Some Things To Do
Inverness
Approx. 1.5 hours from lodging. Inverness is a city on Scotland’s northeast coast, where the River Ness meets the Moray Firth. It's the largest city and the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands. Inverness offers attractions like Inverness Castle, the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, and the Victorian Market, while nearby historical sites include Culloden Battlefield and the Clava Cairns. You can explore Loch Ness, visit the Caledonian Canal, or take a dolphin-watching tour on the River Ness.
Leakey's Bookshop
Scotland's largest secondhand bookshop, family-owned and run since 1979 selling used and antiquarian books, maps and prints.
The Tomatin Distillery Visitor Centre
Book a whiskey distillery tour & tasting in Inverness!
Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery
"Rising from the banks of the River Ness, Uile-bheist brewery & distillery curates the finest artisan whisky and beer in the heart of Inverness. From our Discovery Tour and tutored tastings to waterside dining overlooking the River Ness, we’ve a range of tours and experiences to choose from, plus plenty more on the way."
Loch Ness
Approx. 1 hour from lodging. At Loch Ness, you can explore historic sites like Urquhart Castle, visit attractions like The Loch Ness Centre to learn about the famous monster, and enjoy boat tours or cruises on the loch itself. Other activities include hiking along the Loch Ness 360° Trail, exploring the village of Fort Augustus, and discovering local wildlife and natural beauty.
Glenfinnan Viaduct
Approx. 35 min. from lodging. The famous Glenfinnan viaduct carries the railway to Glenfinnan Station across a 1,000 ft span, 100 ft above the ground. The Jacobite Steam Train* runs from here to Fort William and Mallaig in summer months with regular trains available the rest of the year. The filming of the second and third Harry Potter books, Harry Potter and the Chambers of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, took place in this area with the Hogwarts Express calling at Glenfinnan.
Glencoe
Approx. 40 min from lodging. Where we are getting married! :) Glencoe is a famous valley in the Scottish Highlands known for its stunning scenery and dramatic mountains, as well as its tragic history. It is a popular destination for hillwalkers, climbers, and tourists, and is home to a small village that shares the same name. Things to do in Glencoe 1) Drive through the valley 2) Meeting of the Three Waters 3) Hike to The Lost Valley (Coire Gabhail) 4) Visit the Clachaig Inn 5) See the filming location for Hagrid’s Hut 6) Photograph Buachaille Etive Mòr 7) Marvel at The Three Sisters 8) Visit the Glencoe Visitor Centre 9) Eilean Munde 10) Take ‘that’ Skyfall photo 11) Hike the Devil’s Staircase 12) Hike to Signal Rock 13) Glencoe Lochan Trails 14) Black Rock House
