Inverness is located at the mouth of the River Ness in northeastern Scotland. The city is the main trading center of the Highlands and the northernmost city in the British Isles. In summer, the streets of Inverness are crowded with tourists who come to see the famous Loch Ness Monster.

Attractions in Inverness
Inverness Castle is considered relatively new, built only in 1847 on the ruins of a medieval castle.

St. Andrew’s Cathedral was built between 1866 and 1869 according to the designs of city architect Alexander Ross. The cathedral is designed in the Gothic style and houses several valuable icons.

The Inverness Museum and Art Gallery houses a collection of Pictish stones—vertical megaliths of various shapes, covered with ornamentation and dating from the 6th to 9th centuries—and dioramas depicting wildlife. Also of interest is Inverness’s oldest church, Old High Church.

Jacobite Cruises offers tours of Loch Ness, located 37 km from Inverness, and the Caledonian Canal.

In the village of Drumnadrochit, on the western side of Loch Ness, made famous by “Nessie,” is the Loch Ness Museum. Urquhart Castle is located near the village.

Restaurants and Bars
Inverness boasts a large number of restaurants and cafes serving both traditional Scottish and European cuisine. Scottish cuisine is world-renowned for its excellent salmon, venison, game, and seafood, and, of course, whiskey. The Highlands also produce beer, wine, and local cheeses.