How do you get to the centre of Inverness from the airport?

There are four main methods of getting from Inverness Airport to Inverness: train, bus, taxi, or hire car. It is a distance of around nine miles, with the A96 the connecting road. To make the most of the city's beautiful surroundings, you can easily hire a car at the airport for your whole stay. If you'd rather avoid driving yourself, there's also a dedicated taxi zone at the airport. Inverness Airport Railway Station is another option - there's a bus that takes visitors from the airport directly to the station, or a well-lit walkway connecting the two. Walking to the station will take around 20 minutes. If you prefer this method of transport, a bus runs every 30 minutes from the airport into town. Depending on traffic, it takes 37 minutes to reach the city.

What is Inverness popular for?

Inverness is popular for its quaint buildings, mediaeval history, and its easy access to the Scottish Highlands. Surrounded by natural landscapes and prehistoric sites, it's a history hunter's dream, with something new to be discovered at every turn. Inverness isn't just popular as a location on its own - it's seen as the perfect base for visiting Loch Ness, the supposed home of the legendary Loch Ness Monster.

How do you spend a day in Inverness?

Start your day with a traditional Scottish breakfast at one of the many local cafes before wandering off along the paved High Street, home to boutique shops, bars and cafes. Be sure to pay a visit to Leakey's Bookstore, with its floor-to-ceiling shelves packed with old and new books. Then check out Inverness Cathedral, Abertarff House and the Flora McDonald Statue. All can be viewed from the outside if you're on a budget, but if the famous Scottish weather has taken a turn, you can go into Abertarff House, the oldest house in Inverness, or take refuge in the Cathedral. In the evening, take the weight off your feet by visiting Church Street, full of bars and restaurants, for a spot to eat and a chance to mix with the locals as the sun sets.

What day trips can you do from Inverness?

Inverness is a great base for day trips, and there are plenty of great things to see and do on a short journey out of the city. Perhaps the most iconic is to visit the banks of Loch Ness, the rumoured home of the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Book a day trip to take in the banks of the Loch and dinner in one of the quaint pubs along the way. You can even take a boat trip out onto the loch, 227m deep in places, to see if you can find Nessie for yourself. Another fictional character you can encounter on day trips from Inverness is Harry Potter. The real-life Hogwarts Express runs on the West Highland Line, where you can see the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train. You can book day trips which include a trip around Loch Ness and a journey on the train. If you prefer to explore on your own, a trip in a car over the Kessock Bridge will take you to the southern edge of the Highlands. With towns such as Dingwall and Maryburgh a short drive away, it's fun to explore at your own pace, knowing you're heading back to the city in the evening.

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Why fly to Inverness?

Remote mountains, stunning natural beauty, myth, folklore and even a mysterious sea monster – holidays in Inverness and the Scottish Highlands offer you something entirely different. Not only does Inverness have the title of most northerly city in the UK, but it also has the honour of being the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. And any trip to arguably the most beautiful part of the country is not complete without first stopping in this small yet vibrant place. Located along the River Ness with the stunning pink-hued Inverness Castle keeping a watchful eye, Inverness is steeped in history both inside and outside the city.

When's the best time to go?

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July

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January

Best time to visit

Inverness is known as the gateway to the Highlands, and it buzzes with life from April to August, when the temperatures are the warmest, the hills are cloaked in a beautiful emerald green colour and the hotels are packed out. This is an especially popular time for families, who flock here to explore the countryside and search for the elusive Nessie, so there’s lots going on.

Avoid the crowds

To avoid the busiest months and take advantage of the lower accommodation prices, consider visiting Inverness in October. This is the point where the distilleries are much less in demand, and the Medieval sites in the old town are easier to get to. The weather is also warmer than you’d expect, with the annual blanket of snow yet to settle on the Highlands. Expect some rainy days, though.

Your Inverness Questions Answered

: There are four main methods of getting from Inverness Airport to Inverness: train, bus, taxi, or hire car. It is a distance of around nine miles, with the A96 the connecting road.

To make the most of the city's beautiful surroundings, you can easily hire a car at the airport for your whole stay. If you'd rather avoid driving yourself, there's also a dedicated taxi zone at the airport.

Inverness Airport Railway Station is another option - there's a bus that takes visitors from the airport directly to the station, or a well-lit walkway connecting the two. Walking to the station will take around 20 minutes. If you prefer this method of transport, a bus runs every 30 minutes from the airport into town. Depending on traffic, it takes 37 minutes to reach the city.