Short break to Inverness
A short jaunt to Inverness ticks all the boxes for the perfect city break by train.
Inverness, gateway to the Scottish Highlands, is a scenic city on the River Ness. Inverness Castle offers panoramic views, while Culloden Battlefield commemorates the final Jacobite battle. Nearby Loch Ness, with tales of the mythical Nessie, invites exploration, and forested trails provide nature retreats. Inverness merges Highland culture, natural beauty, and historical intrigue, making it a serene and scenic destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs.
Neighbourhoods in and around Inverness
Holidays by land and sea
The Culloden Battlefield marks the tragic end of the 1745 Jacobite Rising. Explore the museum’s dual perspectives, then walk the field to see key battle markers and immerse yourself in history.
The Moray Firth is home to the world’s northernmost pod of bottlenose dolphins. Climb aboard a low-impact boat with Dolphin Spirit and see these beautiful creatures up close.
Leakey's Bookshop, in a historic Gaelic Church, is Scotland’s largest secondhand bookshop. Browse 100,000 books, maps and prints, and lose hours in the nooks and crannies of this book lovers paradise.
The River Ness flows from Loch Ness to the Moray Firth, offering scenic strolls through Inverness. Don’t miss the Victorian footbridge leading to the peaceful Ness Islands in the river’s heart.
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