Inverness favourite places
Food scene
Locally owned and operated, and just a few minutes walk from the apartment. A great selection of breads, cakes and treats! The brownies are to die for! Go early to avoid disappointment.
7 locals recommend
The Bakery
72 Tomnahurich StLocally owned and operated, and just a few minutes walk from the apartment. A great selection of breads, cakes and treats! The brownies are to die for! Go early to avoid disappointment.
A long time local favourite located next to Inverness Castle. Some of the best food in Inverness makes up for the lack of a view
82 locals recommend
Cafe One
75 Castle StA long time local favourite located next to Inverness Castle. Some of the best food in Inverness makes up for the lack of a view
Great Scottish breakfast - including Stornoway black pudding, which is renowned as the best in the world (and this from Vegetarian!)
6 locals recommend
The Rendezvous Cafe
14A Church StGreat Scottish breakfast - including Stornoway black pudding, which is renowned as the best in the world (and this from Vegetarian!)
Great little independent and locally owned restaurant, 5 minutes walk from the apartment. They do a great value set menus at lunch and pre-theatre. Ideally, I'd book in advance so that you can request a window table upstairs - they have fantastic views of the River Ness and Inverness Castle!
75 locals recommend
The Kitchen Restaurant
15 Huntly StGreat little independent and locally owned restaurant, 5 minutes walk from the apartment. They do a great value set menus at lunch and pre-theatre. Ideally, I'd book in advance so that you can request a window table upstairs - they have fantastic views of the River Ness and Inverness Castle!
2 minutes walk from the apartment's front door, Rocpool serves some of the Highland's finest cuisine!
123 locals recommend
Rocpool
1 Ness Walk2 minutes walk from the apartment's front door, Rocpool serves some of the Highland's finest cuisine!
This award winning takeaway serves the best fish and chips in town! McLeod's is a lovely 15 minute walk along the riverside, and so offers the chance to eat with a river view if the weather's suitable.
8 locals recommend
Mcleod's Fish & Chips
29 Grant StThis award winning takeaway serves the best fish and chips in town! McLeod's is a lovely 15 minute walk along the riverside, and so offers the chance to eat with a river view if the weather's suitable.
Music
Often have traditional Highland music sessions in the evening, especially at weekends
130 locals recommend
Hootananny
67 Church StOften have traditional Highland music sessions in the evening, especially at weekends
Beer!
Black Isle Bar and Rooms
68 Church StGreat selection of locally brewed beers, many organic.
Friendly local pubs
Nicky Tam's Restaurant & Bar
9-12 Ness BankLovely spot for a quiet drink
Riverside pub which, although in city centre, is more likely to be frequented by locals. Also do award winning food, should you be hungry!
19 locals recommend
The WaterFront
70 Huntly StRiverside pub which, although in city centre, is more likely to be frequented by locals. Also do award winning food, should you be hungry!
Arts / Entertainment
The Highland's premier arts venue, and just 5 minutes walk from the apartment. Varied performing arts programme presented across a main and some studio theatres, film in 2 cinemas, plus a restaurant.
161 locals recommend
Eden Court Inverness
Bishops RoadThe Highland's premier arts venue, and just 5 minutes walk from the apartment. Varied performing arts programme presented across a main and some studio theatres, film in 2 cinemas, plus a restaurant.
Sightseeing
Dolphin Spirit Inverness
Stadium RoadOldest Dolphin cruise in Inverness , and highly rated!
Lovely easy walk along Thomas Telford's famous canal, and reachable from the City Centre.
Dochgarroch Lochs, Caledonian Canal
Dochgarroch CottagesLovely easy walk along Thomas Telford's famous canal, and reachable from the City Centre.
The best way to see the world famous Loch Ness... and the best chance to spot the monster!
57 locals recommend
Jacobite Cruises
Margaret StreetThe best way to see the world famous Loch Ness... and the best chance to spot the monster!
For the main standard 'must do's' in Inverness and surrounding area, there's not point reinventing the wheel so please see Visit Scotland's site for an exhaustive list
https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/inverness/see-do/
165 locals recommend
Inverness
For the main standard 'must do's' in Inverness and surrounding area, there's not point reinventing the wheel so please see Visit Scotland's site for an exhaustive list
https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/inverness/see-do/
A lovely chilled collection of wee islands in the River Ness. Perfect for an easy stroll.
42 locals recommend
Ness Islands
Great Glen WayA lovely chilled collection of wee islands in the River Ness. Perfect for an easy stroll.
With so many faux guides out there, it's refreshing to see a real local expert providing authentic, informative tours. A great example of a Highland gentleman, Seòras not only knows the Highland's inside out but is full of great 'craic' , too. We wouldn't recommend anyone else!
Seoras Outlander Tours
With so many faux guides out there, it's refreshing to see a real local expert providing authentic, informative tours. A great example of a Highland gentleman, Seòras not only knows the Highland's inside out but is full of great 'craic' , too. We wouldn't recommend anyone else!
City/town information
Charlie Chaplin's favourite holiday destination, and home to Tilda Swinton, Nairn's a lovely wee town to spend a few hours in. The beach is fabulous on a good day, or perfect for blowing away the cobwebs when the wind's up! Close to Inverness, Nairn's easily reachable by train or by car.
21 locals recommend
Nairn
Charlie Chaplin's favourite holiday destination, and home to Tilda Swinton, Nairn's a lovely wee town to spend a few hours in. The beach is fabulous on a good day, or perfect for blowing away the cobwebs when the wind's up! Close to Inverness, Nairn's easily reachable by train or by car.