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Top Attractions & Accommodation Providers In Inverness

By Pat Baker

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Inverness is the Capital of the Scottish Highlands and for a few years has been one of the fastest growing cities in Western Europe. It now has a very cosmopolitan feel and has become popular with tourists from all over the world keen to see the beautiful scenery, enjoy some relaxation or discover ancestral connections with Scotland's colourful history.

Inverness has excellent travel links with rail and bus stations right in the City Centre and Inverness Airport only 20 minutes drive away. Budget airlines, Easyjet and Flybe, fly from a number of Uk destinations including London Gatwick, Luton, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Belfast.

The City Centre offers a variety of shops along and around the pedestrian high street as well as in the Eastgate Shopping Centre. The Victorian Market on Union Street is a "must see" with its mix of small shops - it really feels like stepping back in time.

Inverness now offers a huge selection of excellent restaurants which offer great food and terrific value for money. Some of the more popular venues include The Mustard Seed, Rocpool, Riverhouse, Café 1 and River Café all of which are likely to be only a short stroll from your chosen Inverness bed and breakfast. A short drive from Inverness at Dores is the Dores Inn located on the edge of Loch Ness. The Dores Inn offers top quality food with a stunning location and is well worth a visit.

Being centrally located Inverness is the perfect place to base yourself if you are planning to explore the Highlands as most places can be reached in less than three hours offering great day trips. Two of the obvious attractions of Inverness are Loch Ness and Culloden Battlefield. Loch Ness famous for "Nessie" the Loch Ness Monster is the largest loch in Scotland being over 22 miles long and holding more water than all of the English lakes put together. Jacobite offers a variety of cruises on Loch Ness with options to also include a tour of Urquhart Castle and the Loch Ness Visitor Centre. Culloden Battlefield opened its new visitor centre just a few years ago and offers an informative and involving experience whilst you learn about the history of the Jacobites and the Battle of Culloden.

Our Top 10 Recommended Attractions for Inverness & the Highlands are:
1. Loch Ness & Urquhart Castle
2. Culloden Battlefield & Visitor Centre
3. Cawdor Castle
4. Fort George
5. Glen Affric & The Great Glen Way
6. Black Isle & Cromarty
7. Aviemore & The Cairngorm National Park
8. Whiskey Trail Of Speyside
9. Golf - over 30 courses to choose from
10. Brodie Castle

Inverness has a huge choice of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets ranging from the backpackers hostels right up to 5 star Inverness Hotels. There are about 35 hotels in and around Inverness and more than 150 guest houses and B&Bs if you prefer a more personal service offered by an Inverness bed and breakfast . We recommend that visitors choose a hotel or B&B that suits them in style, price and location and then check out their reviews on TripAdvisor.

Inverness is incredibly busy during the summer months from June through to the end of September and it's important to book your preferred accommodation (blank) in advance to avoid disappointment.

Three of the most highly rated Inverness Hotels are:
1. Culloden House Hotel
2. Loch Ness Country House Hotel
3. Rocpool Reserve Hotel

And the three most highly rated Inverness Bed And Breakfasts:
1. Avalon Guest House
2. Moyness House
3. Trafford Bank

Inverness is renowned for its Highland Hospitality and you are sure to enjoy your time in the Capital of Scotland.

Take a look at the Inverness Hotels website: http://www.bedandbreakfast-inverness.co.uk for the best prices on Inverness accommodation and Inverness Bed And Breakfasts.

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