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Short Breaks from Inverness

Description: Ever needed to just get away, but you can't go for too long? Please tell us about your short breaks away (e.g. day ... more

Short Breaks from Inverness ... trips, road trips or weekend breaks), whether it be for ultimate relaxation, or to be active and practice hobbies you may have (fishing,

Newest Review: ... walk along the beach! If you are interested in dolphins and want to know more about them, then take a trip to the dolphin information centre across the Kessock bridge from Inverness. This is situated in a small hut and run by Aberdeen University. I was fascinated by the wealth of information given to me by the man on duty. Here you can look for dolphins, often seen from the bridge, listen ... more

... to their calls and find out where the latest sightings have been from. Unfortunately the hut is only open from April until October. Another worthwhile day trip is a visit to the place where the battle of Culloden took place. Situated 6 miles east of...more

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Short Breaks from Inverness: Nessie and beyond... (970 words)
by - written on 07/05/05 (Very useful, 454 readings)
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I have stayed in Inverness on several occasions and think it is a great city. However this review is about short trips from Inverness and there are certainly plenty of wonderful places within easy reach of the city. Here are my recommendations- Top of my list is a trip to chanonry point on the black isle to watch for bottle nosed dolphins. Situated to the north east of the city, this is one of the best places in Europe to watch for these beautiful creatures. There is parking for several cars right on the sea front. To get the best view walk a short distance along the pebble beach to where a small spit of sand protrudes into a narrow deep channel. This is ... Read the complete review

Inverness, (and Nessy Spotting) (300 words)
by - written on 05/08/01 (Very useful, 89 readings)
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My family and I have just returned from a short stay in the beautiful city of Inverness. It is a wonderful stopping off point from which to explore all the highlands have to offer. The city itself has all you would expect from a tourist led industy, with shops and resteraunts, hotels and B & B's for everyones taste and wallet. I found it relaxing and welcoming. From the city there are many organised day trips by coach or boat, and also plenty of places to visit on your own. I would recomend the Loch Ness Museum; and a trip out on the Loch by boat is a must. For anyone who can actually get a good picture of Nessy, there is, I was assured, a substantial ... Read the complete review