Tourist attractions Beauly

Loch Ness, set in pleasant pastoral surroundings, is around 40km long and 225m deep. Although it lacks the rugged grandeur of some of the north-western lochs, it is renowned the world over for its famous "monster". Nessie has continued to c..

In this regional history museum, you will learn all you need to know about the Highlands, from the history of the Caledonian canal to the silver mines of Inverness, Tain and Wick, with a section explaining what life was like for the Highlanders.

The railway was removed in 1951 and a part of the lovely station preceded by a glass awning supported by steel columns today houses this museum. The attractive presentation illustrates the various subjects, from birth to baptism and health via games.

From here, 67m up, you will appreciate the beautiful view of Inverness.

Large dolphins and thousands of seals inhabit the Maray and Beaulay waters. Comprehensive information on the marine life of these estuaries is given in this centre.

Up until 2000, this fine white Georgian house was home to the Museum of Highland and Scottish Island Music. Sadly, this excellent exhibition is no more. The building is now given over to the regional headquarters of the National Trust of Scotland.

This huge, lavishly decorated neogothic edifice was constructed from 1866 to 1869. The pillars of the nave are in polished Peterhead granite, whilst the retable and pulpit are in sculpted stone. We are indebted to, Robert Lorimer, for the rood screen..

The former Eden Court Theatre houses a culture and leisure centre created in 1976, which reopened in 2007 to become the largest arts centre in the country (cinema, theatre, exhibitions).

Opened in 1982, this suspension bridge over the Beauly estuary takes takes the A9 to the Black Isle peninsular in the North. It is 1052m long and at high tide is 29m above the water, offering a beautiful view across Inverness.

The current castle, the last in a long series, is today used as a courtroom and as an administrative building. If you want to study Loch Ness in detail and have a good view of the town, head for the esplanade.

In 1921 this Victorian building was the location for the first meeting of the Council of Ministers outside of London. The market cross at the base encloses the Clach-na-Cuddain (bucket stone) where women carrying water who worked on the banks of Lo..