There is lots to do in Inverness and the surrounding Scottish Highlands. Below is a list of just some of the local attractions as well as ones that are a little further away. Use the links to connect to the websites for more details. All the details relating to Loch Ness are on their own subsection. Please check individual attractions for opening times and seasonality.
Attractions - All Ages & Kids
Highland Games: Next Highland games are 19 & 20th July 08 www.invernesshighlandgames.com. For current Highland Games thoughout Scotland click on Alba Highland Games.
Fort George - a spectacular Fortress built to keep rebellious Highlanders in order. A fascinating glimpse into Highland military history from the 18th Century onwards.
Culloden Battlefield & Visitors Centre - Culloden Moor, scene of the last major battle fought on mainland Britain on 16th April 1746.
Landmark Forest Theme Park - Carrbridge. Fantastic attraction - shutes, slides, wild water coaster & tress - great for kids of all ages.
Cairngorm Mountain Railway - Funicular railway to 3600ft with great views of the Cairngorms and Caledonian Pine Forest.
Highland Wildlife Park - Scotlands spectular wildlife past and present. With a main reseverve you can watch bison, red deer, wolves etc. Kingussie Inverness-shire.
Strathspey Steam Railway - Runs from Aviemore to Boat of Garten.
Black Isle Wildlife Park - no website listed but you can feed friendly animals, see chicks hatch, hold a snake. Drumsmittal, North Kessock.
Highland Folk Museum - Newtownmore. Captures traditional Highland life from the 18th Century.
