Below are a few suggestions of what you can do and see within
the local area. We've kept it concise as the list is endless,
but we would be more than happy to help you with your itinerary
to ensure that you see as much of the Highlands of Scotland as
possible.
Culloden Battlefield - The story begins on the outskirts of Inverness
with a visit to the eerily quiet Culloden Moor Here you will find
an excellent visitor centre, which tells the story of the doomed
Jacobite Rising of 1745 that came to its bloody conclusion on
this windswept moor.
The Battle of Culloden (16th April 1746) was the last major battle
fought on British soil and it proved to be a massacre of the poorly
fed, tired and demoralized Jacobite army, which lasted less than
an hour.
Cawdor Castle - Is regarded by many as one of Scotland's finest
Castles, and is famous for its rich furnishings and interiors,
as well as its beautifully laid out gardens. Linked with 'MacBeath'
by Shakespeare, this fairy tales castle remains the home of the
Cawdor family.
Clava
Cairns - These three impressive round-chambered Cairns date from
the third millennium BC and are surrounded by a ring of stones.
The style of the Cairns is so unusual that the 'Clava' name has
now been given to a number of similar burial chambers, which are
found only in the Inverness, Nairn and Black Isle area.
Inverness
Castle - The present castle stands on the site of the original
Fort George, which was demolished by the Jacobites in 1746. Earlier
castles had been built on this site from as far back as the 12th
century. Commanding such an important river crossing, these castles
were naturally great military prizes, and they were razed regularly
during the next five centuries before Bonnie Price Charlie destroyed
the then Fort George altogether. The Inverness Castle we see today
was built in 1830 and currently serves as a courthouse.
Inverness Highland Games - These games incorporate feats of strength
and agility that were practised in the Highlands. Their formal
organization and annual occurrence seems to have begun in the
1800s. Events including Highland Dancing, Piping, throwing the
hammer and tossing the caber are to name a few. The whole event
it family entertainment, and takes place in Inverness at the end
of July each year. Culloden House can arrange for you to have
tickets to this truly unique experience, an experience that you
will always remember. For more information please use our enquiry
page.
Loch
Ness and Urqhuart Castle - A few miles west of Inverness, the
Great Glen opens to reveal the dark, mysterious expansion of Loch
Ness - one of the world's most famous attractions. At over 750
feet deep and 23 miles long it is deeper than the North Sea and
contains enough water to fill every lake, reservoir and river
in England! It is a truly amazing place, and would command interest,
even without the enduring rumours of something monstrous! But
monsters are the big attraction, and a cruise with Robin Black
on board the Luxury Spirit of Loch Ness is probably the most enjoyable
way to spend a full day.
Chat
with Robin at the wheelhouse, sit on deck in the sun or take it
easy in the lounge with the crew looking after you. This exclusive
trip caters for a maximum of 10 people at a time and during the
day morning coffee, lunch with wine and afternoon tea will be
served. For more information please use our enquiry page.
Malt
Whisky - It's that good that we hide the distilleries so that
you can't find them!! The Whisky Trail, which encompasses Speyside,
is only 40 miles away and there is a distillery to suit everybody's
taste. Closer to home, you may wish to visit the Glen Ord Distillery
which is only 12 miles away in the small village of Muir of Ord
or why not take a trip to Tain where you can experience the Glenmorangie.
Glenmorangie comes from the Gaelic language and means "The Glen
of Tranquillity" and is Scotland's favourite malt. Which ever
distillery you choose to visit, you will remember for years to
come, and at the end of the tour they even give you a free "Dram"
of whisky - who said we Scots were mean!
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