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Part of Inverness-shire

Inverness.

Where to go, eat and stay, and the days between.

The Great Glen Way by Thistle Trekking, Fort William

The guide.

Welcome to Hidden Scotland’s guide to Inverness, the thriving, modern capital of the Scottish Highlands.

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Things to do

What to see and do2

Eating and drinking

Where we would eat3

Where to stay

Places to sleep4

Itineraries

Days out, planned5

The story

Introduction, History, Areas and more

Things to do.

What to see, and what each is like
See them all

Eating and drinking.

Where we would eat
All of them

Where to stay.

A place to sleep, and what it is like
See them all

The itineraries.

Days we have driven, with the stops in order

The story.

The written parts of the guide, each on its own page
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History

The history of Inverness is the history of the Highlands in microcosm, a story of saints, kings, clan warfare, and pivotal battles.

2 minutes
2

Areas

Inverness is a compact city, with its main features and surrounding attractions conveniently grouped.

2 minutes
3

Getting around

Inverness is the main transport hub for the entire Highland region.

2 minutes
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Your own guide to Inverness.

Tell us when you are coming and who with. We build your days round where you sleep, from the places on this page, with the drives worked out. Print it and take it in the car.

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