Guidebook for Delny
Sightseeing
A fully modern and interactive visitor center experience will guide you through the very last battle fought on British soil - between the UK Crown and the Scottish Jacobite Rebellion led in support of the famous Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746
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lokalkjente anbefalerCulloden Battlefield
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lokalkjente anbefalerA fully modern and interactive visitor center experience will guide you through the very last battle fought on British soil - between the UK Crown and the Scottish Jacobite Rebellion led in support of the famous Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746
Explore the castle and grounds, which include access to the dungeons and a hedge maze for the kids.
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lokalkjente anbefalerCawdor Castle
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lokalkjente anbefalerExplore the castle and grounds, which include access to the dungeons and a hedge maze for the kids.
Urquhart Castle is one of the most picturesque landmarks in Scotland, and an iconic sight to all those who have travelled between Fort William and Inverness.
Perched on the banks of Loch Ness beside the village of Drumnadrochit, it commands great views up the length of the loch, and is one of the main sites for reported sightings of the legendary Loch Ness Monster.
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lokalkjente anbefalerUrquhart Castle
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lokalkjente anbefalerUrquhart Castle is one of the most picturesque landmarks in Scotland, and an iconic sight to all those who have travelled between Fort William and Inverness.
Perched on the banks of Loch Ness beside the village of Drumnadrochit, it commands great views up the length of the loch, and is one of the main sites for reported sightings of the legendary Loch Ness Monster.
Fort George is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain.
Following the 1746 defeat at Culloden of Bonnie Prince Charlie, George II created the ultimate defence against further Jacobite unrest. The result, Fort George, is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, if not Europe.
Its garrison buildings, artillery defences bristling with cannon, and superb collection of arms - including bayoneted muskets, pikes, swords and ammunition pouches - provide a fascinating insight into 18th century military life.
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lokalkjente anbefalerFort George
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lokalkjente anbefalerFort George is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain.
Following the 1746 defeat at Culloden of Bonnie Prince Charlie, George II created the ultimate defence against further Jacobite unrest. The result, Fort George, is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, if not Europe.
Its garrison buildings, artillery defences bristling with cannon, and superb collection of arms - including bayoneted muskets, pikes, swords and ammunition pouches - provide a fascinating insight into 18th century military life.
Loch Ness
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lokalkjente anbefalerThere's a famous local resident here, no doubt about it...
Inverness
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lokalkjente anbefalerAn iconic part of the North Coast 500, Scotland's answer to Route 66.
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lokalkjente anbefalerBealach na Ba Viewpoint
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lokalkjente anbefalerAn iconic part of the North Coast 500, Scotland's answer to Route 66.
The holiday residence of the former Queen Mother.
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lokalkjente anbefalerQueen Elizabeth Castle of Mey Trust
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lokalkjente anbefalerThe holiday residence of the former Queen Mother.
The Royal Borough of Dornoch famous around the world for it's picturesque setting and also for it's world class golf courses.
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lokalkjente anbefalerDornoch
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lokalkjente anbefalerThe Royal Borough of Dornoch famous around the world for it's picturesque setting and also for it's world class golf courses.
Dunrobin Castle is the most northerly of Scotland's great houses and the largest in the Northern Highlands with 189 rooms. Dunrobin Castle is also one of Britain's oldest continuously inhabited houses dating back to the early 1300s, home to the Earls and later, the Dukes of Sutherland.
The Castle, which resembles a French chateâu with its towering conical spires, has seen the architectural influences of Sir Charles Barry, who designed London’s Houses of Parliament, and Scotland’s own Sir Robert Lorimer. The Castle was used as a naval hospital during the First World War and as a boys’ boarding school from 1965 to 1972.
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lokalkjente anbefalerDunrobin Castle
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lokalkjente anbefalerDunrobin Castle is the most northerly of Scotland's great houses and the largest in the Northern Highlands with 189 rooms. Dunrobin Castle is also one of Britain's oldest continuously inhabited houses dating back to the early 1300s, home to the Earls and later, the Dukes of Sutherland.
The Castle, which resembles a French chateâu with its towering conical spires, has seen the architectural influences of Sir Charles Barry, who designed London’s Houses of Parliament, and Scotland’s own Sir Robert Lorimer. The Castle was used as a naval hospital during the First World War and as a boys’ boarding school from 1965 to 1972.
