Loganair flights to Inverness from £72*

Inverness is one of Scotland’s largest cities and the most northerly in the United Kingdom. A booming metropolis that’s expanding quickly, one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe! It also comes top of all Scottish cities for quality of life and happiness. Known as the Capital of the Highlands, Inverness is a fabulous base for exploring more of this majestic mountainous region. Famous for the legendary Loch Ness Monster, the city also offers a rich cultural heritage and a fascinating history. Whether you’re keen to experience Highland culture or want to visit another tremendous Scottish city, Loganair’s flights to Inverness open up a world of enchantment.

Uncover Inverness’s History

Discover fascinating facts about life in the Highlands at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery. Permanent collections cover Jacobite memorabilia, weapons, bagpipes, natural history, Pictish stones and more. You can also see the stuffed remains of Felicity the Puma, a large feline captured nearby.

Travel to Inverness and view the city’s turbulent past at the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre. Located on Scotland’s last bloody battle site, the impressive attraction takes you back to those fateful days. Wander the windswept site, dotted with clan graves, and look out for Highland cows in the neighbouring fields.

See how people in ancient times buried their dead at Clava Cairns, a 4,000-year-old burial site surrounded by standing stones. Study Celtic healing traditions at the sacred Munlochy Clootie Well, located around 10 miles north of Inverness. View the white-painted Abertarff House, the oldest non-religious building in the city, which can be traced back to the late 1500s.

Pause in front of the Town House to read about the Wolves at the Door and their significance in Pictish lore. Walk around the walls of Fort George, one of Scotland’s most awesome fortresses, and enjoy a fantastic history lesson in the Highlanders’ Museum.

Nearby, the ruins of Beauly Priory, founded in the 1200s, were once one of only three Scottish priories of the little-known Valliscaulian order of monks. The site has some well-preserved examples of funerary monuments.

Appreciate Inverness’s Beautiful Architecture

Admire the handsome Inverness Castle standing in its red sandstone glory next to the River Ness before exploring its delightful gardens. Don’t miss the bronze statue of Flora MacDonald, an instrumental figure in Scotland’s history.

Absorb the tranquil atmosphere in the Inverness Cathedral (dedicated to St. Andrew), one of the city’s most attractive landmarks and an active place of worship. Visit the attractive Victorian Gothic Revival church of St. Mary’s and pause by Ness Bank Church to study the large statues of Faith, Hope and Charity, once located atop a city drapery shop.

Visit the impressive 14th-century Cawdor Castle, the ancestral home of the Campbells of Cawdor. Made famous in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the imposing castle is surrounded by distinctive gardens and is home to tales of the supernatural.

Explore Loch Ness and Learn about Nessie!

Take a boat ride across the legendary Loch Ness, one of Scotland’s biggest lochs. In the absence of a sighting of the mythical monster, the stunning views of soaring mountains, surrounding villages and historic sites will compensate. Afterwards, visit the waterfalls around the lake. The Falls of Foyers and Invermoriston Falls are especially picturesque.

Explore the evocative loch-side ruins of Urquhart Castle and discover hundreds of years of Scottish history. Marvel at the mighty trebuchet catapult, peruse diverse historical artefacts and climb the Grant Tower.

Many visitors book tickets to Inverness specifically to discover more about the Loch Ness Monster. Decide between fact and fiction at the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition.

Other Top Things to Do in Inverness

Drive to Chanonry Point for romantic strolls along the sandy beach and a chance to spot dolphins frolicking in the waves. Alternatively, board the Dolphin Spirit for a nature-spotting bonanza in the Moray Firth. Keep your eyes peeled for seals, whales, sea birds and, of course, the playful dolphins.

Visit the Ness Islands for some rest and relaxation. Victorian bridges cross the nature-rich islands, and pathways meander beneath shady pines. The free-to-enter Inverness Botanical Gardens feature incredibly diverse flora in the gardens and glasshouses. If you’re feeling active, climb Craig Phadrig for unforgettable city views.

Take a trip to Tomatin Distillery, renowned as one of the best distilleries in the Highlands, and develop a greater appreciation of the local Fire Water. Learn more about whisky making and its Scottish heritage and sample a dram or two of the locally produced spirit.

In the charming Victorian Market, choose from a fantastic array of local souvenirs, such as pretty Inverness tartan. As for mealtimes, local restaurants offer tasty local specialities. Try Cullen skink, clapshot and delectable locally produced cheeses such as Morangie Brie and Strathdon Blue.

Prepare for your Highland adventure and check out great flight deals to Inverness with Loganair. Check-in online or at the airport and enjoy a generous 15 kg checked baggage allowance. Book your flights to Inverness today!