Inverness

Inverness is an excellent touring Centre with good road ,rail and air connections. Inverness has a population of approx 55000 and said to be one of the fastest growing cities in Europe. Inverness was only one of three towns to be granted city status by the queen in 2000 with the official ceremony in march 2001. Inverness castle was built on the site of an earlier fortress and now houses the sheriff courts, a small museum and tearoom. At the rear stands a statue of flora MacDonald. Inverness provides many comfortable hotels and bed and breakfast establishments with many within easy reach of the centre itself.

Inverness is the gateway to the highlands and whatever direction you take the scenery is breathtaking. Inverness has everything for everyone young and old with it's swing bridges and floral displays providing a very picturesque walk by day or night. Inverness has a large sports centre and swimming pool,large cinema complex, rollerball, and three golf courses.

Shopping

The eastgate shopping centre has just been expanded to almost twice it's original size with the new part only opening in march 2003. shops include debenhams,Laura Ashley, marks and Spenser,next, Argos many more for you to browse through. there are also many more shops in the high street,academy street and church street. you are sure to find what you are looking for.

Entertainment

Eden court theatre provides all year entertainment including drama, ballet, comedy, music and cinema. Details of what is currently showing can be provided during your visit.

There are many places of interest in and around Inverness to suit all tastes, be it castles, historical sites or places of myth and legend.
Whatever direction you take the landscape and scenery are breathtaking.