Top Inverness Outdoor Activities

Avoid the crowds and enjoy an independent exploration of the North Coast 500, thanks to this easy-to-access smartphone app. Offering a 7-day anytime access period means you can plan your travels—either on food or by car—and explore the highlights of the North Coast 500 leisurely at your own pace by solving clues, completing challenges, and earning points.

Explore the best of the Scottish Highlands' scenery on this day tour from Inverness. Soak up the views and learn all about Scottish history as you cruise across the mysterious Loch Ness, visit Fort Augustus Abbey and loch-side Urquhart Castle, admire the majestic Falls of Foyers, and wander along Dores Beach.

Discover the best of Inverness and the surrounding Scottish Highlands on a 2-day self-guided eBike tour. You have the freedom each day to choose from a selection of carefully designed route options to suit your interests and pace. Ride across to the beautiful Black Isle for coastal roads and a stop at Cromarty Village, explore the historic Fort George and the grounds of Culloden Battlefield, or head south alongside Loch Ness towards Foyers then stop off at Cameron’s Tea Room for a bite to eat and to see some Highland cows. Our suggested routes are easy to follow and designed to make the most of your eBike, combining scenic back roads, dedicated cycle paths, and must-see Highland landmarks. It’s the perfect way to explore Inverness at your own pace, with the flexibility to create a two-day itinerary that’s just right for you.

Discover the best of Inverness and the surrounding Scottish Highlands on a 3-day self-guided cycling tour. Each day, you have the freedom to choose from a selection of carefully designed route options to suit your interests, fitness level, and preferred pace. Ride across to the beautiful Black Isle and stop in Cromarty, explore the historic Fort George and the Culloden Battlefield, or head south alongside Loch Ness towards Foyers, with the option to pause at Cameron’s Tea Room for a bite to eat and a chance to spot iconic Highland cows. The suggested routes are easy to follow and thoughtfully planned for flat-bar bikes, combining back roads, dedicated cycle paths, and must-see Highland landmarks. It’s the perfect way to explore Inverness at your own pace, creating a flexible two-day itinerary that showcases the very best of the Scottish Highlands.

Learn about the Loch Ness Monster on this app-led treasure hunt and Britain quiz in Inverness. You and your entire family can play, solving clues to find hidden secrets that will help you earn points and win prizes. You can go at your own pace, and start and finish when you like, since this is a private app-led activity, not a group tour.

Explore the Highlands in Comfort and Style Travel with an expert local guide who offers private, flexible tours tailored to couples, solo travellers, and small families seeking authentic Highland journeys.

Travel at your own pace, enjoy plenty of photo stops, and immerse yourself in Highland life with your very own Highlander Guide in a kilt. Fancy wearing a kilt or arisaid yourself? Just let us know. To give you the best experience without rushing, we offer two route options: the Trotternish or the Minginish peninsula. Each explores a different part of the island and is planned around nearby attractions and sensible travel times, so you can see more while still enjoying each stop. Whichever route you choose, our aim is simple: a relaxed, memorable day showcasing the scenery, history, and character that makes the Isle of Skye special. This is a private tour for 5–7 guests departing from Inverness. For groups of 1–4, please book our 'PRIVATE Isle of Skye Adventure from Inverness' Weather, opening hours or road conditions may affect our itinerary. We’ll offer a worthwhile alternative whenever possible.

Entering on this tour will enable guests to sit comfortably within a private executive air conditioned vehicle, with a knowledgeable guide to inform them along the way. It is the intention to maximise the enjoyment for guests on their Highland Adventure. Sharing beautiful locations that the highlands have to offer. We can set foot on the actual Culloden Battlefield, walking through the Government lines. sharing the local knowledge and historic understanding. Walk through the Historic Clava Cairns, relive that "outlander" moment of transportation through the standing stones. Visit quaint country locations for that refreshing coffee or lunch stop away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Flexibility within the day allows for deviation from the recognized route for specific area or activity of interest to guests like Whisky Distilling, Geology or Ancestral history. It is very customer focused and strive to make your visit to the Highlands a memorable one for all the right reasons.

