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The capital of the highlands Inverness is a great place to vist with a wealth of attractions.
Try out Loch Ness and The Loch Ness Monster for spotting the legendary Loch Ness Monster, also known as "Nessie". Culloden Battlefield is the site of the Battle of Culloden and now a major tourist attraction.
Inverness Castle has its grounds open to the public, Urquhart Castle ruins near Loch Ness is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland and open throughout the year or take a trip to The Falls of Foyers, the waterfall has a fine cascade, having a fall of 165 feet.
Urquhart Castle sits beside Loch Ness in Scotland, between Fort William and Inverness. It is close to the village of Drumnadrochit. It is now extensively ruined, however, in its day it was one of the largest strongholds of medieval Scotland, and remains an impressive structure, with magnificent views overlooking Loch Ness. It is also near the castle where the majority of Nessie (Loch Ness Monster) sightings occur.
The Fall of Foyers is a waterfall on the River Foyers, which feeds Loch Ness, in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom.
The waterfall has a fine cascade, having a fall of 165 feet. It is located on the lower portion of the River Foyers. The river enters Loch Ness on the East side, North-East of Fort Augustus.
Culloden battlefield is under the care of the National Trust for Scotland, and its visitors' centre is a major tourist attraction.
A new interactive visitor centre has recently been built by the National Trust for Scotland and include's an interactive battle experience including an immersion film battle room.
Inverness Castle stands on top of a cliff overlooking the River Ness, in Inverness, Scotland. It is a red sand stone structure built in 1836 by architect William Burn. It is built on the site of an 11th century defensive structure. Today, it houses Inverness Sheriff Court. There has been a castle at this site for many centuries.
At the Iverness Museum and Art Gallery you can explore Scottish history and discover how the highlands are linked with the rest of the world. Highland Museums aim to provide a welcoming museums service that provide inspiration, learning and enjoyment for all.
The exhibition features 17 language translations and 11 language narrations. Originally the Official Loch Ness Exhibition Centre, the facility opened over 30 years ago. Now a hi-tech multi-media presentation leads you through 7 themed areas and 500 million years of history, natural mystery and legend revealing the unique environment of Loch Ness and the famous Nessie legend ...
Loch Ness is a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extending for approximately 23 miles southwest of Inverness. Loch Ness is best known for the alleged sightings of the legendary Loch Ness Monster, also known as "Nessie".
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