About Inverness

The City of Inverness is a very picturesque city, varying in it's architecture. Although the "Town House" shown on the right is typical of the city centre, more modern buildings blend in seamlessly.
Facilities such as high street shopping, department stores, cafes, restaurants etc, are all excellent together with offerings on a more cultural note.



Inverness Cathedral, beautifully sited on the banks of the famous "River Ness" is a favourite spot where you can sit, relax and picnic during the day. Situated just a few hundred yards from the city centre the immediate area offers theatre, cinema and dining facilities, as well as lovely tranquil walks through "Ness Islands". The area is particularly splendid in the height of summer with extensive floral displays.

The famous "Inverness Castle" sits within the city itself and houses the Sheriff's Court. A Castle was built here by Macbeth, which was destroyed by Malcolm Canmore in 1057. Both David I and William the Lyon built a keep and courtyard castle here which Edward I of England captured, only to lose it to Robert the Bruce. James I (of Scotland) invited the Lords of the Isles here in 1427. He then imprisoned them all until they pledged allegiance. Inevitably, they came back in 1429 and burnt the town of Inverness down. The Castle held out. It was besieged again in 1437 and again in 1455.
In 1562 the forces of Mary, Queen of Scots captured the Castle and hung the keeper.  

During the English Civil War the Castle was besieged twice in 1644 unsuccessfully but in 1649 the Royalists captured it. In 1715 the by now, ruinous Castle was captured by the Jacobites but in the same year they were forced out. It was finally captured and destroyed utterly by the Jacobites after the Battle of Culloden in 1746, one of their final acts of defiance before the butchering of the Duke of Cumberland.

Greig Street bridge which spans the River Ness is a very popular and attractive bridge and affords a superb view of the city and castle.
It remains a must for tourists and photographers.

Inverness also offers a brand new sports and leisure complex alongside the ever popular "Inverness Aquadome". Both these facilities support an extensive and broad range of activities to suit all ages and abilities.

It goes without saying that the country surrounding Inverness is equal to the best anywhere, and if you are of the energetic outdoor enthusiast type there will always be plenty to do.

This tour is not meant to be exhaustive. The City of Inverness, and it's surrounding land has much more to offer than shown here but the photograph on the right suggests that even in winter, Inverness can be a beautiful place.

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