Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn
What a view.......
This area, centred on Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, offers a wide range of places to visit. With the Moray coast to the east, Loch Ness to the south and the wide open spaces of Caithness, Sutherland and Ross to the north and west, its easy to see why many visitors see this region as a perfect base from where to start some serious exploring.
Does "Culloden" ring a bell? Why not visit this 1746 battlefield east of Inverness. And what about the impressive ruins of Urquhart Castle sitting on the shore of Loch Ness near Drumnadrochit.
All these places are within easy reach. Although you'll probably not see any sign of the creature supposedly lurking beneath the surface of the loch, the scenery is superb.
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Site rating
- This is a personal favourite! (***)
- A real Scottish highlight! (**)
- Have a look if you’re in the area. (*)
- A hefty dollop of imagination is a must. (-)
My very personal selection:
Location: Dufftown / GPS/Map: 57.453237,-3.124742
Location: Culloden / GPS/Map: 57.477278,-4.100404
Location: Cannich / GPS/Map: 57.265358,-4.982300
Location: Drumnadrochit / GPS/Map: 57.325804,-4.424151
Location: Nairn / GPS/Map: 57.549499,-3.848863
Location: Drumnadrochit / GPS/Map: 57.324327,-4.442459
And than there are.......
Location: Auldearn / GPS/Map: 57.572501,-3.811569
Location: Beauly / GPS/Map: 57.484137,-4.457144
Location: Cullicudden / GPS/Map: 57.643429,-4.293227
Location: Cawdor / GPS/Map: 57.524302,-3.926664
Clava Cairns **
Location: Culloden / GPS/Map: 57.473606,-4.073642
Location: Foyers / GPS/Map: 57.250015,-4.490291
Location: Ardersier / GPS/Map: 57.583780,-4.071410
Location: Ardersier / GPS/Map: 57.583780,-4.071410
Location: Invermoriston / GPS/Map: 57.263613,-4.529355