Break out of your festive hibernation and go somewhere different. Make your winter getaways Winteresting in Inverness.
After Dark
Shorter winter days are not an issue at this time of year because it benefits all the amazing things there are to do during the Winter months. Take your pick of cosy cafes, pubs and restaurants. A night at the theatre watching a show or a film or take to the crisp evenings to watch the clearest starry nights with a chance of catching the Northern Lights!
Authentic Food and Drink Experiences
Experience Inverness with your taste buds! Eat and drink your way around the city through delicious experiences, from cafes and local independent restaurants, and everything from pub grub to fine dining experiences. Why not try a whisky tasting or one of the local craft beers or gins will mean you won't even notice the weather!
Explore Highland Walks
Crisp fresh winter days are the best for wrapping up warm and getting outside to breathe in the fresh Highland air, you may get anything from an amazing blue sky or an atmospheric misty morning. Inverness may be a city but there are some fantastic walks with in steps of the city centre. Or if you are feeling a little more adventurous some longer paths, trails and even mountains can be found not far away.
Highland Culture and Traditions
We can promise that discovering everything from kilts to ceilidh music and all the cultural Highland traditions will be a highlight of your City break in Inverness. Learn about your clan history, try a dram of Whisky if you have never before.... you can even learn what Shinty is, if you don't know!
Historic Stories
Inverness may be a small city but it has BIG history, all ready for you to explore within easy reach of the city centre. Discover the true story of the 1745 rising at Culloden Battlefield, or visit the impressive Fort George, the 19th century fortress on the edge of the Moray firth. A walk around Inverness itself will uncover numerous beautiful historic buildings, such as the townhouse, churches and the Inverness cathedral.
Shop Till You Drop
Whether you are looking for the perfect holiday gift, or want to take home a highland memory to remember your trip by, or just a bit of general retail therapy, Inverness city centre has everything from the well-known high street brands to local, independent shops selling local gifts, crafts and produce. The only struggle will be wanting to buy it all!
Winter 2022/23 in Inverness and Loch Ness
Winterested in Inverness and Loch Ness? From loch canoeing to festive panto, to live music and Hogmanay celebrations, there are so many ways to experience Inverness & Loch Ness this winter.
There are plenty of goings on in and around Loch Ness and Inverness during the winter. The surrounding countryside offers the ideal backdrop for these popular events.