Inverness Castle
A Victorian red-sandstone castle on a hill above the River Ness, with views over the city centre.
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Inverness: airports, things to do and where to stay
Inverness, on the River Ness, is the main city of the Highlands and the usual starting point for visiting Loch Ness, the Culloden battlefield and the north of Scotland.
Inverness airports
From the airport to central Inverness
Inverness airport is about 13 km from central Inverness.
Stagecoach Highland
A local bus between the airport and the centre of Inverness, stopping at the bus station. About 25-30 min.
Taxi
Official rank outside the terminal. The ride to the city centre takes about 25 min depending on traffic.
Inverness
Things to do in Inverness
River Ness
The river running through the city, with paths on both banks, bridges and the Ness Islands, a pleasant place to walk.
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Loch Ness
Scotland's most famous loch, south-west of Inverness, with the ruins of Urquhart Castle on its shore.
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Culloden Battlefield
The site of the 1746 battle, the last of the Jacobite risings, a few kilometres from Inverness. It has a visitor centre and restored cottages.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Inverness?
Inverness is served by Inverness (INV).
How far is the airport from central Inverness?
Inverness airport is about 13 km from central Inverness.
How do I get from the airport to central Inverness?
From Inverness airport you can take Stagecoach Highland (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Inverness?
Highlights of Inverness include Inverness Castle, River Ness, Loch Ness, and Culloden Battlefield.
Photo credits
- Inverness Castle: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- River Ness: Malc McDonald, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Loch Ness: Eusebius, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Culloden Battlefield: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons