Inverness

Inverness by train

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Discover Inverness

Inverness, gateway to the Scottish Highlands, is a scenic city on the River Ness. Inverness Castle offers panoramic views, while Culloden Battlefield commemorates the final Jacobite battle. Nearby Loch Ness, with tales of the mythical Nessie, invites exploration, and forested trails provide nature retreats. Inverness merges Highland culture, natural beauty, and historical intrigue, making it a serene and scenic destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs.

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Neighbourhoods in and around Inverness

Holidays by land and sea

Inverness train holidays

  • Short break to Inverness

    Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow

    A short jaunt to Inverness ticks all the boxes for the perfect city break by train.

  • Discover Inverness

    Edinburgh, Dundee, Inverness, Glasgow

    Get under the skin of Inverness on an overland journey by train through United Kingdom, with time to discover the city sites and venture out into lesser-known suburbs.

  • Multi-stop adventure through Inverness

    Edinburgh, Dundee, Inverness, Glasgow

    Travel through United Kingdom on a multi-stop adventure to Inverness, complete with scenic trains, locally-owned stays, and places that reveal the wonder of journeying overland.

  • Classic Highlands

    Inverness, Oban, Glasgow, Pitlochry

    Immerse yourself in history and nature on this journey to the Highlands. You’ll visit seaside towns with easy access to the isles, historic cities and lively villages, surrounded by hills and forest.

  • The wild landscapes of the Scottish Highlands make a striking backdrop for the spa treatments at Kingsmills, ranging from reflexology to couples massage in the duo suite.

  • Settle down for the night as you’re whisked away to Inverness. Enjoy riverside strolls, boat trips on the famous Loch Ness and discover crumbling castles, charming bookshops and cosy pubs.

Activities and neighbourhoods in Inverness

  • Culloden Battlefield

    The Culloden Battlefield marks the tragic end of the 1745 Jacobite Rising. Explore the museum’s dual perspectives, then walk the field to see key battle markers and immerse yourself in history.

  • Bottlenose dolphins in the Moray Firth

    The Moray Firth is home to the world’s northernmost pod of bottlenose dolphins. Climb aboard a low-impact boat with Dolphin Spirit and see these beautiful creatures up close.

  • Leakey's Bookshop

    Leakey's Bookshop, in a historic Gaelic Church, is Scotland’s largest secondhand bookshop. Browse 100,000 books, maps and prints, and lose hours in the nooks and crannies of this book lovers paradise.

  • River Ness Walk

    The River Ness flows from Loch Ness to the Moray Firth, offering scenic strolls through Inverness. Don’t miss the Victorian footbridge leading to the peaceful Ness Islands in the river’s heart.