Inverness is a city in Scotland, the main administrative and commercial center of the Scottish Highlands. It is the northernmost city in the British Isles.
Inverness, hailed by local authorities as "the Gateway to the Highlands" and traditionally considered its capital (Highlands), is known as the commercial and industrial center of one of the Highland regions of Scotland. It is also considered one of the fastest growing cities in Europe.
Inverness attracts a huge number of tourists thanks to the legend of the famous Loch Ness monster, which, according to mythology, lives in Loch Ness, located in the south of the city. Due to the high popularity of the city, it is better to choose a hotel several months before your trip. You can book a hotel on, you can compare prices from different sites. There are also offers to rent private apartments in Inverness - options can be monitored in the TravelAsk section.
How to get there
By plane
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How to get there
By plane
Inverness Airport (Tel: 01667 464000) is in Dalcross, 15 kilometers east of the city, just off the A96 main road. You can choose the best option for air travel, for example. Served by the following airlines: British Airways partners FlyBE, Easyjet, Eastern Airways, Aer Aran and Highland Airways. As with many airports, it is possible to rent a car. A taxi from the airport to the city will cost around £15. You can also get there by bus number 10 for a much lower price.
By train
The railway station is located in the city center. From here there are direct trains to Edinburgh, Glasgow and London in the southern part of the country and to Aberdeen in the eastern part. There are also two scenic routes to Thurso and Wick and to Kyle of Lochalsh station.
If you're traveling from London, the Caledonian Sleeper train is the best way to get here. The train departs at night from Euston station and arrives at 8.00-8.30 am. There are also daily East Coast trains from King's Cross Station. The southbound train leaves at 9.00, and the northbound train leaves at 12.00. Travel time will be about 8 hours.
Please note that if you are planning to book a seat rather than a sleeper, the online booking system may not always work properly. If your ticket turns out to be unbooked, you will have to call First Scot Rail or walk to your nearest station and reserve a seat there (for free). If you don't have a reserved seat, you may not be allowed on the train even though you have bought a ticket with a specified departure time and date, or at best you will have to pay £40 for a sleeper seat (if there are any available).
By bus
Bus services from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth are provided by Citylink and Megabus.
Stagecoach Bluebird buses from Aberdeen
National Express and Megabus buses from England
Some regular buses to Loch Ness pass through Inverness with a short stop.
By car
There are several routes leading to the city of Inverness:
- highway A9 from north and south.
- A96 from Aberdeen.
- A82 highway from the southwest.
All routes have only one carriageway.
By ferry
Accessible via the Caledonian Canal, which rises from the Beauly Firth and passes through Loch Ness to the town of Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain.
Clue:
Inverness - the time is now
Hour difference:
Moscow 6
Kazan 6
Samara 7
Ekaterinburg 8
Novosibirsk 10
Vladivostok 13
When is the season? When is the best time to go
Main attractions. What to see
Inverness Castle
At the end of the western pedestrian zone. This relatively new castle was built in 1847 on the site of a medieval castle that was bombed by the Jacobites. It is the main court building (Sheriff Court) and is closed to tourists.
Inverness Museum and Art gallery, Castle Wynd (next to Inverness Castle), 237114)
The museum houses a collection of Pictish stones, wildlife dioramas, and prehistoric weapons. In 2006, the museum was restored. The museum currently displays artifacts provided by National Museum Scotland (National Museum of Scotland) in Edinburgh.
Old High Church
Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1EY. The oldest church in Inverness, the main church of the city. The tour telling her story runs every Friday at 11:30 am from June to August. Sunday services at 11:15 a.m., prayers for peace and justice every Friday at 1:05 p.m., and occasional summer evening services with guest preachers.
Ship space
(Ship Space – 16 Clachnaharry Road IV3 8QH, 01463 716839. Daily 10am-3pm). Interactive Museum of Maritime Artifacts and large ships. For example Titanic 1:10 scale, RNLI boat etc. Free entry.
What to see in the area
Culloden Battlefield is on the outskirts of Inverness and was the site of Bonnie Prince Charlie's last battle in 1746.
Clava Cairns (it's next to the site of the Battle of Culloden and to get to it, when leaving the car park turn right and at the next junction right again, then follow the signs) is a Bronze Age burial site. Free admission. Trusted by Historic Scotland, it is open all year round.
Loch Ness is located approximately 10 km from Inverness. Jacobite offers Bus tours and lake cruises. You can take a cruise from the Tomnahurich bridge, in the southern part of the city. For 1 km, you will sail along the famous picturesque Caledonian Canal, and then down the lake itself. On your way back from Drumnadrochit you can visit nearby Urquhart Castle and the Loch Ness Visitor Centre, where you can learn the story of Nessie. For more scientific information see The Loch Ness Information website.
Ski resorts – there are two near Inverness ski resort. Having skiing facilities, they used to only operate in the winter, but today they both serve visitors all year round and have restaurants and shops on top of the mountains. Craingorm Mountain is located approximately 35 km from Aviemore and is the only resort in Scotland with a cable car. And if you are by car, you can also easily reach the Nevis Range resort in Fort William, about 80 km along the A82. A mountain in the Nevis Range (called Aonach Mor and adjacent to Mount Ben Nevis) can be climbed by cable car.
The InvernessTours website was developed by Tony Harmsworth, founder of the Loch Ness Center and organizer of Highland history and heritage exhibitions. Hire a luxury six-seater Mercedes from £75 (or another car, see options) and choose from a variety of routes offered on the site.
Food. What to try
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Inverness offers a wide range of restaurants to suit every taste and budget. There are several restaurants here that serve a mixture of traditional Scottish and modern cuisine and use locally sourced ingredients. Worth a try:
Ash Restaurant and Lounge Bar, a boutique restaurant in the city center, next to railway station and opposite the Victorian market. The restaurant offers an extensive a la carte menu and free Wi-Fi.
The Heathmount Hotel, a boutique hotel with a quirky restaurant and lively bar a short walk from the city centre, next to the Crown Hotel.
Riva, 4 Ness Walk, IV3 5NE – good Italian restaurant, next to the Rocpool Hotel.
The Old Town Deli – Strother Lane (next to the bus stop). Great bagels and coffee.
Castle Restaurant is cheap, cheerful and popular.
La Tortilla Asesina. A tapas bar where lovers of all things Spanish meet. The entrance is opposite the entrance to the castle.
Hootananny's on Church Street serves good Thai food(in a Scottish pub). Relatively inexpensive.
Numerous Curry Houses, including the Cinnamon restaurant near the Eastgate Center shopping mall and the Rajah restaurant on Post Office Street.
Riverdale Center at 105-107 Church Street is a vegetarian café that also serves meals for complementary therapy clients.
Things to do
Things to do
Take a walk to the Ness islands or the Caledonian Canal. To do this, climb up from the castle along the River Ness for about a kilometer. You can also take a walk along the towpath of the Caledonian Canal.
Take a bike ride around the Ness Islands and along the river.
Explore the churches along the river. You can pick up the route from hotels, tourist offices, churches or download it from the website.
Get active - Inverness offers a variety of leisure: from golf to water sports.
Loch Ness Cruises (Tomnahurich Bridge, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness. IV3 5TD (Take Loch Ness Highway), 01463 233999). Any Loch Ness cruise or tour can be taken from the city center in any direction. Cruises operate 7 days a week at any time of the year.
Catch a theater play or concert - Inverness has a vibrant theater and music scene. Many establishments in the city often host ceilidh and indie parties.
Visit an art gallery - Scottish Flair Art Gallery (11 Bank Street, Inverness, IV1 1QY (on the River Ness, near the bridge), 01463 248500, 10am - 4pm). Scottish Flair Gallery is located on the second floor of the Riverside Gallery, on the banks of the River Ness. Scottish Flair has a collection of Victorian and Edwardian pieces.
