Inverness Vacations, Scotland

Inverness is the largest town of the Highlands and is located some 160 miles north of Edinburgh. Although Inverness is an old historic town -the castle of MacBeth was here- there is not a lot to see nowadays. The Balnain House is the only real attraction in town. Inverness is however a good base for exploring the Highlands. Cawdor Castle is only 12 miles away. Culloden Moor the site of the last pitched battle on British soil and Cairns a neolithic burial sit are even closer. Another attraction is of course the lake of Loch Ness. Summer cruises leave from Inverness depart from Tomnahurich bridge.

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Inverness Hotels

The gateway to Heaven

Author: Nicolas

Inverness set on the banks of the river Ness is the only city and the capital of the Scottish Highlands. Lying at the north end of the great Glen, Scotland's fifth city, Inverness lies on the nerve line of communication across the Highlands for the past 20 centuries, being the gateway to the northern Scotland. It is the centre of Commerce, communication and administration for a large geographical area with a population of 51,000 (2001). Inverness is well connected by bus, train and air links from all directions.

Owing to the rich past of Scotland, Inverness consists of a medieval street network, and a few scattered remains of the glorious architecture and buildings of the yesteryears. Most of the buildings that stand today are from the 19th century and the present architecture can be found towards the south of the city that extends to Beauly Firth.

Inverness was granted its city status by the Queen in December 2000, and celebrated the new found status in March 2001. Today, Inverness is considered the fastest growing city in Western Europe. Most health conscious people find Inverness to be a favored destination due to the peace and natural ambience it offers and prefer to migrate here in search of it. Many new housing estates are coming up to the west of the city and tourism and healthcare contribute mostly to its economy.

Inverness, as a favored tourist destination has many a sights to offer and has been promoted recently as a wedding, banquet and conference destination. The most favored accommodation by tourists is the hotels in Inverness. As a result many hotels adorn the city's streets. Almost all of them offer the best amenities in Inverness.

Many hotels serve as conference venues for meetings, seminars and other conference of big companies. The serene and natural ambience of Inverness in contrast to the hustle and bustle of normal city life helps people relax and makes learning efficient.. Many people are known to have had their weddings at Inverness and the hotels serve as the best hosts for wedding guest and the hosts alike. Wedding services offered by Inverness hotels as banquet venues or wedding reception venues are absolutely wonderful. Added to this is the natural ambience that lends the all important romantic feeling to the newly wed.

Many hotels also offer tours and travel in and around Inverness. The favored destinations include the Culloden Battlefield, Fort George Military Museum, Cawdor Castle (MacBeth fame), Tomatin Whisky Distillery and Loch Ness (Monster fame). For the health conscious, many hotels in Inverness offer activities like Golf, Fishing, Walking & Mountaineering and Game Shooting.

About the Author:
"The Deluxe Four Star Drumossie Hotel in inverness seated in the heart of the

Scenic Scottish Highlands offers Style and luxury accommodation for your wedding

reception, It also serves as an ideal conference venue inverness."

More info at http://www.drumossiehotel.co.uk/conferences.html

and http://www.drumossiehotel.co.uk/

Top 10 Things To Do and See in Inverness

Culloden Battlefield, Inverness
This battlefield marks the site of the historic 1746

battle between the Duke of Cumberland and Prince Charles.
Attraction type: Battlefield; Historic site

Duncan Chisholm & Sons, Inverness
Looking for some chic Scottish garb to impress your friends

back home? Then look no further: this company has been

making kilts, tweeds and jackets for generations.
Attraction type: Specialty shop

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, Inverness
This museum combines fine art with historical and natural

artifacts to give visitors a more complete picture of Inverness's complex history.
Attraction type: History museum; Art gallery

Fort George/Queen's Own Highlanders Regimental Museum
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Military base/facility

Grampian Mountains, Inverness
Scenic mountain covered with lots of grass and grazing cattle.
Attraction type: MountainLeakey's

Second-hand Bookshop, Inverness
Scotland's largest collection of old, rare and second-hand books and maps.
Attraction type: Specialty shop

The Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh railway, Inverness
Attraction type: Scenic railroad

River Ness, Inverness
This wide peaceful river flowing through the

city of Inverness is great for fishing salmon.
Attraction type: River

James Pringle Weavers, Inverness
Part factory tour, part outlet: find out how some of

Scotland's finest woolen wares are made, then buy what you like.
Attraction type: Factory tour; Specialty shop

Great Glen Water Park, Inverness
Attraction type: Water park

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