Inverness and Area Information

Our compact and friendly City Centre has a great variety of businesses from multi-nationals to unique independents.  You will find 60 outlets in our modern indoor Shopping Centre – Eastgate Shopping Centre and a superb selection of businesses in Inverness Old Town including the indoor Victorian Market and Food Hall.  We have an excellent reputation for the variety of entertainment on offer – from traditional whisky bars offering live Scottish music to cocktail bars and nightclubs where you can dance the night away.

Inverness is a tourism hub, attracting visitors worldwide with stunning landscapes and countless activities.  Our city is steeped in history with many interesting historic buildings to discover.  Have a look at the  City Heritage Trail and discover our past. The Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is a must visit where you can see the fascinating range of artefacts and collections that celebrate Highland life and heritage. The galleries feature exhibitions for you to learn about the heritage and the events that make our City what it is today.

Inverness Library is located on Farraline Park and offers public access to the lending library and reference room.  It often holds activities, exhibitions and author visits.

If you enjoy the theatre you must visit the award winning Eden Court Theatre where you will find an extensive entertainment programme.   It is located next to the imposing Inverness St. Andrew’s Cathedral.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find numerous walking, running, and biking routes, including the scenic Ness Islands and River Ness. Explore the Highland Archive and Registration Centre, Inverness Botanic Gardens, Inverness Ice Centre, and Inverness Leisure and Aquadome.

If you would like to hire a bike to explore the area there are many options available from road bikes to electric bikes. Hi-Bike Inverness provide electric-assist bikes for short trips as well as longer term hire and you can find full details on their website.  This useful MAP OF INVERNESS & AREA from Hi-Trans gives detailed information about Active Travel routes in Inverness City Centre and the surrounding area.

Hop on to a City Sightseeing Tour Bus and soak in the history and views around the City and for more information and inspiration on where to go and what to do in the wider Inverness area visit the Inverness Loch Ness Tourism BID

The Highland Council, in partnership with Inverness Access Panel and DisabledGo, provides access information to over 1,000 public venues in Inverness. Find accessible venues here.

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Inverness boasts a skilled workforce and emerging industries such as life sciences and renewable energies. The University of the Highlands and Islands offers a variety of courses, producing a talented local workforce.

Explore our website’s Business Directory to discover the unique range of businesses in Inverness.