Shopping and shops
The city center is quite small and can be walked throughout. You can find many specialty shops in the old town and Victorian market, and the Eastgate Center shopping center has boutiques of popular brands commonly found in the UK.
Clubs and nightlife
From 2003 to 2013, Inverness had a curfew: all clubs and bars closed at midnight. But today, it no longer works. Many bars are open until 1 am, and some establishments are open until 3 am.
There are quite a few places in Inverness that offer live music and simply bars with a pleasant atmosphere offering their services to tourists. Hootenanny's is the most visited and offers a variety of Celtic parties.
Smoking is prohibited in public places, restaurants and bars throughout Scotland. Some of them offer tables for smokers open air.
On a warm summer evening it's nice to have a glass of beer at the Dores Inn bar on the north shore of Loch Ness. Traditional cuisine also good.
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How to get around the city
How to get around the city
Taxi. What features exist
Perhaps a taxi is the most convenient form of transport in the evening, since most buses stop moving after 7 pm or run less frequently. Taxis are quite cheap by British standards, as Inverness is Small town and all routes here are direct. There are black cabs driving around the city, however, most taxis are minicabs. They are all quite reliable.
Limousines
It is possible to hire a limousine from relevant companies. Approximate price: 70 pounds per hour.
Bicycles
In Inverness there are several cycle paths along the roads. In addition to these, there are also several walking paths where you can walk and ride bicycles.
Buses
Inverness has around 50 bus routes within and outside the city, most provided by Stagecoach Inverness.
Trains
The rail network provides commuter trains to Inverness from Tain, Dingwall and Beauly in the North, Nairn, Forres and Elgin in the East and Aviemore. and Kingussie in the South.
Inverness is located in the north-east of Scotland at the mouth of the River Ness, which flows into the Marie Firth. Its name is connected with the location of the city - translated from Gaelic it means mouth. An ancient city with a rich history and beautiful architecture of bridges, monasteries, palaces. There are castle hotels along the river bank. It’s a nice place to relax and it’s convenient to start your journey through the hills of Scotland, to lakes, castles and other attractions.
The first official mention of Urquhart Castle, which is located on the shores of Loch Ness, dates back to the beginning of the 13th century. It is known from the chronicles that in 1296 Urquhart was captured by King Edward I of England. Subsequently, the castle constantly changed hands and was rebuilt, until in 1692 it was destroyed by the defenders of the fortress, who did not want it to fall to the Jacobites. For many years, Urquhart's remains served local residents source of building materials, as a result, only fragments of it have survived to this day.
The Battle of Culloden took place in 1746 and was fought between the British and Scottish armies. The English throne was free, and George I took power. The unsuccessful challenger, Charles Edward Stuart, fled to Scotland to gather troops in order to begin the fight for the throne. Scotland at that time was ruled by clans, they united around Charles Edward Stuart and decided to help him win the throne. A huge Scottish army headed towards London. The English capital authorities sent troops to stop it, but the valiant Scots attacked and destroyed the enemy. The Scots approached London and hastily surrounded it. They marveled at the ease of their victory, but did not dare to strike the final blow, although King George I was already ready to flee. But the Scots are not warriors at all in spirit, and the siege does not amuse them at all. First of all, they are peasants and remember that it is time to collect grain before the grain rots on the vine. They turn back and hurry home. Here hope returns to George I. He quickly assembles a mercenary army, equipped with the latest model guns, pursues the Scots and crushes them from the rear. The frustrated Scots decide to fight. Scouts claim that the British are in a small village. The Scots rush in, but the English army has already escaped. The spies turned out to be traitors. The Scottish army is losing strength, searching for the enemy in the villages. At this time, the general of the English army found a battlefield: Culloden, a vast clearing surrounded by trees. Under the trees, the strategist sets up cannons and low shelters to protect riflemen. When the Scots, exhausted from a three-day march, arrive at Culloden, they do not see the enemy, hidden in the forest and hidden behind stone walls. As soon as all the troops of Charles Edward Stuart gather in the center of the clearing, the English general gives the order to begin fire. A real massacre ensues. The British are shooting point blank. The Scots are trying to defend themselves; old-style sabers and guns cannot compete with modern cannons hidden in the forest. The Scots were completely destroyed, and the British had virtually no losses. The battle lasted half an hour. The Scots were bleeding, the British cut down everyone who got in their way, finishing off the wounded after a powerful shelling. Culloden today is a vast field of grass and heather. The grass waves in the wind, reminiscent of the surface of the sea. The peaceful landscape is cut by countless winding paths leading deep into the fields. There are tombstones here and there along the trail. But these are monuments not to individual fallen soldiers, but to entire Scottish clans who died under English artillery fire.
