Guidebook for Inverness
Drinks & Nightlife
Music venue which also has a lovely little locally owned coffee shop called the Little Bird House.
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Ironworks
122B Academy StMusic venue which also has a lovely little locally owned coffee shop called the Little Bird House.
Always busy full of locals and tourists alike! With lots of outdoor seating and stunning views over the city and the castle, its worth the extra walk from the house.
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The Castle Tavern
1 View PlAlways busy full of locals and tourists alike! With lots of outdoor seating and stunning views over the city and the castle, its worth the extra walk from the house.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous walks round this working canal. Beautiful views across the Firth towards the Kessock Bridge - and all flat so really easy walking!
Muirtown Basin
Telford StreetGorgeous walks round this working canal. Beautiful views across the Firth towards the Kessock Bridge - and all flat so really easy walking!
Gorgeous circular route - takes about an hour to an hour and a half round trip from the house.
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Ness Islands
Great Glen WayGorgeous circular route - takes about an hour to an hour and a half round trip from the house.
Inverness Castle
Offer boat trips down the canal and onto Loch Ness down to Urquhart Castle as a short day trip. Hopefully you'll spot the Monster!
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Jacobite Cruises
Margaret StreetOffer boat trips down the canal and onto Loch Ness down to Urquhart Castle as a short day trip. Hopefully you'll spot the Monster!
Dolphin Spirt
MarinaBoat trips to see the dolphins
Inverness Dolphin Cruises
Boat trips to see the dolphins
Getting Around
Pretty sure these guys do bicycle hire - and right next to the canal so you can get pedalling and see the sights! (on the flat!)
monsterbike
Unit 9 Canal RdPretty sure these guys do bicycle hire - and right next to the canal so you can get pedalling and see the sights! (on the flat!)
Railway Station Station Square
Bus Station
Margaret StreetFocus Vehicle Rental Ltd
21 Seafield RdInverness City Taxis
7 Canal RdLocal Taxi firm
Entertainment & Activities
The local premiership football team play here - interesting fact is that Fiona used to be their team physiotherapist!
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Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club
Stadium RoadThe local premiership football team play here - interesting fact is that Fiona used to be their team physiotherapist!
Large leisure centre with competition pool, kids pool with flumes and outdoor pool. Gym, classes, climbing wall and running track. Very friendly and up to date facility.
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Inverness Leisure
Bught LaneLarge leisure centre with competition pool, kids pool with flumes and outdoor pool. Gym, classes, climbing wall and running track. Very friendly and up to date facility.
Inverness Ice Centre
2 Bught DrIce rink - offering skating, curling and ice hockey.
Arts & Culture
Lots of varied activities at Eden Court - they have a really good website to find out what's going on if you would like to book something.
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Eden Court Inverness
Bishops RoadLots of varied activities at Eden Court - they have a really good website to find out what's going on if you would like to book something.
Essentials
Nearby supermarket where you can pick up most things - including a fresh bakery in store.
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The Co-operative Food
Nearby supermarket where you can pick up most things - including a fresh bakery in store.
Tesco Metro
10 Tomnahurich StSupermarket with all the essentials.
Raigmore Hospital
Raigmore Hospital Large Hospital - with an A&E department.
Police Scotland
6 Burnett RdThe Head Gardener
58 Church StLocally owned beauty house - do everything from nails, to makeup etc - parking available. Contact them direct for all your beauty needs!
The Dolls House
22b Longman DrLocally owned beauty house - do everything from nails, to makeup etc - parking available. Contact them direct for all your beauty needs!
Shopping
Many independantly owned little shops - from jewellers to chocolatiers!
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I-Market ye-Victorian
Academy StreetMany independantly owned little shops - from jewellers to chocolatiers!
Small locally owned shop full of really special gifts! They wrap it all up for you as well, to save any hassle. Beautifully presented treasure trove!
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The Drawing Room
14 Kingsmills RdSmall locally owned shop full of really special gifts! They wrap it all up for you as well, to save any hassle. Beautifully presented treasure trove!