Inverness & Loch Ness
Guide to Inverness & the Loch Ness area, home to the mythological and world famous Loch Ness monster.
Loch Ness or The Great Glen divides the great wild Northern Highlands from the more populated and more mountainous Highlands of Glencoe and Cairngorms. This huge rift valley is the defining feature of the North of Scotland. It is the result of two geological faults sliding together and then then softening of glaciers that only retreated 10000 years ago.
At either end are the two major towns of the North: Inverness and Fort William both of which occupied strategic positions that could effectively bottle up the clansmen north of the Loch.
It is for many visitors almost a site of pilgrimage as the Loch Ness monster is an iconic emblem of Scotland. Loch Ness is just one of the four lochs that stretch along the glen; all four being linked by Caledonian Canal.
You can read more about Fort William in the Fort William & Lochaber section of the guide.In this section we describe Inverness, the capital of the Highlands and a city that grows increasingly bustling as more and more government services are moved here from Edinburgh.
Running west from Inverness is Loch Ness which continues for some 23 miles at often great depths. Certain places get a positive deluge of bus and casual visitors intent on monster spotting. The worst of them is Drumnadrochit and Fort Augustus.
Few visitors take the South side of Loch Ness, not least because it behoves you to have your own car since public transport does not continue the whole length of the loch side.
Adjoining Regions
Cairngorms & Speyside | Fort William & Lochaber | Moray | Northern Highlands of ScotlandActivities
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Kayaking at Kushi Adventures - Inverness
Time to headout for some paddling session with your friends and experience a great time out trying this watery treat in Inverness. -
Canoeing at Kushi Adventures - Inverness
Experience a cool watery treat with mates and enjoy paddling on some of the most picturesque outdoors in Inverness in your canoeing day. -
Paintballing near Inverness
Solve the clues while you save the earth from invasion with this paintball day package. We can book other activities, transport & accommodation. Group Deals -
Sea Kayaking (coastal) on Moray Coast - Full Day Session
Full day Sea Kayaking session on Moray Coast.The trips are conducted by fully trained instructors taking you to coastal inlets in Scotland. -
White Water Rafting Near Aviemore
Experience nature and its power while rafting down a river, this activity is great for groups and we can arrange transport and places to stay and eat as well. -
Rock Climb & Abseil Intro Aviemore - Half Day Session
Feel the heights and enjoy the challenges of an exciting spell of rock climbing & Abseiling in Aviemore, which is well suited for everyone! -
Mountain Biking Half day in Aviemore
Enjoy mountain biking experience in the Cairngorms. We have chosen some of the best biking trails in Scotland to plot an adrenalin day for your group. We provide everything you need! -
Gorge Walking close to Inverness
Gorge walking experience of craggy rocks includes professional guidance 7 safety equipment. -
Climbing at Kushi Adventures - Inverness
Scale new heights with mates and kill your fear for heights in your Inverness climbing event. -
Fun Dance Classes - Inverness
Choose any one style from this eclectic mix of Dance Classes, each lasting for about 90mins makes for a great time out with the girls. Exhilarating and entertaining addition to any girls day out.
Popular Visitor Attractions
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Wild Rose Escapes Courses
Local holiday company that runs "local" courses that connect visitors with local resources and contexts
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Kintore Self Catering Holiday cottage sleeps 4
Kintore Self Catering Holiday cottage is situated in the village of Fort Augustus at the head of Loch Ness in the highlands of Scotland.
- Sleeps: 4
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Highland Club Scotland, Loch Ness
37 Luxury Apartments,from 1- 3 bedroom all self catering and to suit all budgets in the converted Fort Augustus Abbey, situated on the banks of Loch Ness. On site facilities including Swimming pool, Sauna and Steam room, gym. Tennis, Badminton, Football, Table Football and on site Boathouse restaurant.
- Sleeps: 2-8
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No 3 The Old Convent Apartment, Fort Augustus - Sleeps 2+2
Recently renovated to a very high standard this 1st floor holiday apartment at The Old Convent is situated in the very picturesque village of Fort Augustus which is geographically the centre of the Highlands, perfect for touring the area.
- Sleeps: 2+2
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Kilcoy Chalets, Highlands - Sleep 2
Kilcoy Chalets, specially designed for couples, situated on The Black Isle only 7 miles from Inverness. We do not accept families as we are for couples.
- Sleeps: 2
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Minard Holiday Cottage, Inverness - Sleeps 6
Charming 19th century canal side cottage on the edge of Inverness city and Clachnaharry village with stunning views. Views also include the Black Isle and Beauly Firth.
- Sleeps: 6
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Strathview Cottage, Highlands - Sleeps 4
Abeautiful, two bedroomed cottage sleeping up to 4 situated in a stunning location with panoramic views of mountains.
- Sleeps: 4