5 Relaxed, Laid Back And Historical Reasons To Visit Inverness, Scotland, UK
One of those parts of Scotland that most people have heard of but which many don’t know what it has to offer, Inverness actually has a plethora of sights and attractions to suit everyone’s individual needs.
Inverness, Scotland, UK by Phillip Capper
From a vibrant city feel through to miles upon miles of natural beauty and a number of fantastic examples of Scottish history, it’s the latter two where Inverness and the surrounding area really excels – and there are five reasons why.
1. It’s home to River Ness
The most famous ‘Ness’ in Scotland is without doubt Loch Ness, but there are many out there who believe River Ness – a river that flows from the loch – is much more worthy of a visit.
With banks lined by beautiful buildings, from hotels with wonderful views through to St Andrew’s Cathedral, it’s also home to a staggering amount of wildlife. Known for its salmon, you can also regularly see seals, house martins and diving birds, with the latter alone making a visit worthwhile.
2. You can stand upon an actual battlefield
In 1745, the final pitched battle was fought at Culloden, when William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland proved victorious over the Jacobite forces of Charles Stuart, instantly stopping any continued attempts to overthrow the House of Hanover.
Combining an exhibition of the battlefield with a great audio tour, Culloden Battlefield is a short drive out of Inverness city centre but is well worth the journey. Plus, if you’re a member of the National Trust, you get free entry.
3. Plodda Falls is stunningly beautiful
Said to be one of the most beautiful waterfalls in all of Scotland, although a popular attraction, Plodda Falls is visited nowhere near as much as many of the other natural attractions in the country. A perfect destination for a peaceful and tranquil trip when you’re staying in Inverness, you’re almost guaranteed to be blown away by the natural spectacle.
Inverness reflects in the Ness, Scotland, UK by Imaohw
Whilst the bridge that allowed you to walk across the top of the 150 foot high waterfall has been removed in recent years, it has been replaced with a fantastic viewing platform, allowing you to take in the breathtaking waterfall from a position that you simply can’t do with many others around the world.
4. You can go dolphin watching
It might sound more like daytrip more typical of a tropical destination, but you can actually regularly see dolphins – and other aquatic wildlife – if you take a short drive outside of Inverness to a place called Chanonry Point.
With a lovely beach and a much adored lighthouse, there are some who say they have visited Chanonry Point a few times and not seen dolphins, but there are many, many more who have witnessed the dolphins frolicking close to the shore on a regular basis.
Dophin at Chanonry Point, Scotland, UK by EmPemm
Definitely worth a trip, as aside from the fact it’s extremely likely you’ll see some of nature’s most wonderful animals simply having fun, the whole area is beautiful.
5. Inverness Castle is nothing short of awe-inspiring
Situated on a wonderful cliff top position (and obviously a strategic one when it was actually in use), the views looking from – and to – Inverness Castle make it one of the most charming and unspoilt castles in the country.
Whilst the actual castle itself isn’t open to the public, the grounds of the red sand stone building are and a visit is very much advised, if not purely to get a photo in front of this wonderful Inverness landmark.
As a city, Inverness might be popular and there’s no doubt it has something to offer most, but its attractions might seem like anything other than relaxed and laid back at first.
However, with just a little research you can come across a range of such sights and attractions, with the five here really just a small amount of those you can sample easily in and around Inverness.
Matthew Bettoli writes for holiday cottages Inverness provider Cottages and Castles.
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