Golfing, fishing, ski-ing, water and mountain sports, and other activities are present in abundance and are easily accessed at appropriate times of the year. There are countless opportunities to relax in many other ways in and around the area. Only a full itinerary would do justice to the immense diversity of activities available to the discerning traveller visiting on pleasure or business
Close to the beautiful setting of the apartment, the traveller will find commensurate facilities and top class restaurants and eateries to suit every taste and pocket.
Inverness is strategically placed for trips further afield. It is possible to access the west, east and north coasts easily. The romantic and mystical Western and Orkney Islands are but a short sea crossing away. Scotland’s other major cities are within easy driving distance. Aberdeen, Perth and Dundee are just over 2 hours drive by car with Edinburgh and Glasgow perhaps an hour more.
For those wishing to sample the delights of the Speyside Malt Whisky Industry the ‘Whisky Trail’ is a must and all distilleries on the trail have visitor centres where guests are welcomed in traditional fashion. If undertaking this activity it is advisable to nominate a driver in your party who will not partake in sampling the wares on offer! (Drink/Driving laws are strictly enforced throughout Scotland)
The owners of Heraghty Lodge will be pleased to advise should you have any query and can assist you with any arrangements you might wish to make.
Here are a few suggestions :
Boots n Paddles - Canoeing, biking, gorge walking, climbing, archery etc
Outdoor Inverness - Lots of outdoor activities for the family to do
Jacobite Cruises - Cruises and tours featuring Loch Ness
Loch Ness Centre - Learn all about the legendary Loch Ness Monster
Fort George - Visit this mighty fort built after 1746 to subdue the Highlands
Cawdor Castle - Ancient castle with MacBeth connections and a wonderful walled garden.
Urquhart Castle - Mighty historic castle on the shores of Loch Ness enjoying a magnificent setting with stunning views.
Inverness Cathedral - St Andrew's Cathedral in Inverness, the Mother Church of the Diocese of Moray, Ross and Caithness. A cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church designed by Alexander Ross who was based in the city. It is the seat of the Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness, ordinary of the Diocese of Moray, Ross and Caithness.
Floral Hall - Enjoy a tranquil break amidst beautiful floral displays. The Inverness Floral Hall is a sub tropical oasis of rest and calm Walk along the winding paths in the climatically controlled environment of the Floral Hall, pass fountains and ponds alive with sub-tropical fish.
Loch Ness - Loch Ness and the legend of 'Nessie', the famous Loch Ness monster has inspired the imagination of young and old for generations & makes Loch Ness one of the top travel destinations for visitors to Scotland.
Inverness Museum - Situated in the centre of this busy tourist and market city, is Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. Contemporary artists exhibitions, galleries, natural and local history, presentations, displays, talks, lectures and more.
Inverness Highland Games - City of Inverness Highland Games and Gathering. Traditional Scottish Event with the Highland Council. From Caber Tossing, Country Dancing, Bagpipes and Piping to the Red Arrows. Parachute Teams and Spectacular Jet Aircraft Events.
The Great Glen Way - Officially opened on the 30th of April 2002 by H.R.H. Prince Andrew, Earl of Inverness. The route, which spans 73 miles/117km between Fort William and Inverness, can be walked in 5-6 days, staying overnight in the various communities within the Glen. The Great Glen Way suits all levels of walker.
Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre - Exciting new visitor centre with interactive exhibition. Site of the last pitched battle on British Soil.
Logie Steading Visitor Centre - The Logie Steading Visitor Centre offers a warm welcome with Arts and Crafts, Shopping, Walled Gardens, River Walks, an Adventure Playground and home-made lunches and refreshments in our Café.
Tomatin Distillery Visitor Centre - Located on the eastern edge of the Monadh Liath Mountains, Tomatin has a feeling of remoteness about it. Illicit stills are part of the history of whisky distilling in Scotland; as a distilling site, illicit or otherwise, Tomatin reaches back to the 15th Century when drovers, bringing their cattle over high mountain passes to the market at Tomatin, filled their flasks from a still at the Old Laird’s House, beside the current distillery buildings – perhaps the fore-runner to the current visitor centre! A formal distillery was commissioned on the site in 1897, and at 315 metres above sea level it is one of the highest in the country.