Is Inverness Worth Visiting?

Inverness is the Capital of the Scottish Highlands and often used as a gateway to popular destinations like the NC500 or the Isle of Skye. But

the city of Inverness itself is also worth a visit

. Plan to spend at least a day here at the beginning or end of your trip.

How many days should I spend in Inverness?

Some of the absolute most beautiful and interesting places in the country lie within an hour or two of Inverness and it is so worth planning to spend

2 to 3 days

in Inverness is the best idea to get the most out of the area.

What is Inverness like to visit?

Inverness is a friendly and fun place to go out in the evening, with a lively pub scene, flourishing local music, theatres, places to dance, and more. … One of the best places to enjoy local music and local drinks is

Hootananny

, especially when they clear the tables to allow dancing.

Why should you visit Inverness?

Inverness is one of the best places to learn about Scottish history, particularly

the history the Jacobite rebellions

. Culloden, the site of one of the bloody last battles of the Jacobite Uprising, sits on a windswept moor on the outskirts of the city and is one of the most poignant and moving places in Scotland.

Which is better Inverness or Aberdeen?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Inverness and Aberdeen, we can see that Inverness is more expensive. And not only is

Aberdeen

much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aberdeen would let you spend less money overall.

Is Inverness a safe city?

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Inverness is 1 in 54. Based on FBI crime data,

Inverness is not one of the safest communities in America

. Relative to Florida, Inverness has a crime rate that is higher than 53% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is Inverness pretty?

Inverness is a

beautiful

, small city with a population of just 70,000, located on Scotland's northeast coast, where the River Ness meets the Moray Firth inlet of the North Sea. Its Old Town features cathedrals and churches from the 18th-century, and there are a handful of incredible castles in and around Inverness.

Do I need a car in Inverness?

Being a rural area, not all parts of Inverness, Loch Ness and the surrounding villages are serviced by frequent buses. But that doesn't mean you can only travel in Scotland by car!

What is the prettiest town in Scotland?

We received over 40,000 votes from passionate residents aiming to showcase why their town or village was the most charming and picturesque place in the country, and the results are now in. With 3614 votes…

Millport

takes the title for Scotland's most beautiful town.

What is the nicest city in Scotland?

1. Edinburgh. The Royal Mile in Edinburgh. …
2. Glasgow. Bridge over the River Clyde in Glasgow. …
3. Aberdeen. Blooming flowers in Johnston Gardens, Aberdeen. …
4. Dundee. Dundee. …
5. Inverness. Inverness. …
6. Perth. City center of Perth along the River Tay. …
7. Stirling. Path leading to Stirling old town, Scotland. …
8. Ayr.

Which is bigger Perth or Inverness?

Inverness

Population: c. 61,000 – so, of the seven places with designated city status in Scotland, it's bigger than Perth and Stirling. The Capital of the Highlands acquired its city status in 2000.

Does Inverness have a beach?

Set in the heart of the Highlands, Inverness is the perfect place to discover some of

Scotland's most beautiful sandy beaches

. Most visit Inverness for its rich Scottish culture which offers endless adventures and exciting things to do.

How do I spend a day in Inverness?

1. Inverness Castle.
2. Inverness Museum & Art Gallery.
3. Leakey's Bookshop.
4. Victorian Market.
5. River Ness & Ness Islands.
6. Inverness Botanic Gardens.
7. Enjoy the Nightlife.

Is there a train from Inverness to Isle of Skye?

Train. It's possible to get most of the way to Skye from Inverness by train. From Inverness train station catch the

regular ScotRail service to Kyle of Lochalsh

. It takes around 2 hours 30 minutes and terminates at the harbour just on the mainland side of the Skye Bridge.