round a mini town.
Highland Archive Centre
Bught Rd, Inverness IV3 5SS
This center collects and preserves documents and archives that relate to the history of the Highlands. Look over documents and artefacts from the 14th century to the present day. They cover various counties including Inverness, Nairn, Ross and Cromarty and are really important to the Highlands. Drop in and speak to a staff member to get more information.