- Inverness Castle. History enthusiasts love this red sandstone castle.
- Inverness Botanic Gardens. Contrast tropical plants with Highland pines as you explore this diverse collection of flora.
- Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.
- River Ness.
- Tomnahurich Hill.
Is Inverness castle open to visitors?
Inverness Castle Tours and Activities. Access to the castle, now occupied by government offices and law courts, is restricted but the grounds are open to the public.
Who lived in Inverness Castle?
The site of the modern castle was established by King Malcolm III, who built a stronghold here in 1057 after destroying Macbeth's castle at Crown Hill. The great reforming King David I granted Inverness its status as a royal burgh in the first half of the 12th century.
Is Inverness friendly?
Inverness is a friendly and fun place to go out in the evening, with a lively pub scene, flourishing local music, theatres, places to dance, and more. Inverness is also sometimes lucky enough to play host to a very different sort of nightlife — the northern lights, the aurora borealis.