William Shakespeare. "Macbeth".
Duncan: Was Cawdor executed? Or those who are sent
Not back yet?
Duncan: This castle is pleasantly located;
And the very air, gentle and light,
Softens your feelings.
The castle was built in the 14th century as the private fortress of Thanes Cawdor. The ancient medieval tower was built around the legendary holly tree. Built on the spot where, according to legend, King Duncan was killed by Macbeth, Thane of Cawdor.
By the way, the current Countess of Cawdor continues to live here, and on entrance tickets her personal gratitude for visiting the castle was printed. But they still don’t allow photography inside.
The castle is famous for its beautiful gardens, which include a walled garden (17th century), a flower garden (18th century), and a wild garden (added in the 1960s). More than 100 species of lichens are found in the castle parks.
Highland cattle or kyloe. Cute shaggy Scottish cows. An ancient Scottish breed of cattle with long horns and shaggy hides. Black, striped, red, yellow or grayish brown.
The thistle is a symbol of Scotland. In ancient times, the Vikings landed on east coast Scotland with the intention of capturing and plundering the country (I think they - the Vikings - were used to this and it became the most commonplace thing for them:) The Scotts gathered all their fighting forces and took up a position across the River Tay - a large river in Scotland, in a place where there was convenient ford. Since the Scotts arrived in the evening, exhausted after a long march, they set up camp and settled down to rest, believing that the enemy would not attack until the next day. However, they missed with this: the Vikings were nearby; not finding guards and sentries around the Scott camp (similar to the already world-famous Russian carelessness, isn’t it?), the Vikings crossed the river with the intention of a surprise attack. They took off their shoes to make less noise when moving towards the camp. But suddenly one of the Vikings stepped on a thistle. He screamed from the sudden and acute pain (I think because it was unpleasant for the poor fellow...). Hearing the scream, the Scots raised the alarm in the camp. The Vikings were forced to retreat, and the Scots chose the thistle as their national emblem as a sign of gratitude for such unexpected help.
Inverness is a port city in Scotland, the administrative center and the only locality with city status in the Highland region. In the 6th century, the territory where Inverness now stands was inhabited by Pictish tribes. It is known that several kilometers west of modern city there was a citadel of the Pictish king Bride, who was visited by the monk St. around 565. Columba, preacher of Christianity in Scotland. It is believed that the first Inverness Castle, a wooden fortress, was built around 1057 by order of King Malcolm III and was subsequently destroyed by King Robert the Bruce. Shakespeare in the play "Macbeth" described the castle as the residence of King Macbeth and the place of death of Duncan I, which, however, does not correspond to real events.
