Balnain

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Loch Meiklie
Loch Meiklie
Loch Meiklie in Summer
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Meiklie Bridge Close to where the River Enrick exits Loch Meiklie.
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Balnalurigin Sunset Freezing fog in Glen Urquhart just after sunset with the Glen Affric Hills prominent in the distance. Taken from the holiday cottage at Balnalurigin.
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AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

4 out of 5
GLEBE STREET Inverness Scotland
$80 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$96 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (951 reviews)
We were greeted by friendly helpful staff at reception on our arrival. The small bags of lavender at the lift entrance were a lovely touch. The room was spotless, the bed very comfortable and I slept like a log. There was a good selection for breakfast. Parking was £10, but we ended up in the car ...

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

4 out of 5
CHURCH ST 83-97 Inverness Scotland
$73 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$87 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (616 reviews)
Great hotel perfect location for the city Beautiful quiet room Best shower ever

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive

Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive

4 out of 5
8 Ness Walk Inverness Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$102 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$122 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Great location , awesome venue and amazing staff , we can't wait to return

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive
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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 WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (529 reviews)
This was an amazing find. My partner and I loved it. Large apartment with central location and nice view. Comfortable, spacious and clean. Had bath tub!!! Hot water ran out fast soaks in vance how to manage, user error i guess.Will certainly be back.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Highland Apartments By Mansley
Rossal House Apartments

Rossal House Apartments

4 out of 5
Rossal House Inverness Scotland
Stay at this vacation home in Inverness. Enjoy free parking, a computer station, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Ness Islands are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
The staff is top notch! We woke up to a flat tire and they helped us get on our way. The house is beautiful and the gardens were stunning. We loved staying here

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

Rossal House Apartments
Loch Ness Cottages

Loch Ness Cottages

3.5 out of 5
Brachla, Loch Ness-side Inverness Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Abriachan Forest Trust and Dores Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)
This cottage was so clean, cozy and had ALL amenities. I was more than pleasantly surprised. 10/10

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Loch Ness Cottages
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Popular places to visit

Inverness Castle showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and chateau or palace

Inverness Castle

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Inverness Castle
Urquhart Castle featuring tranquil scenes, heritage elements and a ruin

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
Inverness Cathedral showing heritage elements, night scenes and heritage architecture

Inverness Cathedral

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

Inverness Cathedral
Eden Court Theatre featuring a river or creek and modern architecture

Eden Court Theatre

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

Eden Court Theatre
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 stop at Culloden Battlefield. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

Culloden Battlefield
HDTCMN The Eastgate shopping centre in Inverness in the Highland Reigon of Scotland. SCO 11,266.

Eastgate Shopping Centre

You can do some window-shopping 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

Things to do

Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

$76
per adult
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour
Town on Scottish coastline

Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

$90
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

$88
per adult
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness
Loch Ness and Highlands Explorer Full-Day Tour

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glen Coe and Highlands Explorer Full-Day Tour

$92
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glen Coe and Highlands Explorer Full-Day Tour
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

$72
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
Glenfinnan Viaduct for the Jacobite Steam Train

Inverness: Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness Adventure

$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Inverness: Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness Adventure
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Cities near Balnain

Urquhart Castle which includes building ruins and a lake or waterhole

Inverness

Loch Meiklie Autumn colours on Loch Meiklie along Glen Urquart.
Photo by Martyn Gorman (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Glenurquhart

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