Culloden Moor

Culloden and Clava is an 18 mile route through quiet country roads which detours through the city, ideal for novice and experienced riders, of all ages.

For a flat, traffic free route try the 15 mile Ness Islands and Caledonian Canal or ride beside Loch Ness and across gentle hills (and keep an eye out for Nessy) - all of these routes begin at Bellfield Park. Bikes can be hired from Tickets to Ride Highlands.

Guests recommend visiting Nairn beach for peaceful walks beside the white, soft sand.

For a lovely riverside walk, start by the Ness River in Inverness city centre and head toward Loch Ness and into the countryside; or drive to Loch Ness and enjoy exploring the area on foot, around the water and into the neighbouring hills.

Come and see the world’s most northerly population of Bottlenose Dolphins on a dolphin spotting boat ride on Moray Firth.

Take a trip to Ship Space, a maritime museum with large model ships such as Titanic and submarines. You can visit for free.

Visit the home of Singleton Whisky on a Glen Ord Distillery tour. Walk around the exhibition and taste the whisky for yourself.

Snuggle up by the fireplace for a light bite and coffee at The Cawdor Inn, only seven miles from site.

For hearty British classics check out The Snow Goose Inn which oozes rural charm and rustic character. Then there’s The Malt Rooms, Inverness' first whisky bar or visit the steampunk inspired cocktails & kitchen restaurant the Scotch and Rye.

If the sun is out, grab a bucket and spade and head to the sandy beach at beach at Nairn, just a 20 minute drive away.

Whin Park in Inverness is 10 miles from site. Admission to the play area is free and you can hire out rowing and paddle boats on the lake.

For a touch of history, Culloden Battlefields has a visitor centre containing many artefacts and tells a moving story of the Jacobites’ final stand against the Duke of Cumberland's government troops in 1745.

A little further afield is Rothiemurchus - 30 miles from site in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park. They have a Treezone Arial Adventure, bike hire, self-guided walks and pony trekking and also run outdoor activities including quadbike treks, clay target shooting, wildlife photography, Segways and more.