A lot of people sleep on Inverness, but it is a great highlands destination with so many things to do! These are the best activities and
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The castle has just been restored, and it’s amazing. Tickets are £20 for adult, and you save money by booking online before you arrive. It’s definitely worth it!
tickets are £7 for self guided tours and £21 for guided tours, but it goes to keeping the church pristine. It’s a really cool and historic building along the River Ness
Inverness Cathedral Dedicated To St Andrew
tickets for castle and gardens are £17 for adults — only open April-October. It’s best known for its literacy connection to Shakespeare’s Macbeth! As a literature lover, it was a must-see!
Cawdor Castle - A five star visitor attraction near Nairn in the ...
free entry - lots of interesting artifacts and paintings depicting life in Inverness
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery | High Life Highland
This is a short bus ride from the city centre of Inverness, and a return ticket is only £5. It’s such a somber and surreal experience, and everyone has to visit!
Culloden | National Trust for Scotland
Taking a boat ride on Loch Ness is so beautiful and fun! I definitely recommend visiting Ness Islands while you’re in Inverness!!
Ness Islands
but first, coffee
This is my fav coffee shop in Inverness!! The coffee, chai, and milkshakes are all amazing! Plus there’s a great view of the castle over the River Ness
The Original Milk Bar
This wee coffee shop is so cute. It’s a great stop for breakfast and a morning coffee. Right in the city centre
PERK
They have great coffee and great cakes! You have to try it!
Bad Girl bakery – bad girls make good cake
eats
This street food was so good! I got loaded chips, and I still dream about them! £15-£25.
Ollie's Pops | Street Food in Inverness & the Highlands
You must make a reservation here. The food and vibes are good, and there is live music!
Hootananny - Bar, Restaurant & Rooms Inverness City Centre
shopping
This is a cute shopping centre to get all your gifts and souvenirs! There’s also a food court!
The Victorian Market - Shops and Restaurants in Inverness
This bookstore is so cute and huge! They have vintage and modern books, and they also have vintage maps and art prints!! I could’ve wandered around here for hours!
Leakey's Second-hand Bookshop
Great shopping for different budgets!
Falcon Square Market Cross
hostels
this hostel is very affordable and in a great location, as it’s just down the road from the castle and high street. It’s clean and has several different dorm options.
