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Things to see in Inverness (United Kingdom): 57 places and when to go
Inverness is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 57 places in and around it, mainly History (30), Nature (17), Mountains (13). The best known are Cawdor Castle, Fort George, Highland and Inverness Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 20. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 57.4671, -4.2333
- Places
- 57 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (30) · Nature (17) · Mountains (13) · Food and drink (4) · Architecture (4) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 177 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sgùrr a' Phollain, at 855 m.
What to see in Inverness
The places in and around Inverness, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cawdor CastleScottish castle, built ca. 1380, with many later additions; fictional home of Macbeth19 km
- Fort George, Highland18th-century fortress built in the Scottish Highlands in the aftermath of the Jacobite Rising of 174516 km
- Inverness CastleCastle in Inverness, Highland, Scotland, UK1.1 km
- Beauly FirthFirth in Highland, Scotland, UK5.7 km
- Tomatin distilleryFood and drink19 km
- Glen Ord distilleryWhisky distillery in Highland, Scotland, UK16 km
- Beaufort Castle, ScotlandCastle near Beauly in Inverness-shire, northern Scotland15 km
- Brahan CastleCastle in Highland, Scotland, UK18 km
- Aldourie Castle19th-century mansion incorporating a 1626 castle, by Loch Ness, Highland, Scotland, UK9.1 km
- Castle LeodTower house in Achterneed, Highland, Scotland, UK23 km
- Castle StuartCastle in Highland, Scotland, UK9.8 km
- CawdorRoman fort in Scotland15 km
- Chanonry PointPeninsula in Highland, Scotland, UK15 km
- Beauly PrioryMonastery in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Chanonry LighthouseLighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK15 km
- Culloden ViaductRailway bridge in Scotland10 km
- Erchless CastleCastle in Highland, Scotland, UK25 km
- Kilravock CastleCastle in Highland, Scotland, UK16 km
- KnockfarrelNature · Mountains21 km
- Rogie FallsSeries of waterfalls on Black Water, Highland, Scotland, UK26 km
- Ardclach Bell TowerBell tower in Ardclach, Highland, Scotland, UK29 km
- Craig PhadrigArchaeological site in Highland, Scotland, UK2.5 km
- Dalcross CastleCastle in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Inverness Museum and Art GalleryMuseum in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom1.2 km
And the other 33, by what you come to do:
- History: Kilcoy Castle, Moniack Castle, Rait Castle, Redcastle, Balnuaran of Clava, Culloden House Hotel, Fairburn Tower, Ormond Castle, Mains of Gask,ring cairn and standing stones 130m SSW of, Railway Viaduct, Nairn, Carn na Buaile, Dores Parish Church, East Lodge, Scatwell House, Eilean nan Clach, crannog, Findhorn Bridge
- Temples: Old High St Stephen's, Old Parish Church, Academy Street, Nairn
- Nature: Beinn Acha' Bhraghad, Carn Bad an Daimh, Carn Coire na Caorach, Càrn Glac an Eich, Càrn Leachtar Dhubh, Carn na h-Easgainn, Carn Phris Mhoir, Coille Mhòr, Sgùman Mòr, Sgùrr a' Phollain, Munlochy Bay, Càrn Glas
- Museums and art: Highland Museum of Childhood
- Food and drink: Black Isle Brewery, Uile-bheist Distillery
- Stargazing: Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory
When to go to Inverness
The best time to visit Inverness is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not6:59
- FebPossible9:06
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time14:00
- MayBest time16:18
- JunBest time17:40
- JulBest time17:05
- AugBest time15:01
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:57
- NovBetter not7:36
- DecPossible6:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 20. In April, 56 of the 57 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Inverness
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 177 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Highland15 places24 km
- Alness23 places25 km
- Forres22 places40 km
- Kingussie29 places43 km
- Tain15 places43 km
- Fort Augustus27 places45 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Inverness?
The best known: Cawdor Castle, Fort George, Highland, Inverness Castle, Beauly Firth, Tomatin distillery. In all, 57 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Inverness?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 20.
How do you get to Inverness?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 177 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Inverness as the destination and these 57 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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