As one of the most iconic images of Scotland, Eilean Donan is recognised all around the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish highlands.
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lokalkjente anbefalerEilean Donan Castle
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lokalkjente anbefalerAs one of the most iconic images of Scotland, Eilean Donan is recognised all around the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish highlands.
The Isle of Skye, connected to Scotland's northwest coast by bridge, is known for its rugged landscapes, picturesque fishing villages and medieval castles. The largest island in the Inner Hebrides archipelago, it has an indented coastline of peninsulas and narrow lochs, radiating out from a mountainous interior.
Be warned however that due to it's surge in popularity in recent times the Police have been known to turn away tourists at the height of the tourist season if they do not have accommodation booked on the Island.
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Isle of Skye
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lokalkjente anbefalerThe Isle of Skye, connected to Scotland's northwest coast by bridge, is known for its rugged landscapes, picturesque fishing villages and medieval castles. The largest island in the Inner Hebrides archipelago, it has an indented coastline of peninsulas and narrow lochs, radiating out from a mountainous interior.
Be warned however that due to it's surge in popularity in recent times the Police have been known to turn away tourists at the height of the tourist season if they do not have accommodation booked on the Island.
The most northern point of the UK mainland. Get a picture taken by the famous directional sign telling you how far you are from Orkney, Shetland, Edinburgh, Land's End & New York.
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lokalkjente anbefalerJohn o' Groats
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lokalkjente anbefalerThe most northern point of the UK mainland. Get a picture taken by the famous directional sign telling you how far you are from Orkney, Shetland, Edinburgh, Land's End & New York.
Discover a world of wonderful botanicals in the award-winning Inverewe Garden. As well as the garden, the wider estate offers plenty to see and is home to Scotland’s ‘Big 5’ species: red squirrels, red deer, otters, seals and golden eagles. Explore Inverewe House, an interactive museum with a variety of objects to handle and games to play.
Amazing species that simply shouldn’t grow here are thriving, aided by the effects of the Gulf Stream. From pre-historic trees such as Wollemi pines to rhododendrons from China, Nepal and India, Himalayan poppies and Tasmanian eucalyptus, there is something to discover and enjoy in every corner.
Inverewe Gardens
Discover a world of wonderful botanicals in the award-winning Inverewe Garden. As well as the garden, the wider estate offers plenty to see and is home to Scotland’s ‘Big 5’ species: red squirrels, red deer, otters, seals and golden eagles. Explore Inverewe House, an interactive museum with a variety of objects to handle and games to play.
Amazing species that simply shouldn’t grow here are thriving, aided by the effects of the Gulf Stream. From pre-historic trees such as Wollemi pines to rhododendrons from China, Nepal and India, Himalayan poppies and Tasmanian eucalyptus, there is something to discover and enjoy in every corner.
Attadale Gardens are spectacular gardens with views of Skye and features an impressive collection of sculpture scattered throughout. Visitors can wander through the kitchen garden, the sunken garden, the geodesic dome filled with ferns.
Attadale Gardens are exceptional gardens started by the Victorians and developed further over the last forty years. The gardens include extensive water gardens and ancient paths winding through woodland and rhododendrons, over bridges, waterfalls and exotically planted ponds, well-hidden sculptures throughout as well as a restored sunken garden and herb garden. The gardens also include a kitchen garden, a sunken fern garden and Japanese garden.
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lokalkjente anbefalerAttadale Gardens
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lokalkjente anbefalerAttadale Gardens are spectacular gardens with views of Skye and features an impressive collection of sculpture scattered throughout. Visitors can wander through the kitchen garden, the sunken garden, the geodesic dome filled with ferns.
Attadale Gardens are exceptional gardens started by the Victorians and developed further over the last forty years. The gardens include extensive water gardens and ancient paths winding through woodland and rhododendrons, over bridges, waterfalls and exotically planted ponds, well-hidden sculptures throughout as well as a restored sunken garden and herb garden. The gardens also include a kitchen garden, a sunken fern garden and Japanese garden.
