Guide to local attractions

Sarah
Guide to local attractions

Sightseeing

You can walk, drive or cycle to Dores beach at Loch Ness (4 miles away). It’s an easy cycle along the new cycle path. The quickest way onto the cycle path is to turn right along the track beside the swings, and then turn right beside our neighbour’s workshop (Makar). This track will take you up to the Dores road where you can turn left onto the cycle path. Dores beach is good for walk/paddle and has nice pub for lunches/coffee/ice cream. See http://www.thedoresinn.co.uk/ If you would like to go there for a meal it is best to book in advance, particularly in the summer as it can get very busy. Telephone: 01463 751203. A shuttle bus runs from the Dores Inn to Inverness, ask them to drop you at the “Makar” track end, which is just through the woods, or at the Torbreck road end.
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The Dores Inn
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You can walk, drive or cycle to Dores beach at Loch Ness (4 miles away). It’s an easy cycle along the new cycle path. The quickest way onto the cycle path is to turn right along the track beside the swings, and then turn right beside our neighbour’s workshop (Makar). This track will take you up to the Dores road where you can turn left onto the cycle path. Dores beach is good for walk/paddle and has nice pub for lunches/coffee/ice cream. See http://www.thedoresinn.co.uk/ If you would like to go there for a meal it is best to book in advance, particularly in the summer as it can get very busy. Telephone: 01463 751203. A shuttle bus runs from the Dores Inn to Inverness, ask them to drop you at the “Makar” track end, which is just through the woods, or at the Torbreck road end.
Visit the RSPB reserve or walk up the hill above the loch for great panoramic views.
Loch Ruthven
Visit the RSPB reserve or walk up the hill above the loch for great panoramic views.
Take a Jacobite cruise along the canal and Loch Ness. Visit Urquhart castle en route. I think the cruises are starting from Dochgarroch at the moment.
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Loch Ness Cruises
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Take a Jacobite cruise along the canal and Loch Ness. Visit Urquhart castle en route. I think the cruises are starting from Dochgarroch at the moment.
Beautiful castle on the banks of Loch Ness.
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Urquhart kastali
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Beautiful castle on the banks of Loch Ness.
National Trust visitor centre.
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Culloden Battlefield station
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National Trust visitor centre.
Great local spot on the Black Isle. Dolphins at Chanonry Point can be seen at anytime (and not at all!) but the best time to see them is usually on a rising tide. From around 1 hour after low tide, the tide turns and dolphins start to chase fish in.
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Chanonry Point sumarbústaður
Ness Road
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Great local spot on the Black Isle. Dolphins at Chanonry Point can be seen at anytime (and not at all!) but the best time to see them is usually on a rising tide. From around 1 hour after low tide, the tide turns and dolphins start to chase fish in.
Lovely historic village at the tip of the Black Isle
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Cromarty
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Lovely historic village at the tip of the Black Isle
Lovely village with great local shops and cafes. Cycle out along the north side of the Beauly Firth via North Kessock and Charleston
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Beauly
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Lovely village with great local shops and cafes. Cycle out along the north side of the Beauly Firth via North Kessock and Charleston
Good day out
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Cawdor kastali
B9090
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Good day out
Great wild walks
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Glen Affric
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Great wild walks

Locally sourced products

Just opened Aug 2020. Some good local suppliers
Ness Gifts
Just opened Aug 2020. Some good local suppliers

