The Old North Inn is a perfect base for visiting the spectacular scenery and historic sites in the Inverness and Loch Ness area.

The Highlands is a walker’s paradise with so many opportunities, from a serious climb up one of the many Munros (mountains over 3000feet) to a gentle stroll in the beautiful Glen Affric or along the banks of the Caledonian Canal. There is something to suit all ages and abilities.

Close by is Culloden – site of the last battle ever fought on British soil in 1746, when Bonnie Prince Charlie’s hopes of taking over the Scottish throne were dashed by ‘Butcher Cumberland’.

There are inhabited castles at Cawdor, Brodie and Dunrobin and 15 minutes drive away is the world famous Loch Ness of monster fame. The vistor centre at Urquhart Castle beside Loch Ness is definitely worth a visit, as is Loch Ness 2000 – the official story of Nessie.

Take a boat trip down the Caledonian Canal and onto Loch Ness with Jacobite Cruises or go dolphin spotting in the Moray Firth (the stretch of sea next to Inverness). This is home to one of Britain’s only two schools of bottled nosed dolphins.