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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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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)
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
The price is AU$120 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$120
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Inverness. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room, facilities was good. Be good to have a food option for this arriving after 9pm

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery
Kingsmills Hotel

Kingsmills Hotel

4 out of 5
Culcabock Road Inverness Scotland
The price is AU$136 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$136
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Staff were very courteous and helpful. When we checked out I let them know the extractor fan wasn’t working and also the window won’t stay o

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Kingsmills Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

4 out of 5
Fresson Circle, Dalcross Inverness Scotland
The price is AU$105 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$105
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great welcome on arrival. Staff couldn't be more helpful. Traveling with a wheelchair and a dog isn't always the easiest of journeys, but we all felt very welcome, including Peat the dog. Accessible room and bathroom were both excellent. Always enjoy our stays here to visit the grandkids.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
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Rossal House Apartments

Rossal House Apartments

4 out of 5
Rossal House Inverness Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Inverness. Enjoy free parking, a computer station and housekeeping. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Ness Islands are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
The staff is top notch! We woke up to a flat tire and they helped us get on our way. The house is beautiful and the gardens were stunning. We loved staying here

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

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 Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (537 reviews)
The apartment exceeded our expectations. Great central location, 5 minutes walk from the train station, Tesco just a few minutes' walk across the bridge for food supplies, and check-in was seamless. The only negative is that the apartment is above a bar with loud music able to be heard in the bedroom, ...

Reviewed on 21 Feb 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 (50 reviews)
Lovely place in the town centre bit noisy at night but earplugs provided do the job Would definitely stay again

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Waverley Inn Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Inverness Castle showing heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements

Inverness Castle

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Inverness Castle
Urquhart Castle featuring tranquil scenes, a lake or waterhole 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
Inverness Cathedral featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and night scenes

Inverness Cathedral

Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.

Inverness Cathedral
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 visit to Culloden Battlefield. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Culloden Battlefield
Eden Court Theatre which includes 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 search for that perfect souvenir 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

Activities

Inverness: Guided Walking Tour with a Local

Inverness: Guided Walking Tour with a Local

AU$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Inverness: Guided Walking Tour with a Local
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

AU$97
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
Town on Scottish coastline

Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

AU$126
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

AU$112
per adult
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour
From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

AU$123
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Glenfinnan Viaduct for the Jacobite Steam Train

Inverness: Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness Adventure

AU$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Inverness: Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness Adventure
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Cities near Dores

Urquhart Castle which includes a lake or waterhole and a ruin

Inverness

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