Travel at your own pace, enjoy plenty of photo stops, and immerse yourself in Highland life with your very own Highlander Guide in a kilt. Fancy wearing a kilt or arisaid yourself? Just let us know. Cruise guests can relax knowing we’ll ensure an on-time return to port. Step into the world of Outlander, journey through locations linked to the series & the real history behind it. Visit ancient standing stones, atmospheric battlefields, historic villages, create memorable experience as your guide brings the stories, clans and Jacobite’s past to life. Discover the places that inspired scenes with Highland magic woven into the day. Perfect for fans and history lovers alike. This is a private tour for 5–7 guests departing from Inverness or Invergordon Cruise Port. For groups of 1–4, please book our 'PRIVATE Culloden & More Tour from Inverness or Invergordon'. Weather, opening hours or road conditions may affect our itinerary. We’ll offer a worthwhile alternative whenever possible.

Step into the heart of the Highlands with your signature 'Loch Ness & Inverness Tour'. A full-day private journey through Scotland's most iconic lacations, paired with hidden gems and rich storytelling. Travel in luxury with your personal chauffeur-guide and enjoy the perfect balance of history, nature and culture.

Set within beautiful Highland woodland near Tornagrain, our Private Woodland Hawk Walks offer a slower, more personal experience immersed in the atmosphere and natural beauty of the Highlands. Far removed from crowded tourist attractions and public group sessions, each experience is carefully tailored to create a calm, memorable encounter with birds of prey in a truly natural setting. Along the way, guests learn about falconry, local wildlife, woodland ecology, and Highland folklore, creating a deeper understanding of both the bird and the landscape. The combination of hands-on participation, peaceful surroundings, and authentic storytelling offers a memorable Highland experience that most visitors to Scotland never get the chance to enjoy.

Discover the best of Inverness and the surrounding Scottish Highlands on a 2-day self-guided cycling tour. Each day, you have the freedom to choose from a selection of carefully designed route options to suit your interests, fitness level, and preferred pace. Ride across to the beautiful Black Isle and stop in Cromarty, explore the historic Fort George and the Culloden Battlefield, or head south alongside Loch Ness towards Foyers, with the option to pause at Cameron’s Tea Room for a bite to eat and a chance to spot iconic Highland cows. The suggested routes are easy to follow and thoughtfully planned for flat-bar bikes, combining back roads, dedicated cycle paths, and must-see Highland landmarks. It’s the perfect way to explore Inverness at your own pace, creating a flexible two-day itinerary that showcases the very best of the Scottish Highlands.

Turning the streets of Inverness Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the city centre on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to explore the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way. During your Quest , discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow. You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Instant access with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?

This self-guided Highlands road trip is designed to show how the landscapes of northern Scotland connect into one coherent journey rather than a single coastal loop. Instead of simply following the North Coast 500, the guide explores the wider Highlands, linking sea lochs, glens, remote peninsulas and mountain passes into a natural travelling progression. You can travel the full circular route or explore individual sections depending on your timeframe. Along the way the guide highlights iconic Highland locations alongside quieter roads, coastal villages and remote landscapes that many visitors miss. Rather than a rigid itinerary, the guide provides narrative context, route progression and flexible time-based planning ideas so you can adapt the journey around weather, ferry connections and travel pace. With 12 months access included, you can start planning well before your trip and return to the guide whenever you need.

Venture into the heart of the Scottish Highlands on this immersive walking tour through the breathtaking Cairngorms National Park. Departing from Inverness, this full-day adventure features a scenic hike of 5.5 miles, led by experienced mountain guides who share local folklore and nature insights. Experience the stunning landscapes, including ancient pine forests and shimmering lochs, and enjoy a well-deserved lunch in Aviemore, a hub for outdoor activities. Spot wildlife at Loch Garten Nature Reserve and reconnect with nature in this tranquil setting. - Guided 5.5-mile hike through the stunning Cairngorms National Park - Learn about local history and wildlife from experienced guides - Lunch in Aviemore with options for seasonal produce - Includes a visit to the Loch Garten Nature Reserve for wildlife spotting

You will be booking the whole vehicle for your own private tour with your party. Take in the natural beauty of the land at Millionaire’s View, Black Rock Gorge and at Falls of Shin. Delve into the history of Dunrobin Castle, its Gardens and has a viewing of a live Falconry Show, Take time for culture and shopping at the famous town of Dornoch with its enriched central med-evil Cathedral. Finally to top of your day, sample one of our well-known exports, the ‘water of life,’ at the famous Glenmorangie Distillery. Local Guide Private Tour Comfortable Air Conditioned Vehicle Customisable to your Taste (within reasonable distance)

Visit the Isle of Skye and stop at highlights along the way on this full-day private guided tour from Inverness. Enjoy views of the Loch Ness region, Urquhart Castle, and Eilean Donan Castle; look for wildlife at Loch Duich and Kyle of Lochalsh; and explore the Fairy Pools and Portree. Additional stops can be included based on your interests.

