Discover Inverness, the 'Gateway to the Highlands'
05/07/2021 · By Katie Shaw
Straddling the mighty River Ness and rubbing shoulders with world-famous Loch Ness, the vibrant Scottish city of Inverness has a whole lot to offer.
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2023 Tour code: HAS23
About the tour
From Inverness, the gateway to our Highland adventure, we discover the very best of northern Scotland. Soak up breathtaking scenery, step back in time at historic castles and battlefields, meet the local wildlife and enjoy wonderful scenic journeys by both mainline and steam railways.
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Our holiday begins in Inverness at the Palace Hotel & Spa, which overlooks the River Ness in the centre of the city. With free time you could familiarise yourself with the city on a riverside stroll or visit the Inverness Museum & Art Gallery before dinner. This delightful city is considered the capital of the Highlands, and is crowned by the stunning Inverness Castle. Its most famous resident, King Mac Bethad Mac Findláich, may seem familiar as he was the inspiration for one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, MacBeth.
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4.3 / 5 · 156 reviews
S Clarke
Submitted 31 Oct 2022
First time on my own was made very welcome by tour guide asked if could sit at front as not good on buses and we did more travel on bus then I expected but enjoyed the tour
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Christopher Cammoile
Submitted 23 Oct 2022
Interesting and breathtaking scenery. Great guide.
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John Edwards
Submitted 13 Oct 2022
A good introduction to the Highlands, with a well-designed programme of coach and rail journeys from Inverness.
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Brian McHenery
Submitted 08 Oct 2022
Well organised relaxing break with accommodation at an excellent hotel
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J Hunt
Submitted 04 Oct 2022
Lack of information ie about walking from railway station to hotel at end of every day I had to get a taxi cost £3 50 each day also crossing railway bridge no lift
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Terry and Jo Lee
Submitted 03 Oct 2022
Great trip. Well organised and well managed
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