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Inverness |
Nowhere in Britain is the bloodied hand of the past
so heavily laid as it in the Highlands of Scotland;
ancient Inverness was regularly burned by marauding
clansmen and little now remains. Today the marauding
clansmen only appear in movies and Inverness centre
is a noisy and bustling gateway town serving the north
and west of Scotland.
Castle
Stuart, Inverness
Each of the eight
bedrooms is named after the clans
who fought and died for 'Bonnie Prince
Charlie' at Culloden, and decorated
in their individual tartans. It is
a brave soul who would dare to sleep
in the haunted room at Castle Stuart,
said to play host to the spirit of
Bonnie Prince Charlie.
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Sandwiched between the Moray Firth and Loch Ness, Inverness
is one of Scotland's special towns.
Spend a holiday here and you will be able to lose
yourself in the beauty and excitement of this,
one of Europe's last great unspoilt areas.
The pages of its history read like a film script and
more recently have served as one - Macbeth, Rob Roy,
Braveheart and recently the block buster movie Loch
Ness, situated just south of Inverness and stretching
all the way down to Fort Augustus (29 miles/48 km further
south). Many of the film locations can be pointed out
by those in the know - the local friendly inhabitants.
If you have your camera at hand you will not be disappointed.
It has been said that if you should have to stop and
ask the way, as often as not, a local will take you
there, never mind give you directions.
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St.
Valery Guest House
The St. Valery Guest House is a
New Town building situated in the
heart of Edinburgh's West End. It
is within walking distance of Princes
Street, Edinburgh Castle and all
the main shopping and sight-seeing
areas, including the Royal Mile.
Take
a look inside >>>
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Today, the Caledonian Canal, Loch Ness and the Moray
Firth form a stretch of unbroken water offering a haven
for walkers, fishermen, yachtsmen, canal lovers, ornithologists
and wildlife enthusiasts. You can make the entire journey
on a hired cabin cruiser, yacht or hotel boat, or you
can choose to stay locally and simply explore Loch Ness
and the Moray Firth.
Experience the area's rich and colourful history, or
simply admire the mountains, lochs and glens. There
are many places to visit, both ancient and modern. Take
a trip on one of the many castle tours, visit one of
the wildlife parks or one of the many museums. Many
attractions are opening in the area every year. Look
out for one of the newest, the Castle Garrison Encounter
at Inverness Castle. Visit Balnain House, the interesting
home of Highland music, or Fort Augustus Abbey and of
course the Loch Ness Exhibitions in Drumnadrochit. If
you enjoy the arts scene, there is the annual Highland
Festival - a fortnight's feast of artistic events in
more than forty venues around the Highlands.
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