Walk/cycle and tea room

Great place for a local walk. The falls are particularly impressive after heavy rainfall. Combine with a visit to Cameron's Tea Room. Cycle (round route is 38 miles) is to the Falls of Foyers http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness/Fallsoffoyers.shtml this can be combined with woodland walks at Inverfarigaig http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness/Inverfarigaig.shtml
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Fossar Foyers
45 B852
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Great place for a local walk. The falls are particularly impressive after heavy rainfall. Combine with a visit to Cameron's Tea Room. Cycle (round route is 38 miles) is to the Falls of Foyers http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness/Fallsoffoyers.shtml this can be combined with woodland walks at Inverfarigaig http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness/Inverfarigaig.shtml
Great local cafe. Good for coffee and cakes or lunch. One of our favourite places to cycle.
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The Camerons Tea Rooms and Farm Shop
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Great local cafe. Good for coffee and cakes or lunch. One of our favourite places to cycle.
Walk or cycle along the canal to Dochgarroch and visit the cafe and shop.
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An Talla
Dochgarroch Cottages
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Walk or cycle along the canal to Dochgarroch and visit the cafe and shop.

Good for children

Local swimming pool with flumes. Also indoor climbing wall, gym and fitness classes. Next to Whin Park.
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Inverness Leisure
Bught Lane
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Local swimming pool with flumes. Also indoor climbing wall, gym and fitness classes. Next to Whin Park.
Near to the swimming pool. Play park, boating lake and small ride-on train.
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Whin Park
Bught Road
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Near to the swimming pool. Play park, boating lake and small ride-on train.
Great walks and MTB tracks. Tree houses and play park.
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Abriachan Forest Trust
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Great walks and MTB tracks. Tree houses and play park.
Great fun for all the family. Woodland walks, water rides, roller coaster and maze.
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Landmark Forest Adventure Park
B9153
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Great fun for all the family. Woodland walks, water rides, roller coaster and maze.
Located in Whin Park. Sit-on railway, owned and operated by HIghland Hospice. https://www.nessislandsrailway.co.uk/
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Ness Islands Railway
Bught Road
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Located in Whin Park. Sit-on railway, owned and operated by HIghland Hospice. https://www.nessislandsrailway.co.uk/

Local theatre/cinema

Local theatre and cinema beside the River Ness. Looking to open soon after lockdown.
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Eden Court Inverness
Bishops Road
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Local theatre and cinema beside the River Ness. Looking to open soon after lockdown.

Food scene

You can walk, drive or cycle to Dores beach at Loch Ness (4 miles away). It’s an easy cycle along the new cycle path. The quickest way onto the cycle path is to turn right along the track beside the swings, and then turn right beside our neighbour’s workshop (Makar). This track will take you up to the Dores road where you can turn left onto the cycle path. Dores beach is good for walk/paddle and has nice pub for lunches/coffee/ice cream. See http://www.thedoresinn.co.uk/ If you would like to go there for a meal it is best to book in advance, particularly in the summer as it can get very busy. Telephone: 01463 751203. A shuttle bus runs from the Dores Inn to Inverness, ask them to drop you at the “Makar” track end, which is just through the woods, or at the Torbreck road end.
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The Dores Inn
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You can walk, drive or cycle to Dores beach at Loch Ness (4 miles away). It’s an easy cycle along the new cycle path. The quickest way onto the cycle path is to turn right along the track beside the swings, and then turn right beside our neighbour’s workshop (Makar). This track will take you up to the Dores road where you can turn left onto the cycle path. Dores beach is good for walk/paddle and has nice pub for lunches/coffee/ice cream. See http://www.thedoresinn.co.uk/ If you would like to go there for a meal it is best to book in advance, particularly in the summer as it can get very busy. Telephone: 01463 751203. A shuttle bus runs from the Dores Inn to Inverness, ask them to drop you at the “Makar” track end, which is just through the woods, or at the Torbreck road end.
Great coffee and cakes in Muir of Ord
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Bad Girls Bakery Cafe
Great North Road
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Great coffee and cakes in Muir of Ord

Pub with live traditional music sessions

Experience traditional Scottish music and culture in a modern bar, with food and drink produced in Scotland.
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MacGregor's
113 Academy St
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Experience traditional Scottish music and culture in a modern bar, with food and drink produced in Scotland.
Lively pub and live music venue. Serves food.
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Hootananny
67 Church St
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Lively pub and live music venue. Serves food.