Inverness City Breaks - Family

Inverness is the perfect choice for a family friendly city break. Clear air, amazing countryside, friendly people and all the amenities you could wish for await you and your family on an Inverness city break. 

Dolphin Cruise
See the most northerly group of bottlenose dolphins in the world plus common seals, grey seals and porpoise on this magical cruise. You may also witness an abundance of bird-life such as terns, gannets, fulmers, razorbills, kittiwakes, red kites, ospreys, and a variety of wadding birds on the shoreline mud flats. Located at Inverness Harbour, you're sure to see stunning views and maybe get up close to some of Scotland's most diverse wildlife. Read more about going on an Inverness Dolphin Cruise.

Inverness Leisure Centre
Offering a wealth of activities that include swimming and all the gym equipment you could imagine, you can find the perfect balance between activity and relaxation here. Read more about the Inverness Leisure Centre.

Bogbain Adventure and Heritage Farm
So much more than just a farm, this is the perfect family day out. There's lots to see and do including an adventure barn, go-karts, quad bikes and arts and crafts. Of course, there are all the animals you'd expect to find on the farm too. Find out about visiting the Bogbain Adventure and Heritage Farm.

Highland and Rare Breeds Park
Established in the year 2000, they provide locals and visitors the opportunity to unwind in the safe and peaceful surroundings of a croft and have a look at the many rare breeds on display including Highland Cattle and Red Deer. Read more about the Highland and Rare Breeds Park.

Black Isle Wildlife and Country Park
Get up close to the wildlife and feed the friendly ducks, geese and swans on the many ponds. Ideal to introduce children to the joys of wildlife, they can also make friends with the goats, stroke the cuddly rabbits and see pot-bellied pigs, rare sheep and cattle. There's also a tearoom and gift shop or you can enjoy a picnic in the play area set aside for children. Read more about the Black Isle Wildlife and Coutnry Park.

Dolphin and Seals centre - North Kessock
A dedicated centre for all things marine, it concentrates on the bottlenose dolphins and the seals that cavort around in the Moray Firth. There's an underwater "hydrophone" system so you can listen to clicks and whistles as the dolphins communicate and echo-locate their food and you can also view the extensive marine exhibition. Read more about the Dolphin and Seals Centre. 

Fairburn Activity Centre
Set in peaceful woodland, it's the ideal location for a relaxing break, activity holiday, business event, family celebration or a small wedding if you wish! The homely atmosphere is a hallmark of this centre and it also offers great home-baking and comfortable, en-suite accommodation in fourteen bedrooms including shower and jacuzzi.  Read more about the Fairburn Activity Centre.

Whin Park
A beautiful place for a family walk, you can also take to the water in your own rowing boat. As well as the boating pond, there's a children's' play area and miniature railway. Nearby, the ice rink and well-equipped sports hall await, and there's the Floral Hall -- a sub-tropical horticultural extravaganza with a small waterfall, fish and all sorts of plants & trees.

Nairn beach crazy golf 
The outdoor leisure park attached to Nairn Leisure Centre has not only crazy golf but putting, skittles and much more to keep all amused. It's also right by the west beach where you can enjoy a relaxed stroll.

Bellfield Park
Well-used by the local community, the park is a multi-sport facility and public green space and also houses floral displays, tennis courts, pitch and putt, a five-a-side football pitch, a toddler pool and a community bandstand. Great to relax or have a picnic in.