We provide Isle of Skye tour with unforgettable view, wild nature, historical places, mountains and waterfalls We family-owned and operated, Scottish ‘small group’ travel company based in beautiful Inverness. We offer private guided tours and luxury VIP experiences, making us Scotland's go-to luxury travel experts. If you can dream it, we'll provide the perfect trip for you. Within our beautiful landscape filled with mountains, hills, lochs, and rivers, Highland Tours offers only the very best experiences. Whether you’re looking to simply relax and tour in style in one of our luxury vehicles, fly fish on our wonderful salmon rivers, or experience stalking on some of the finest sporting estates in Scotland, we can make it happen. From the moment you arrive, your kilted chauffeur guide will be happy to show you around. We look forward to welcoming you to the Highlands and no matter how you choose to tour Scotland with us, you will be guaranteed to leave with many happy memories.

Explore the mysterious majesty of Loch Ness, from the loch’s deep blue-green waters to the legendary tale of the Loch Ness Monster on this private full-day tour. Visit landmarks such as the Falls of Foyers, Fort Augustus, and the Caledonian Canal, and even visit the enchanting Loch Ness alpacas for an additional fee.

Explore Loch Ness at your own pace on this independent 1-day cycle tour from Inverness. Hop on your bike in Bellfield Park and — with your map and directions to hand — head into rural Scotland toward Loch Ness. Head along winding country roads at your leisure and enjoy fine views over the countryside scenery. Spin through the peaceful village of Dores to the banks of Loch Ness, then perhaps enjoy lunch in a local café before strolling along the shoreline. Bike hire, map and directions are included on this tour.

Travel from Inverness to the Isle of Skye on a full-day trip through the Scottish Highlands. Pass through glens and rugged mountain scenery, with stops at Loch Ness, Broadford, and the ruins of Eilean Donan Castle, before reaching the purple heather–swathed hillsides of Skye. Then pass through the Isle of Eilean Ban on the journey back to Inverness.

A full trip around Loch Ness done in half a day - Approx 6 hours A little taste of the highlands of Scotland from the famous Urquhart Castle to Loch Ness with its beautiful scenery. All while enjoying our world award-winning best Gin local to our little area. Suitable for guests with not much time to do full-day tours. Perfect for guests wanting to do a full trip around Loch Ness to try and spot Nessie the Loch Ness Monster with not much time. Local Guide Private Tour Comfortable Air Conditioned Vehicle Customisable to your Taste (within reasonable distance)

We'll head south from Inverness over The Slochd Summit from where we see our first view of The Cairngorm Mountains. We continue on to the Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore where you can discover the history and heritage of The Scottish Highlands. From here we will enjoy a lovely tour along the quieter back roads of Badenoch & Strathspey. We'll visit Ruthven Barracks before passing through Rothiemurchus and Loch Morlich. Our journey then takes us up to Cairngorm ski area and UK’s highest mountain railway. Experience Cairngorm Mountain and enjoy wonderful panoramic views from UK’s highest restaurant, over 1000 metres up. Back down in Strathspey we can go looking for red squirrels and perhaps Ospreys amid our indigenous Caledonian Pine Forest by Loch Garten and Nethy Bridge. Our tour takes us on to Grantown-on-Spey and, if time allows, we can enjoy an envigorating dram or two on our way home at either Tomatin or the new Cairn Distillery.

Delve into the legends of Loch Ness and admire the scenery of the Caledonian Canal without the land-based crowds on this 50-minute cruise from Dochgarroch. Discover the secrets of Loch Ness and search for the Loch Ness Monster (aka Nessie) using on-board sonar technology. Plus, you'll get unrivaled views of the Bona Lighthouse and Aldourie Castle from the water.