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Featured Bed and Breakfasts in Inverness, Scotland |
Regarded as the capital of the Scottish Highlands, historic Inverness benefits from a rich cultural heritage and modern vibrant economy. Inverness is the largest city in northern Scotland and was granted city status in 2001, reflecting the city’s prominence in highland tourism and renowned healthcare and service industries. Inverness is named after its location at the mouth of the river ness where the river flows to the Moray Firth.
Recognised for scotch whisky distilling in the past, tourism is now a major industry in Inverness. The city provides an excellent base to explore some world renowned tourist attractions such as the nearby Loch Ness, famed for its connections with the fabled Loch Ness monster or ‘nessie’ and also the site for the 18th century Battle of Culloden. Tourist sites along the Moray Firth, Nairn and Badenoch, Strathspey and other North Scotland and North East Scotland areas are all well served from the city of Inverness.
The traditional culture of Inverness is maintained by hosting the largest annual Highland games in Scotland and the Northern Meeting, an annual solo bagpipe event which attracts bagpipe players from all over the world. In addition to traditional highland sports, Inverness is also the home to Inverness Caledonian Thistle football club or ‘caley thistle’.
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The city of Inverness itself mixes a rich cultural history with modern shopping centres, a rich assortment of restaurants, eateries, pubs and clubs and a vibrant music scene. Scottish National Heritage has its home in Inverness reflecting the importance of the history and buildings of the city. These include Inverness Castle, Inverness Cathedral and the Old High Church, a mediaeval place of worship since Celtic times.
The selection of accommodation in and around the city is considerable. You have a choice of lodgings that range from the small family run Bed and Breakfasts and Guest Houses through small independent hotels to larger hotel chains. We focus here on the Bed and Breakfast and Guest House side of the market where owner proprietors benefit from local knowledge of the Inverness area.
With a strong tourist tradition and warm welcome, quality bed and breakfast accommodation in Inverness provides an excellent base to explore local and wider areas of the Highland’s capital. To view further details including pictures of the Guest Houses, facilities and tariffs please click on any of the B&Bs above for further detail.
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