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Inverness Travel Guide: 329 reviews and 731 photos
Travel Dates: August 22-23, 2005.
Inverness was both our favourite and, unfortunately, the shortest stop in our tour of Scotland. The people were absolutely fantastic and helpful above-and-beyond the call of duty. We were literally chauffeured around the town by locals!
Inverness reminds me a bit of a bizzarro version of my own hometown, North Bay. A mirror opposite--the town, the people who live there, and the hospitality are everything my town should be.
Scottish By Birth, British By Law, Highlander by the Grace of God!
I can't thank the owner of the Smithton Hotel, Norry, enough for driving us to and from the Culloden Battlefield and taking us to a local pub. And many thanks go out to my friends Paul and Carol, whom I met several years ago in Cancun. We went out for dinner with them and they took the entire next morning off of work and drove us all around Loch Ness and to Urquhart Castle. Now that's more than a wee bit kind of 'em!
Things Paul Says That I Don't Understand: "Ma heeds knittin!", "Aroon the heelan capital oh michty me", "Boiled frog syndrome", "Crikey, we could have done a fly by", "It's pis*ing down here ", "Ring me from a non mobile", "Better shoot the crow", "Wee kilted pin men", "Anyway, think I've parroted on a bit".
When I think back to Scotland now--almost two years after my visit, it's Inverness that always comes to mind and tugs strongly at my heartstrings. Its rolling foggy hills, its towns, the pastures of thousands of sheep, the rivers, and all the great people I met there. It makes my eyes misty with longing.
I think I have unfinished business in Inverness. A revisit in the hopefully not too distant future is definitely in order.
Recommended Movie: "Incident at Loch Ness (2004)".
- Pros:The people! The lochs, rivers and firth, and the Culloden field.
- Cons:None that I could see, but I imagine it could be very damp here in the winter.
- In a nutshell:Perfect Scotland!
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Culloden Moor
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Highland Cattle
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"Highland cows" or "hairy cows" or "hyan coos", are a must-see while in this part of northern Scotland! It's just such a... more travel advice
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Urquhart Castle
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Urquhart Castle (pronounced "urkurt") sits majestically on the rocky banks of Loch Ness along the A82 Highway, 2 miles... more travel advice
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It's a pleasure to read your travel pages, Edward!
I saw information of TV about the area and especially the history of Urquhart castle. You did a nice job of describing the sites for people to appreciate.
that does it! I'm going...and staying at the Smithton!
Hi! Can one be homesick for a place that you haven't lived in, yet? Can't wait to head back to the Highlands this summer. BTW, recently watched Rob Roy, and Liam Neeson's shirt actually gets ripped by the hairy Heilan' Moo ;-)
My nearest big town, where I escape for a day out- can never get enough of it. Great photos.
Inverness - aiiii :) - when in Schco'land I'lll schtik to whischky (did that Sean Connery accent come over, did it? did it?) hihi
I need to order a sweater from james pringle weavers. Dry cleaners srunk it ,now it is a small 50n2595 . How can I do this ?
I knew nothing about Culloden when I was in Scottland, now I am reading a book about and was looking for information here. Very good pafe and tips! Makes me want to go back imediately - and try that hotel, especially,
Inverness is such a nice little town... Love your highland cows - tip... :o)
Sounds like you had a fantastic time in Inverness - I hope that there's more to come of your Scottish odysee... it makes great reading.