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What a lovely location - the lawn between the Castle and Loch Ness NORTHERN CONSTABULARY Community Pipe Band www.facebook.com/pages/NorCon-PipeBand/1385366948451393 performed at Aldourie Castle on Loch Ness-side last evening. It was a lovely evening in a lovely setting, but the light wasn't very good.
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Performing on the Castle Lawn in front of Aldourie Castle, with Loch Ness as the backdrop BAND at ALDOURIE CASTLE (Thursday evening) - the Band entertained at a private event at Aldourie Castle on Loch Ness-side and completed the performance just as the first drops of rain arrived up Loch Ness. As ever, Band timing was immaculate - we missed the deluge by a matter of minutes!
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1,000 views on 14th December 2013 The yellow bushes are whins (gorse) on the slopes of the opposite side of Loch Ness. The Pipe Band played at a private engagement at Inverness's very own fairytale castle this evening. The weather was windy and raining, so thankfully it was possible for the band to play indoors in the Castle Hall. "Nestling on the quiet southern shore of the famous Loch Ness, close to the City of Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands, Aldourie Castle Estate offers you a rare taste of Highland living at its best." Please visit www.aldouriecastle.co.uk/ for lots more fascinating information about the Castle and its Estate.
Photo by Dave Conner (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
What a lovely location - the lawn between the Castle and Loch Ness NORTHERN CONSTABULARY Community Pipe Band www.facebook.com/pages/NorCon-PipeBand/1385366948451393 performed at Aldourie Castle on Loch Ness-side last evening. It was a lovely evening in a lovely setting, but the light wasn't very good.
Photo by Dave Conner (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Highlands
The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery

The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery

4 out of 5
8-15 Ness Bank Inverness Scotland
The price is £94 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£94
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Inverness. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
I was very disappointed to be charged £12 for parking my car for one night, which I think is extortionate. The room was very nice and we got a good breakfast The bar closed at 22.00 which was a bit early for residents

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

4 out of 5
Fresson Circle, Dalcross Inverness Scotland
The price is £68 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£68
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Most of the staff vey friendly.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
B&B HOTEL Inverness

B&B HOTEL Inverness

3 out of 5
63 Academy Street Inverness Scotland
The price is £68 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
£68
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
ongoing work at lounge reception area , work on all bedrooms and upstairs seemed to have been completed

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

B&B HOTEL Inverness
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Rossal House Apartments

Rossal House Apartments

4 out of 5
Rossal House, 31 Island Bank Road Inverness Scotland
Stay at this castle in Inverness. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a computer station. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Ness Islands are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)
Fully equipped kitchen and space to eat and work. About 15 mins walk from the city centre Regular visitor to Rossal when I'm in Inverness for work

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Rossal House Apartments
Highland Apartments By Mansley

Highland Apartments By Mansley

4 out of 5
Living by the Bridge Inverness Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (538 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Highland Apartments By Mansley
Waverley Inn Apartments

Waverley Inn Apartments

3.5 out of 5
1 Fraser Street Inverness Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Inverness. Enjoy daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Victorian Market are located nearby.
6.8/10 (51 reviews)
DO NOT STAY HERE!!! BEDBUGS I sat on the couch for one hour upon arrival, and the place where I was the most exposed, my arms, was covered in bites. When I pulled the cushions off the couch to look for bugs, it was absolutely filthy under there. I also checked the bed under the bedsheets, and that ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Waverley Inn Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Inverness Castle featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle

Inverness Castle

4/5(95 reviews)

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Inverness Castle
Inverness Cathedral showing heritage architecture, night scenes and heritage elements

Inverness Cathedral

4/5(64 reviews)

Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.

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Urquhart Castle featuring tranquil scenes, heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

Urquhart Castle

4.5/5(93 reviews)

Visit one of the most scenic heritage attractions in Scotland, a set of majestic ruins on the banks of the glittering waters of Loch Ness.

Urquhart Castle
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Culloden Battlefield

4.5/5(100 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Inverness with a visit to Culloden Battlefield. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Culloden Battlefield
Eden Court Theatre showing modern architecture and a river or creek

Eden Court Theatre

4.5/5(37 reviews)

See a performance, watch a movie or take a creative class at this important cultural venue.

Eden Court Theatre
EAX2E1 dh Victorian market INVERNESS INVERNESSSHIRE Interior of old shopping mall shops. Image shot 2014. Exact date unknown.

Victorian Market

4/5(110 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Inverness with a visit to Victorian Market. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Victorian Market

Things to do

Eilean Donan Castle

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

£42
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle
Town on Scottish coastline

Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

£66
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
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Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

£68
per adult
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour
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Urquhart Castle showing a lake or waterhole and building ruins

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