In the 20th century, the city developed quite actively; over the century its population more than doubled, amounting to more than 50,000 people by the beginning of the 21st century. Inverness officially gained city status in 2000. This city is a major trading center, a port, and also a junction of various roads. In this regard, the city has always been a tasty prey for leaders and kings. That is why the history of this city is closely connected with military operations. The castle, built in 1053, is a witness to this. It was besieged by Edward I in 1303, and seven years later by Robert the Bruce, in 1429 by Alasdair, and in 1455 by John, both Lords of Islay. This, however, did not prevent the city from thriving. A canal appeared in 1803, and in 1855 Railway, and with the Victorian era came tourism. Inverness's popularity increased even more when, in 1920, members of the government chose the city as the venue for discussing the Irish problem. Until then, London was the only place for such meetings. During the Second World War, Inverness survived thanks to hydroelectric power and the timber industry. Currently there are more than 40,000 inhabitants. This city is rightfully the largest in Northern Scotland.
WHAT TO SEE.
Inverness Castle- a modern castle, with round, square octagonal towers, built in the mid-19th century, but stylized as the Middle Ages. It now houses the sheriff's court.
Cathedral St. Andrew's Cathedral- the cathedral was built in the second half of the 19th century, in the Gothic style, according to the design of Alexander Ross. Five icons in gold frames, which were presented to the cathedral by the Russian emperor, are kept here.
HAVE FUN.
Visit to Inverness Castle and excursion to Loch Ness, where, according to legend, the beautiful creature Nessie lives. Every year, in the summer, a mountain festival is held in the city, where you can admire folk competitions and games.
CLIMATE.
The weather is changeable. In the summer, to the delight of tourists, there are very long daylight hours - as a rule, it begins to get dark only after 10 pm. The average air temperature in summer is +19°C, in winter +6°C.
Inverness- a small town 260 km. north of Edinburgh, but it is believed that it is from Inverness that most of the old Scottish families come, that it is the real birthplace of porridge, whiskey and bagpipes.
Local Attractions:
- 12th century castle;
- remains of a 4th century fort;
- nearby is the famous Loch Ness, where a monster with the affectionate name Nessie supposedly lives.
Inverness (English: Inverness, Gaelic: Inbhir Nis) is a port city in Scotland, the administrative center and the only settlement with city status in the Highland region.
Geography
Inverness is located in the north-east of Scotland at the mouth of the River Ness, which flows into the Marie Firth. Its name is associated with the location of the city - translated from Gaelic it means the mouth (or confluence) of the River Ness.
Story
In the 6th century, the territory where Inverness now stands was inhabited by Pictish tribes. It is known that a few kilometers west of the modern city there was a citadel of the Pictish king Bride, who was visited by the monk St. around 565. Columba, preacher of Christianity in Scotland. It is believed that the first Inverness Castle, a wooden fortress, was built around 1057 by order of King Malcolm III and was subsequently destroyed by King Robert the Bruce. Shakespeare in the play “Macbeth” described the castle as the residence of King Macbeth and the place of death of Duncan I, which, however, does not correspond to real events.
In 1214, King William the Lion granted Inverness four charters, one of which granted it the status of a royal city. In those days, Inverness was a fairly prosperous port, whose residents were mainly engaged in fishing. In 1233, a Dominican monastery was founded in the city, and in the mid-13th century a bridge was built across the Ness River. In the 15th century, Inverness experienced two devastating raids - in 1411, shortly before the Battle of Harlow, it was badly damaged by a fire set by order of Donald Macdonald, Lord of the Isles, then, in 1428, it was sacked and partially destroyed by Alexander MacDonald, Lord of the Isles .
Inverness Castle
In 1562, by order of George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly and a prominent political figure of those years, Queen Mary Stuart was denied access to Inverness Castle (by then it had been rebuilt from stone). The earl's open disobedience led to the fact that the Queen's supporters from the Fraser and Munro clans took the castle, hanged its commandant, and Huntly himself was accused of treason. In 1644, to replace the collapsed wooden bridge across the Ness, a stone bridge was built, which existed until 1849, until it was destroyed during a flood.
