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Are you planning to visit the famous Urquhart Castle located on the banks of Loch Ness? Read on to find out everything you need to know before visiting this popular tourist attraction:
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Located 9 miles south-west of Inverness, you’ll find the gorgeous Dores beach – a great and easy day trip from the capital of the Highlands. Dores beach is by far the best beach on Loch Ness and allows a great vista of the world famous loch, along with the stunning surrounding hills as a perfect backdrop. It is also perhaps the best place to spot Nessie, with its undisturbed view right down the water, well Steve Feltham certainly thinks so. He is Dores’ very own resident “Nessie Hunter”.
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Cromarty is located on the North East tip of the Black Isle, about 40 minutes drive from Inverness. The little fishing village is almost completely surrounded by sea and boasts a lovely sandy beach as well as a small harbour, now mostly used for leisure boating.
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Fort Augustus is a charming village which is centred around the 5 locks of the Caledonian Canal. There are many day trippers that stop here on their way north or south but it also makes for a great place to stay for a day or more. You can easily wander around the village on foot and check out all the sites. There are also lots of places to visit within a short drive – check out our detailed post on things to do around Loch Ness.
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Despite its size, there’s a surprising amount of things to do in Beauly. Take some time to explore its charming shops and cafes before visiting its historical attractions or heading out into nature – whatever you choose to do while visiting, Beauly won’t disappoint!
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Inverness is known as the gateway to the Highlands and is a great place to base yourself if you’re visiting this area. The city itself has plenty of attractions, but there are also some incredible day trips you can take from Inverness to explore the surrounding area. From castles and lochs to beaches and gardens, there’s something for everyone! Let’s take a look at some of the best day trips from Inverness.
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Most people generally head to the usual suspects when visiting Loch Ness – Urquhart Castle, the Loch Ness Visitor Centre, Fort Augustus – however, there is so much more to see around this famous expanse of water. We actually live on Loch Ness and so know this area rather well! We will be concentrating on places, walks, historic buildings that are actually located around Loch Ness, let’s call it a Loch Ness Loop. We have other posts for areas close to Loch Ness such as our detailed guide to Glen Affric, Fort Augustus and ideas for day trips from Inverness.
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The Royal Burgh of Dornoch is located in the northern Highlands, approximately 1 hour north of Inverness, just off the A9. This seaside town is a great place to base yourself if you’re looking to explore the area or if you’re doing the North Coast 500 (NC500). Hopefully you’ve already checked out our comprehensive guide on things to do in Dornoch – if not, click here! So if you’re now wondering if there’s much to do in the surrounding area, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve been visiting Dornoch for years and know the area very well so here are our top places to visit around Dornoch, many of which feature on the NC500 circuit.
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We have been visiting the quaint town of Dornoch since the late nineties and we absolutely love it! It always features on our ititneray when we visit our family in Lairg.
The Royal Burgh of Dornoch is a seaside town located in the northern Highlands approximately 1 hour north of Inverness, just off the A9, and is perfectly located between the Dornoch Firth and the Moray Firth. It’s an easy day trip from Inverness or a stopping place when doing the North Coast 500. You may also want to base yourself here as there’s so much to do in the area. Spend a couple of days discovering the town, the beach and the golf course and then head slightly further afield to discover what the area has to offer.
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The small peaceful town of Lairg is located in the county of Sutherland in the northern Highlands, Scotland. Often referred to as the gateway or the crossroads of the Highlands, Lairg is a small town on the shores of Loch Shin. It’s a great base if you’re looking to explore the true wilderness of Sutherland. It’s about 1h30 minutes’ drive from Inverness. To truly appreciate everything the area has to offer, we strongly recommend having a car although it’s possible to reach Lairg by public transport (see information below).
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