Tourist attractions Fortrose

Not far from the Culloden battlefield, Clava Cairns consists of three great cairns dating from the late Neolithic Age (4400-2000 BC). Two of them had entrance passages leading to burial chambers, but are now unroofed. The third one is open to the sky..

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.

Thane of Cawdor

Away from the bustle of the main road, the remains of the cathedral benefit from a pleasant and peaceful setting . Under the fine vaults of the southern lower side stands the damaged tomb of the founder, Euphemia, countess of Ross and widow of Ale..

Standing on a peninsula that cuts the Moray Estuary into a spur, this artillery fortress was built from 1748-1769 to position and protect George II's troops. These impressive fortifications had a sophisticated defence system; the bastions were called..

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.

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.

This bleak moor was the site of a bloody battle in 1746 when the army of a rebel prince (Bonnie Prince Charlie) was defeated by the troops of the Duke of Cumberland, the king's son. His cruelty earned him the sobriquet "Butcher Cumberland"...

The cottage belonged to Hugh Miller (1802-56), a mason turned writer and geologist. This thatched cottage with crow-step gables, houses a museum containing geological specimens, documents and personal souvenirs. Nearby Cromarty Courthouse is a sple..

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.

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..

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.

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).

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