Top Inverness Dining Experiences

Handfasting is a Celtic ritual where a couple’s hands are tied together to symbolize their union. Suitable for married and unmarried couples alike, this experience gives you the rare opportunity to take part in a personalized Scottish pagan ceremony in a magnificent setting—beside Loch Ness. Rather than sharing the occasion with other travelers, enjoy an intimate ceremony just for you, then round off the celebration with a delicious picnic lunch and drinks.

When you’re in the Scottish Highlands, a wonderful way to spend the evening is sipping whiskey and listening to live Scottish music. This tour lets you sample three malt whiskeys while Davy Holt sings traditional and original Scottish songs. Just make your way to the Malt Room, then settle in for a fun evening and maybe make a few new friends.

Taste your way around the Scottish Highlands and enjoy the best the region has to offer. This dinner experience in a local home in Inverness introduces you to authentic Highland flavors. Your host shares traditional recipes, each strongly characterized by local culture and history, serving courses made from local produce featuring some of Scotland's finest products.

Set sail across the misty waters of Loch Ness—and discover the eerie legend of the Loch Ness Monster as you admire a new perspective on the scenery—on this immersive sightseeing cruise. Float past the majestic ruins of Urquhart Castle as you explore one of Britain’s largest freshwater lakes, and have plenty of opportunities to capture photos of the sights (and potentially any lurking monsters).

Explore Scotland's Speyside whisky region without the hassle of designating a driver. This guided tour takes you through the Highlands to some of the area's best distilleries, including Glenfiddich, Glenfarclas, and the GlenAllachie, the 2025 World's Best Whisky Award winner. Learn about local history from your kilted Highlander guide while enjoying a comfortable journey through iconic whisky country.

Whether you are new to whisky or a seasoned expert, you all be greatly welcome to come and try Scotlands famous drink. We have over 250 bottles to purchase and we can tailor your whisky tasting to suit.

Whisky-tasting is an essential part of a trip to Scotland's Speyside region, but the experience loses appeal when you have to drive. Avoid the hassle and leave the driving to your guide on this private tour exclusively for your group, including visits to five Speyside distilleries, hotel pickup, and complimentary bottled water and whisky drams for added convenience.

Spend the day exploring Scottish scenery and whisky on a full-day tour from Inverness to Cairngorms National Park and the Tomatin Distillery. Join an experienced guide for a trip through the park’s scenic highlights, then learn the secrets of Scottish distilling at a family-owned distillery that makes the best-selling single malt whisky on earth. This tour includes round-trip transport from Inverness in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach and is limited to sixteen people for a personal experience.

This private and personalized tour is ideal for whisky aficionados seeking a tailored experience. In the company of just your party and a guide, you'll visit a range of distilleries on the Speyside whisky trail, such as Aberlour and Glenfarclas, while enjoying some of the finest single malts the area has to offer. Hotel pickup adds convenience to your day.

Whisky-tasting around Scotland loses some of its appeal when you have to designate a driver. This private tour lets you avoid making that tough decision. Your Highlander guide will drive you through some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery on your way to several of Speyside's best distilleries, including Macallan and Glenfiddich.

Taste the Highlands food & drink tour is about more than what’s on your plate. It’s a chance to discover Inverness through its people, history and traditions, and you’ll hear the stories behind the produce we taste and venues we visit. There’s no hurry; this is a relaxed walking tour designed for conversation, curiosity and enjoyment. With a small group of no more than 12 guests, there’s plenty of time to ask questions, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. Every stop has been carefully chosen to showcase the very best local produce. By joining Taste the Highlands, you’ll support independent businesses in Inverness (and the producers who supply them), as well as a local, female-owned tour company dedicated to sharing the city’s food, history and hospitality with visitors. Whether it’s your first visit to Scotland or you’re looking to experience the city from a different perspective, come hungry and ready to discover Inverness one bite at a time.