Inverness City Experiences & Foodie Road Trip

Day 1: City Exploration & Whisky Tasting

Inverness, Scotland

9:00AM

Inverness Castle

Start your day with a visit to the historic Inverness Castle, offering panoramic views of the city and River Ness.
Inverness Castle is located in the city centre, a short walk from the main shopping area. It takes about 10 minutes to walk there.
Free entry, 1 hour

11:00AM

Loch Ness

Head to the famous Loch Ness, known for the mythical Loch Ness Monster. Enjoy a boat tour or a walk along the shore.
Loch Ness is about a 30-minute drive from Inverness Castle. Take the A82 road south to reach the Loch.
Boat tour: £15 per person, 2 hours

2:00PM

Culloden Battlefield

Visit the historic Culloden Battlefield, the site of the last Jacobite uprising. Explore the visitor centre and battlefield.
Culloden Battlefield is a 15-minute drive from Loch Ness. Take the B9006 road east to reach the battlefield.
Entry: £11 per adult, 2 hours

4:30PM

Tomatin Distillery

End your day with a tour of Tomatin Distillery, where you can learn about whisky production and enjoy a tasting session.
Tomatin Distillery is a 20-minute drive from Culloden Battlefield. Take the A9 road south to reach the distillery.
Tour: £10 per person, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Castle Visit & Dolphin Watching

Inverness, Scotland

9:00AM

Urquhart Castle

Start your day with a visit to the picturesque Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness. Explore the ruins and enjoy the views.
Urquhart Castle is a 30-minute drive from Inverness. Take the A82 road south to reach the castle.
Entry: £9 per adult, 2 hours

11:30AM

Chanonry Point

Head to Chanonry Point for a chance to spot dolphins in the Moray Firth. Enjoy the scenic coastal views.
Chanonry Point is a 40-minute drive from Urquhart Castle. Take the A9 road north to reach the point.
Free to visit, 1 hour

1:30PM

Lunch at The Mustard Seed

Enjoy a delicious lunch at The Mustard Seed, a popular restaurant in Inverness known for its Scottish cuisine.
The Mustard Seed is located in the city centre of Inverness, a short drive from Chanonry Point.
Average meal cost: £20 per person, 1.5 hours

3:30PM

Leakey's Bookshop

End your trip with a visit to Leakey's Bookshop, one of Scotland's largest second-hand bookshops housed in a historic church.
Leakey's Bookshop is located in Inverness city centre, a short drive from The Mustard Seed.
Free to visit, 1 hour
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