Inverness On Your Own
Moderate Activity
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Your all day excursion begins at Invergordon for the 45-minute ride to Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. Enjoy the scenic panoramic views as you travel along the scenic Cromarty Firth waterway and over the lush, green hills.
After arriving in Inverness, you'll disembark in the center of town outside Inverness Cathedral for 3 hours of unhurried fun and exploration. Inside the Cathedral you can see gold icons given by Czar Alexander II to the Bishop of Moray. Small and compact, Inverness is easy to walk around but buses depart quite regularly and travel throughout the city.
Close to the motorcoach drop off point is the Old Town, which offers a wide variety of shops selling clothing, books, music, arts and crafts, outdoor equipment and more. Inside the Old Town sits the Victorian Market, a covered market that dates back to 1890. In early Victorian times the weekly open-air markets sold everything from fish to cheese; today, the cast-iron and wooden domed plaza is a lovely place to walk and discover boutique shops selling specialty items. For entertainment such as street performers and Highland pipers, stroll over to nearby High Street.
On a cliff overlooking the River Ness, Inverness Castle is another attraction you may wish to see. The castle, made of red sandstone, looks pink under the sun and stands on the same site where a 11th century defensive structure stood. The castle grounds and the castle north tower are open to the public for exploration. A circular path meanders along the river and offers one of the most beautiful riverside settings in Britain for those that wish to take a stroll.
On the outskirts above the city sits Craig Phadrig Fort; from here you can enjoy magnificent views of the Moray Firth, home to bottlenose dolphins.
Before boarding for your return trip back to Invergordon in the afternoon, you may wish to sit and indulge in any one of Scottish delicacies such as Scotch pie (pies filled with minced meat), haggis (made from offal - a famous Scottish dish), smoked salmon, cheese or poultry. For those who prefer to have a half a pint of beer with their meal, you can say (with a bonnie wee bit of a brogue) 'Leth-pinnt leann, ma 'se do thoil e.' However, if you'd like a glass of red wine, just ask for 'fion dearg.'
Points of interest
Inverness
Schedule
Special Notes
The drive between the pier and Inverness is approximately 45 minutes each way. This tour is non-guided; only a driver and no commentary.
Bring local currency or credit cards for additional purchases - credit cards are accepted in a majority of shops, but not all .
Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the day's conditions. Bring a hat and a waterproof jacket.
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Moderate Activity
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Your all day excursion begins at Invergordon for the 45-minute ride to Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. Enjoy the scenic panoramic views as you travel along the scenic Cromarty Firth waterway and over the lush, green hills.
After arriving in Inverness, you'll disembark in the center of town outside Inverness Cathedral for 3 hours of unhurried fun and exploration. Inside the Cathedral you can see gold icons given by Czar Alexander II to the Bishop of Moray. Small and compact, Inverness is easy to walk around but buses depart quite regularly and travel throughout the city.
Close to the motorcoach drop off point is the Old Town, which offers a wide variety of shops selling clothing, books, music, arts and crafts, outdoor equipment and more. Inside the Old Town sits the Victorian Market, a covered market that dates back to 1890. In early Victorian times the weekly open-air markets sold everything from fish to cheese; today, the cast-iron and wooden domed plaza is a lovely place to walk and discover boutique shops selling specialty items. For entertainment such as street performers and Highland pipers, stroll over to nearby High Street.
On a cliff overlooking the River Ness, Inverness Castle is another attraction you may wish to see. The castle, made of red sandstone, looks pink under the sun and stands on the same site where a 11th century defensive structure stood. The castle grounds and the castle north tower are open to the public for exploration. A circular path meanders along the river and offers one of the most beautiful riverside settings in Britain for those that wish to take a stroll.
On the outskirts above the city sits Craig Phadrig Fort; from here you can enjoy magnificent views of the Moray Firth, home to bottlenose dolphins.
Before boarding for your return trip back to Invergordon in the afternoon, you may wish to sit and indulge in any one of Scottish delicacies such as Scotch pie (pies filled with minced meat), haggis (made from offal - a famous Scottish dish), smoked salmon, cheese or poultry. For those who prefer to have a half a pint of beer with their meal, you can say (with a bonnie wee bit of a brogue) 'Leth-pinnt leann, ma 'se do thoil e.' However, if you'd like a glass of red wine, just ask for 'fion dearg.'
Points of interest
Inverness
Schedule
Special Notes
The drive between the pier and Inverness is approximately 45 minutes each way. This tour is non-guided; only a driver and no commentary.
Bring local currency or credit cards for additional purchases - credit cards are accepted in a majority of shops, but not all .
Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the day's conditions. Bring a hat and a waterproof jacket.