In the middle of the 17th century, during the protectorate of Oliver Cromwell, on the outskirts of the city, on his orders, a citadel was erected, which already in 1662 was almost completely dismantled into stones for the construction of a hospital (only clock tower). On April 16, 1746, the Battle of Culloden took place near Inverness. In this battle, the Scottish militia of Charles Edward Stuart, the so-called. The young challenger was defeated by the British under the leadership of the Duke of Cumberland.
Throughout the 18th century, Inverness remained a fairly prosperous port city. The most important sectors of the economy were brewing and whiskey production, and in the 19th century shipbuilding, leather tanning, sheep farming and wool exports developed. 1882 was marked by the opening of the Caledonian Canal, linking Inverness with west coast Scotland. In 1855, a railway service appeared in the city. On September 7, 1921, an emergency meeting of the British Cabinet took place in Inverness - the only one in history held outside London - when Prime Minister David Lloyd George, then on holiday in the north of Scotland, initiated a government meeting to discuss critical situation associated with the struggle for independence in Ireland.
In the 20th century, the city developed quite actively - over the century its population more than doubled, amounting to more than 50,000 people by the beginning of the 21st century. Inverness officially gained city status in 2000. 
Inverness Station
Transport
From the only one railway station Trains depart from Inverness to Perth, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Aberdeen, Thurso, Wick and Kyle of Lochalsh.
Inverness is the most northern city in the British Isles, the city is a port. This city is completely imbued with real Scottish flavor - on every corner you will hear the music of bagpipes, in the castle you will definitely be told a ghost story, and in local pubs you will be offered to try delicious ale or whiskey, all of which is locally produced. 
Inverness is a small town in the northeast of Scotland, Great Britain. Administrative center and the only settlement with city status in the Highland region. The town is located at the mouth of the Ness River. Its location is directly related to its name - translated from Gaelic it sounds like “Mouth of the River Ness”.
- Area: 21 km²;
- Time zone: UTC0, summer UTC+1;
- Population: 47,300.
How to get there
15 kilometers from the city there is an airport that receives local flights from cities such as London, Glasgow, Edinburgh and other cities, as well as from Orkney and Shetland. You can also take the train, which runs non-stop from London, Glasgow and Edinburgh. If you are traveling from other cities, you will have to change trains in Edinburgh. You can get to Inverness by regular bus from London, as well as from Glasgow and Edinburgh. 
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A little bit of history
The first settlement on the site of Iverness dates back to the 6th century. It is believed that the first castle was built in the 11th century, and it was made of wood; it was later completely destroyed. In 1214, King William the Lion granted Inverness four charters, which granted the city royal status. In those days, the city flourished quite quickly, even throughout history it remained a fairly prosperous port city. Inverness received official city status in 2000. 
Weather
The climate here is maritime. Winters are quite cold, temperatures often drop to -17 degrees. But the summer in this region is quite hot, and summer days it is larger here than in other UK cities, and temperatures in the hottest months can rise to +29 degrees. 
Attractions
This old City and in order to get to know it better, you just need to walk along its ancient streets, embankments and bridges. One of the main attractions is Inverness Castle, which was built in 1847. It is also worth seeing the Cathedral of St. Andrew, which was built between 1866 and 1869. The cathedral was built in the Gothic style, and inside it there are valuable icons. 
It is also worth paying attention to the museums, of which there are several. For example, a museum and art gallery where you can find collections of Pekt stones - vertical megaliths dating from the 6th - 9th centuries. Or visit the museum dedicated to the Loch Ness monster, located in small village on the west side of Loch Ness called Drumnadrochit. You can take exciting tours of Loch Ness, which is located 37 kilometers west of the city. Cruise companies also offer cruises on the Caledonian Canal. Not far from the village of Drumnadrochit is Urquhart Castle, which is open to tourists all year round, except weekends.
For shopping lovers, Inverness has a large shopping center located in the Old Town, and there is another shopping center to the east of the center. Except shopping centers there are many restaurants and local pubs where you can try national Scottish cuisine, as well as local whiskey, wine and ale. In pubs you can enjoy the national dance of Scotland called the ceili.
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