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PLACES TO VISIT FOR THE DAY

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With its suspension bridges across the River Ness and old stone buildings, it is a pretty place which is well-known for its floral displays (frequently a winner of awards in the Bloom of Britain competitions). In December 2000, it was one of only 3 towns to be awarded city status by the Queen.

Walk down along the river banks (in the direction of the Caledonian Canal) and you'll find the Ness Islands where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of the shops. Cross the river on the little bridges and you can visit Bught Park. Close by you will find the Floral Hall - a sub-tropical horticultural extravaganza with small waterfall, fish and alsorts of plants/trees (open all year round). Small admission charge. I particularly like the cactus hall - quite a surprise!
Not far from here is the ice rink and the Inverness Leisure centre (with swimming pool, gym, climbing wall, etc.)
Walking up the river in the other direction (towards the harbour) you will see Ben Wyvis on the skyline (as seen in the photo below).

Inverness and Ben Wyvis

The Tourist Information Office is located on Bridge Street up some steps overlooking the road (ramp for disabled access). This includes a bureau de change, booking office for Caledonian MacBrayne ferries, gift shop, and accommodation booking service. Plus Internet access on 2 PC terminals

Inverness has an excellent Museum and Art gallery between the castle and the tourist office. Open 9am-5pm, Monday-Saturday all year. Includes gift shop and coffee shop.

Inverness Public Library is situated near the bus station. The Highlands and Islands Archivist Robert Steward and Genealogist Alistair MacLeod may be able to help you with historical or ancestry research but it is advisable to contact them in advance of your arrival - phone

If you are thinking of moving to Inverness or the Highland Region - visit the living/working in Scotland web page which provides links for finding jobs, houses, etc.

Eden Court Theatre Eden Court Theatre, situated near the cathedral, is the venue for shows, music and cinema. Originally built in the 1970s, the building incorporates part of the old Bishop's Palace and is said to be haunted by the 'Green Lady' ghost of a wife of one of the bishop's who hanged herself there.

The other place to see films (movies) is at the Vue multi-screen cinema complex just outside city centre at the retail park off the main road heading to Aberdeen.
Lots of events take place every year throughout Inverness and the Highland region - click here for the Inverness events calendar.

Internet access is available at:

  • The Tourist Information Office on Bridge Street (which has access via 2 computers)
  • Inverness Library (free 30-minute slots bookable in advance)
  • 'Mailboxes' next to the railway station
  • 'Fun Factory' (amusement arcade and Internet cafe) in the alley at the back of Woolworths
  • The laundrette in Young Street (opposite Tesco) across the bridge from the Castle
  • McDonalds (High Street) offers wi-fi access.

Sport and Outdoor Activities
There are plenty of opportunities for sports and outdoor activities in Inverness and the Highlands (see separate lists for specific regions such as the Cairngorm mountains).

OutdoorInverness is the web site of local activity providers in the Inverness Outdoor Network and includes details of activities available in the region including walking, watersports, paintballing, skiing, horse riding, etc.
Also see the outdoor activity operators list in The Internet Guide to Scotland for more companies in the area.

Tiso Inverness Outdoor Experience is a huge shop on the Longman estate which has an 18 ft climbing wall, plus large range of hire equipment and bikes.

The port of Inverness is mainly commercial, but has a small yacht haven. If you need equipment, then Caley Marina is the chandlery on Canal Road.
The Caledonian Canal is very popular with yachts and barges (see boat trip links). It stretches some 60 miles from Inverness via Loch Ness to Fort William. You can walk and cycle along the towpath in Inverness

 


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