If your plans include exploring the Highlands and Islands of Scotland then you’ll most likely have to pass through Inverness.  As a transportation hub, Inverness is well served by a network of bus and train routes which radiate out in all four directions. 

Inverness is an excellent base from which to make daytrips to neighbouring attractions.  The most famous one, Loch Ness, is well served by frequent bus tours from Inverness.  The loch starts just 5 miles outside of Inverness.  Even if you don’t spot the monster itself, thoughtful local vendors will be able to sell you a cute stuffed one!

To the east of the city lies the famous Culloden moor, site of the bloody battle in 1746 which marked the defeat of the Jacobean cause.