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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)
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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
$95 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$114 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Inverness. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Hotel upgraded us to a lovely room with views of the river.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

4 out of 5
Fresson Circle, Dalcross Inverness Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$91 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$109 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Lovely hotel staff friendly very new and clean. Thank u

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
B&B HOTEL Inverness

B&B HOTEL Inverness

3 out of 5
63 Academy Street Inverness Scotland
$81 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$97 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
I stayed in a lovely, spotless, newly renovated and spacious room with a very comfortable bed and pillows. The bathroom again was spotless and newly renovated. The staff were as usual very efficient and friendly throughout my 1 night stay and I was able to leave my luggage in a secure locked room ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

B&B HOTEL Inverness
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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 Mar 12, 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 WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (539 reviews)
Awesome!! Beautiful apartment, beautiful view, awesome location!! Spotless clean!! Super recommend

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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 Mar 13, 2026

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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
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
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
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
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
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

Town on Scottish coastline

Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

$87
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

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

$87
per adult
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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

$89
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

$70
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

$85
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
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Urquhart Castle which includes building ruins and a lake or waterhole

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