Inverness United Kingdom About the City

About the City

Known as the “Capital of the Highlands”, the city Inverness is the perfect destination to immerse yourself in all things uniquely Scottish.

That includes “the craic” – Gaelic for chat and light-hearted conversation, something you will hear a lot in the most northerly city in Britain.

Situated on the River Ness at the head of the Great Glen, in summer it throngs with tourists keen to catch a glimpse of “Nessie” – the Loch Ness monster on nearby Loch Ness only 20 minutes away.

Despite a history dating back to around the 6h century, Like the 1835 pink Inverness Castle complete with battlement walls, the majority of the oldest buildings to be found in Inverness are from the early 19th century following the 1822 completion of the Caledonian Canal.

A compact city, the centre is well-serviced by a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants and plenty of good places to stay.

It’s a city with a distinctly “go-ahead” attitude and one of the fastest growing in Europe, being the Scottish Highland’s hub for commerce and industry, as well as a centre of investment in industry including high-tech.

Every year it hosts the Highland Games, a celebration of Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, encompassing all that is recognised to be Scottish – from bagpipes, kilts, and events such as the caber toss.

It is also a gateway to the stunning scenery that sets the Scottish Highlands apart from anywhere else on the planet.

So take in the best of the highlands with this guide to the Inverness history, culture, events and accommodation.

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