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What a lovely location - the lawn between the Castle and Loch Ness NORTHERN CONSTABULARY Community Pipe Band www.facebook.com/pages/NorCon-PipeBand/1385366948451393 performed at Aldourie Castle on Loch Ness-side last evening. It was a lovely evening in a lovely setting, but the light wasn't very good.
Photo by Dave Conner (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
What a lovely location - the lawn between the Castle and Loch Ness NORTHERN CONSTABULARY Community Pipe Band www.facebook.com/pages/NorCon-PipeBand/1385366948451393 performed at Aldourie Castle on Loch Ness-side last evening. It was a lovely evening in a lovely setting, but the light wasn't very good.
Photo by Dave Conner (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Performing on the Castle Lawn in front of Aldourie Castle, with Loch Ness as the backdrop BAND at ALDOURIE CASTLE (Thursday evening) - the Band entertained at a private event at Aldourie Castle on Loch Ness-side and completed the performance just as the first drops of rain arrived up Loch Ness. As ever, Band timing was immaculate - we missed the deluge by a matter of minutes!
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1,000 views on 14th December 2013 The yellow bushes are whins (gorse) on the slopes of the opposite side of Loch Ness. The Pipe Band played at a private engagement at Inverness's very own fairytale castle this evening. The weather was windy and raining, so thankfully it was possible for the band to play indoors in the Castle Hall. "Nestling on the quiet southern shore of the famous Loch Ness, close to the City of Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands, Aldourie Castle Estate offers you a rare taste of Highland living at its best." Please visit www.aldouriecastle.co.uk/ for lots more fascinating information about the Castle and its Estate.
Photo by Dave Conner (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
What a lovely location - the lawn between the Castle and Loch Ness NORTHERN CONSTABULARY Community Pipe Band www.facebook.com/pages/NorCon-PipeBand/1385366948451393 performed at Aldourie Castle on Loch Ness-side last evening. It was a lovely evening in a lovely setting, but the light wasn't very good.
Photo by Dave Conner (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

4 out of 5
GLEBE STREET Inverness Scotland
The price is 1.695.534 ₫ per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
1.695.534 ₫
2.034.641 ₫ total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (947 reviews)
The room was lovely and was spotless. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast at the hotel was brilliant and plenty choice. Hotel is ideal location in the town and plenty restaurants round about.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

4 out of 5
Fresson Circle, Dalcross Inverness Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.649.265 ₫ per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
1.649.265 ₫
1.979.118 ₫ total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Perfect Hotel for airport convenience, great large clean room, quick check in and good bar food

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

4 out of 5
CHURCH ST 83-97 Inverness Scotland
The price is 1.957.579 ₫ per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
1.957.579 ₫
2.349.095 ₫ total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (610 reviews)
Great staff, nice room

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
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Highland Apartments By Mansley

Highland Apartments By Mansley

4 out of 5
Living by the Bridge Inverness Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (528 reviews)
This was an amazing find. My partner and I loved it. Large apartment with central location and nice view. Comfortable, spacious and clean. Had bath tub!!! Hot water ran out fast soaks in vance how to manage, user error i guess.Will certainly be back.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Highland Apartments By Mansley
Rossal House Apartments

Rossal House Apartments

4 out of 5
Rossal House Inverness Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Inverness. Enjoy free parking, a computer station and housekeeping. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Ness Islands are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
The staff is top notch! We woke up to a flat tire and they helped us get on our way. The house is beautiful and the gardens were stunning. We loved staying here

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Rossal House Apartments
Loch Ness Cottages

Loch Ness Cottages

3.5 out of 5
Brachla, Loch Ness-side Inverness Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Abriachan Forest Trust and Dores Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)
This cottage was so clean, cozy and had ALL amenities. I was more than pleasantly surprised. 10/10

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Loch Ness Cottages
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Popular places to visit

Inverness Castle featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle

Inverness Castle

Find out about the history of Inverness when you spend time at Inverness Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Inverness Castle
Urquhart Castle featuring tranquil scenes, heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

Urquhart Castle

Find out about the history of Inverness when you take a trip to Urquhart Castle. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

Urquhart Castle
Inverness Cathedral showing heritage architecture, night scenes and heritage elements

Inverness Cathedral

Inverness Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Inverness, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Inverness Cathedral
Eden Court Theatre showing modern architecture and a river or creek

Eden Court Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Eden Court Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Inverness. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Eden Court Theatre
The vast, simple beauty of Culloden is amplified when our eyes zoom into the ecosystem that lives and thrives here. It was a buzzing afternoon. Bees and bumblebees were just busy at work late in the afternoon when I stopped by the battlefield. #lifeatexpedia #scotland

Culloden Battlefield

You can find out about the history of Inverness with a visit to Culloden Battlefield. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Culloden Battlefield
Another Oor Wullie in Inverness. This one shows the scamp as a loch Ness monster!

Eastgate Shopping Centre

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Eastgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Inverness. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.

Eastgate Shopping Centre

Cities near Lochend

Urquhart Castle showing a lake or waterhole and building ruins

Inverness