Outdoor and Leisure

WALKING

The River Moriston estuary into Loch Ness is a short 800 metre scramble from Thomas Telford's bridge, along the river and past the waterfalls. There are also many other attractive walks nearby through forest, mountain trail or meadow and of course we are on The Great Glen Way.

TOURING

Ancient forests of Caledonia, over 9,000 hectares in Glen Affric, more in Glen More. The Black Isle, all around Loch Beauly, the Road to the Isles - and within a day's easy trip try Aviemore and the Cairngorms, the Isle of Skye, Fort William, Oban, John O'Groats, Ullapool or Gairloch.

ACTION IDEAS

Horse riding and pony trekking for all levels of experience - marvel at the beauty of the Highlands from remote trails on horseback; sailing, fishing or stalking. Experience kayaking on nearby rivers, guided walks www.macguiding.co.uk

GOLFERS

There are local and internationally renowned courses within an easy drive.

CYCLISTS

We are right on the Great Glen Way Cycle Path, through forest and challenging craggy trails, and of course, experienced walkers know that they can use these trails as well.

HERITAGE

The mysterious Urquhart Castle ruins and of course, Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster herself. Inverness, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle built in the 14th century and made famous in Shakespear's Macbeth. Why just in Invermoriston is St Columba's Well.

MUSIC & THE ARTS

Museums, theatres and exhibitions of local artists' works and much more in Inverness.