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