Inverness-shire

Cawdor Castle Limited

Cawdor Castle, Nairn, IV12 5RD
Tel: 01667 404401    Fax: 01667 404674
E-mail: info@cawdorcastle.com
Web: www.cawdorcastle.com

Famously linked with Macbeth by Shakespeare, this fortress, dating from the late 14th century was built by the Thanes of Cawdor and is still home to the Cawdor family to this day. The medieval tower and drawbridge are still intact and generations of art lovers and scholars are responsible for the collection of paintings, tapestries, furniture, books and porcelain to be found in the castle. The facilities: three beautiful gardens - the flower garden, the wild garden and the newly restored walled garden; 5 colour coded nature trails through spectacular mature mixed woodland; nine-hole golf course and putting green; licensed restaurant in the castle which serves hot meals, snacks and home baking; snack bar and picnic area; gift shop with a large selection of Scottish crafts, book shop and wool shop with the best of Scottish cashmere.

Urquhart Castle

Drumnadrochit, Inverness, IV63 6XJ
Tel: 01456 450551
E-mail: hs.urquhart@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Although in a fairly ruinous state, Urquhart Castle remains an impressive stronghold. Urquhart is one of the largest castles in Scotland with splendid views from its magnificent location on the shore of the famous Loch Ness. Built in the 1230s, seized by the English in 1296, sacked by the MacDonald Lord of the Isles in 1545, the castle was left to fall into decay after 1689.

Most of the existing buildings date from the 14th century. Visitor centre with interpretation, audio-visual, shop and café. Located 2 miles S of Drumnadrochit on the A82. Open All Year. Further information available from Historic Scotland.

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Church of Scotland

Ardgour, Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 7AH
Tel: 01855 841230

Please telephone for further details.

Old High Church of Inverness

Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1EY
Tel: 01463 717909

Please telephone for further details.

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Culloden House Hotel

Milton of Culloden, Culloden, Inverness, IV2 7BZ
Tel: 01463 790461    Fax: 01463 792181

At the time of the Jacobite rising in 1745-46, Culloden House was requisitioned by Bonnie Prince Charlie and used as his lodging and battle headquarters prior to that fateful and final battle on Culloden Moor on the 16th April 1746. Today, this handsome Palladian country house stands in nearly 40 acres where guests are free to wander about the elegant lawns and parkland to enjoy the exceptional peace, tranquillity and majesty of the grounds. The interior features a wonderfully comfortable drawing-room with magnificent Adamesque plasterwork, many fine antiques and a large open fire. Culloden House is rated STB and AA four stars and two Rosettes for food.

Floral Hall

Bught Lane, Inverness, IV3 5SR
Tel: 01463 222755

The Inverness Floral Hall is a subtropical oasis of rest and calm. Enjoy a relaxing visit among rare and colourful flowers and award winning landscapes of cacti and tropical plants. The outside gardens provide and opportunity to see plants not often grown in the Highlands. Raised beds planted with shrubs and herbs offer touch and scent stimulation for the partially sighted. Most areas are accessible for people with disabilities. Staff on hand to answer questions. Guided Tours. Coffee shop with home baking. Exhibition of work by local artists.