Entertainment & Activities
Tour one of Scotland's finest distilleries followed by a tasting session (for those old enough to partake)
Dalmore
Tour one of Scotland's finest distilleries followed by a tasting session (for those old enough to partake)
Tour one of Scotland's finest distilleries followed by a tasting session (for those old enough to partake)
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lokalkjente anbefalerGlen Morangie
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lokalkjente anbefalerTour one of Scotland's finest distilleries followed by a tasting session (for those old enough to partake)
Tour one of Scotland's finest distilleries followed by a tasting session (for those old enough to partake)
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lokalkjente anbefalerBalblair Distillery Co Ltd
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lokalkjente anbefalerTour one of Scotland's finest distilleries followed by a tasting session (for those old enough to partake)
Parks & Nature
An unusual monument representing the Gate of Negapatam, a port in Madras, India sits atop Cnoc Fyrish and can be seen from most of the surrounding areas. Built by the local lord who served as a General in India, the construction kept the locals in work during the Highland Clearances. It's rumoured that General Munro and some of his men would summit the hill at nights to return some of the stones to the bottom in order to create extra work for the labourers.
Atop the hill, there are some excellent views from the top and it's not too challenging a climb so suitable for all ages.
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lokalkjente anbefalerFyrish Monument
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lokalkjente anbefalerAn unusual monument representing the Gate of Negapatam, a port in Madras, India sits atop Cnoc Fyrish and can be seen from most of the surrounding areas. Built by the local lord who served as a General in India, the construction kept the locals in work during the Highland Clearances. It's rumoured that General Munro and some of his men would summit the hill at nights to return some of the stones to the bottom in order to create extra work for the labourers.
Atop the hill, there are some excellent views from the top and it's not too challenging a climb so suitable for all ages.
Dolphins - and lots of them - are easily viewable from the shore here at the right tide levels. Best to have a look at the internet to see when the tide levels suit.
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lokalkjente anbefalerChanonry Point
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lokalkjente anbefalerDolphins - and lots of them - are easily viewable from the shore here at the right tide levels. Best to have a look at the internet to see when the tide levels suit.
Take a walk in the woods, play in the new play-park, explore the visitor centre, restaurant and cafe and view the falls and leaping salmon.
Falls of Shin Visitor Centre
Take a walk in the woods, play in the new play-park, explore the visitor centre, restaurant and cafe and view the falls and leaping salmon.
Snowsports in the winter, and numerous other activities and sites in the Summer. A funicular Railway can take you further up the mountain for views over Aviemore and far into the horizon.
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lokalkjente anbefalerCairngorm Mountain
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lokalkjente anbefalerSnowsports in the winter, and numerous other activities and sites in the Summer. A funicular Railway can take you further up the mountain for views over Aviemore and far into the horizon.
Food Scene
This is a favourite with locals, a queue up canteen style service but with quality as well as quantity. This is the type of place where you can get anything from the day’s roast, a curry, fish & chips to a soup and a sandwich or a quiche. Sit outside in the heated gazebo for outstanding views over the Cromarty Firth.
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lokalkjente anbefalerThe Storehouse
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lokalkjente anbefalerThis is a favourite with locals, a queue up canteen style service but with quality as well as quantity. This is the type of place where you can get anything from the day’s roast, a curry, fish & chips to a soup and a sandwich or a quiche. Sit outside in the heated gazebo for outstanding views over the Cromarty Firth.
Similar idea to Storehouse of Foulis, but perhaps not quite as good. Also lacks “the view”. It is however a good place for a quick meal or a coffee and cake.
The Tomich Restaurant
Similar idea to Storehouse of Foulis, but perhaps not quite as good. Also lacks “the view”. It is however a good place for a quick meal or a coffee and cake.
Probably more of an evening meal, this is a big feed for your money. Fairly traditional Scottish & British fare and always a good quality (and far too much quantity), but I would recommend elsewhere if you’re in a rush.
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lokalkjente anbefalerShandwick Inn
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lokalkjente anbefalerProbably more of an evening meal, this is a big feed for your money. Fairly traditional Scottish & British fare and always a good quality (and far too much quantity), but I would recommend elsewhere if you’re in a rush.
Platform 1864
Fairly traditional Scottish & British fare and always a good quality
This is right next to the A9 at the north turn-off for Dornoch. It’s good-quality safe and standard Scottish pub food, but 90% of the customers all order the same thing, the sizzling steak platter. This isn’t fine dining, but who doesn’t enjoy a sizzling hot platter with a lump of steak, chips, onion rings, tomato, red cabbage, carrots and peas on it?
