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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 ₹8,234 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹8,234
₹9,881 total
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! (1,001 reviews)
Good hotel Good restaurant They charge for the carpark

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery
Kingsmills Hotel

Kingsmills Hotel

4 out of 5
Culcabock Road Inverness Scotland
The price is ₹9,449 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹9,449
₹11,339 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Pet friendly. Nice rooms. Good location. Free parking.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Kingsmills Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

4 out of 5
Fresson Circle, Dalcross Inverness Scotland
The price is ₹5,632 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹5,632
₹6,758 total
22 Mar - 23 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! (1,006 reviews)
Hotel was clean and the staff was great! We liked this property a lot and would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
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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! (537 reviews)
The apartment exceeded our expectations. Great central location, 5 minutes walk from the train station, Tesco just a few minutes' walk across the bridge for food supplies, and check-in was seamless. The only negative is that the apartment is above a bar with loud music able to be heard in the bedroom, ...

Reviewed on 21 Feb 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

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

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

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

Urquhart Castle

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
The vast, simple beauty of Culloden is amplified when our eyes zoom into the ecosystem that lives and thrives here. It was a buzzing afternoon. Bees and bumblebees were just busy at work late in the afternoon when I stopped by the battlefield. #lifeatexpedia #scotland

Culloden Battlefield

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

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

Eden Court Theatre
HDTCMN The Eastgate shopping centre in Inverness in the Highland Reigon of Scotland. SCO 11,266.

Eastgate Shopping Centre

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Eastgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Inverness. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.

Eastgate Shopping Centre

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Urquhart Castle showing a lake or waterhole and building ruins

Inverness