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Inverness Castle Garrison Encounter

Inverness

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Inverness Castle Garrison Encounter

The red sandstone battlements of Inverness Castle, built during the 1830’s, dominate the town and the River Ness. The Castle is the backdrop for the Castle Garrison Encounter, a re-enactment of life as an 18th century ‘redcoat’ soldier.

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  • Address: Castle Hill, Inverness
  • Phone: +44 1463 243 363
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Do & See

Inverness is surrounded by wide open spaces that are ideal for outdoor activities. Here you can try everything from climbing, hiking, and canoeing to sailing and even scuba diving on the Moray Firth, the long inlet of the North Sea on which the city stands.

Loch Ness Copyright: Botond Horvath / Shutterstock.com
Loch Ness
Cruises on the spooky loch in search of the elusive monster are offered by several companies based around Inverness. Jacobite Cruises offers several …
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Inverness Castle Garrison Encounter Copyright: Jaime Pharr / Shutterstock.com
Inverness Castle Garrison Encounter
The red sandstone battlements of Inverness Castle, built during the 1830’s, dominate the town and the River Ness. The Castle is the backdrop for the Castle Garrison Encounter, a re-enactment of life as an 18th century ‘redcoat’ …
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Castle Gallery Copyright: Denis Kuvaev / Shutterstock.com
Castle Gallery
This gallery is located next to the Inverness Castle. Castle Gallery displays works by local and visiting painters, printmakers, silversmiths, sculptors and …
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Culloden Moor Visitor Centre
Culloden Moor Visitor Centre is situated on the very site of the last battle to be fought on British soil. The Visitor Centre displays the clothing and weapons of the Highland clansmen and the Hanoverian redcoats who defeated Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s rebels here in April …
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Urquhart Castle Copyright: nitsawan katerattanakul / Shutterstock.com
Urquhart Castle
Urquhart Castle is one of Scotland’s most spectacular medieval ruins. Enjoy the tumbledown walls and the tower of Loch Ness standing on a promontory jutting into the …
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Fort George Copyright: Claudio
Fort George
Fort George was built in 1769. This impregnable fortress is still the home of one of Scotland’s kilted battalions and houses the Regimental Museum of the Queen’s Own …
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Old High Church
This historic sight is the oldest church in Inverness. The so-called "Town Church" is open to visitors and on Fridays you can join a guided tour at 11.30, or attend mass on Sundays at …
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Macallan Distillery Copyright: Highland_Loon/Shutterstock.com
Macallan Distillery
If you want to get a firsthand view of how the Macallan whiskey is made, the Macallan Distillery gives plenty of options to do just that, and more. The different tours include insights into the history of the brand, tasting experiences and gifts to commemorate you visit. The building is also equipped with a …
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