Trentham Hotel
This is right next to the A9 at the north turn-off for Dornoch. It’s good-quality safe and standard Scottish pub food, but 90% of the customers all order the same thing, the sizzling steak platter. This isn’t fine dining, but who doesn’t enjoy a sizzling hot platter with a lump of steak, chips, onion rings, tomato, red cabbage, carrots and peas on it?
A fairly varied but excellent quality menu with stunning views almost as good as those here in this house. Traditionally furnished inside with stained oak walls, if you didn’t realise you were in Scotland beforehand, you’ll certainly feel it after. The two best seats in the house are the armchairs next to the roaring fire – the perfect place for a Scotch whisky after your meal.
Kincraig Castle Hotel
A fairly varied but excellent quality menu with stunning views almost as good as those here in this house. Traditionally furnished inside with stained oak walls, if you didn’t realise you were in Scotland beforehand, you’ll certainly feel it after. The two best seats in the house are the armchairs next to the roaring fire – the perfect place for a Scotch whisky after your meal.
this is arguably the busiest restaurant around. It’s vibe is a mix of modern city with traditional Scotland. There’s also a balcony with outdoor dining space overlooking the Ness River in the heart of Inverness. A large and varied menu, this is a firm and regular favourite with locals and tourists alike. Booking will likely be required.
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lokalkjente anbefalerThe Mustard Seed Restaurant
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lokalkjente anbefalerthis is arguably the busiest restaurant around. It’s vibe is a mix of modern city with traditional Scotland. There’s also a balcony with outdoor dining space overlooking the Ness River in the heart of Inverness. A large and varied menu, this is a firm and regular favourite with locals and tourists alike. Booking will likely be required.
Inverness's "hidden gem". It’s not so much that it’s hidden, it’s just that it’s very small. The dining area itself will be no bigger than the kitchen at this AirBnB, but the traditional Italian food is outstanding. You might struggle to get near this at the weekend without booking well in advance, but through the week you’ll probably strike gold.
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lokalkjente anbefalerLittle Italy
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lokalkjente anbefalerInverness's "hidden gem". It’s not so much that it’s hidden, it’s just that it’s very small. The dining area itself will be no bigger than the kitchen at this AirBnB, but the traditional Italian food is outstanding. You might struggle to get near this at the weekend without booking well in advance, but through the week you’ll probably strike gold.
Excellent food with a good selection of dishes and an emphasis on fish. A fine selection of wines and whisky. I recommend you book here as it is a very popular establishment with the locals and repeat golf-tourists.
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lokalkjente anbefalerLuigi's
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lokalkjente anbefalerExcellent food with a good selection of dishes and an emphasis on fish. A fine selection of wines and whisky. I recommend you book here as it is a very popular establishment with the locals and repeat golf-tourists.
The Highland’s have a disproportionate amount of top quality haggis-makers however in my personal opinion, the multi-award winning Cockburns of Dingwall make the finest haggis around.
George Cockburn & Son
19 Mill StThe Highland’s have a disproportionate amount of top quality haggis-makers however in my personal opinion, the multi-award winning Cockburns of Dingwall make the finest haggis around.
You visit some restaurants because you have no choice. Some because they are good and nearby. Trust me, this is one restaurant you should go out of your way and make a special visit. The Food here is at the top of it’s game. The many awards on display in the entrance are a testament to what you can expect.
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lokalkjente anbefalerRocpool
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lokalkjente anbefalerYou visit some restaurants because you have no choice. Some because they are good and nearby. Trust me, this is one restaurant you should go out of your way and make a special visit. The Food here is at the top of it’s game. The many awards on display in the entrance are a testament to what you can expect.
A must visit. Fine dining at it's finest, local ingredients, fine wines and whiskies, a roaring fire in a traditional setting overlooking The Championship Course at Royal Dornoch Golf Club and further into the Dornoch Firth. What's not to like?
Links House at Royal Dornoch
A must visit. Fine dining at it's finest, local ingredients, fine wines and whiskies, a roaring fire in a traditional setting overlooking The Championship Course at Royal Dornoch Golf Club and further into the Dornoch Firth. What's not to like?
An historic setting on the outskirts of Inverness this is another fine dining experience. If you want a real bargain, I'd advise going here for a lunch through the week where you'll likely get the entire place to yourself.
Culloden House Hotel
An historic setting on the outskirts of Inverness this is another fine dining experience. If you want a real bargain, I'd advise going here for a lunch through the week where you'll likely get the entire place to yourself.