Inverness City Breaks - Great Value

You don't have to splurge on your credit card to enjoy an Inverness city break. Our top ten tips on seeing Inverness on a budget will ensure you have a great time without going into the red. 

Hootanannys for free traditional music
Hootananny bring you the best in live music, superb Thai cooking and a range of the finest locally produced real ales. Wrap all that up with a warm welcome and you have the best night out in the Highland capital. Spread across three venues - the downstairs Ceilidh Cafe Bar, Mad Hatters and The Bothy Sofa Bar - this is one night you won't want to miss. Visit the Hootnannys website for more information.

Café 1
Based in the heart of the city centre, Café 1 puts all of its emphasis on good, wholesome food, and if you have something from their Express menu between 5.30 and 7.00pm, you can get yourself a bargain bite to eat! Visit the Cafe 1 website for more information.

City Bus Tour
Leaving from the Tourist Information Centre on Bridge Street, the tour takes you past all the main sights of Inverness such as Inverness Castle, the Museum & Art Gallery and St Andrew's Cathedral. And you can hop on and hop off at your own leisure at any of the stops around the City.Read more about the City Bus Tour.

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.

Contrast Brasserie
Situated a short walk from the city centre, this brasserie is a must for anyone staying in or visiting Inverness. With outstanding views over the River Ness, their team of chefs combine the best in local ingredients with traditional high-quality cooking to offer a dining experience that's unique. Visit the website of the Contrast Brasserie.

Dolphin watching at Chanonry Point near Rosemarkie
Lying at the end of Chanonry Ness - a spit of land extending over a mile southeast into the Moray Firth from Fortrose and Rosemarkie - the road leading to the point is surrounded by a golf course. So look out for stray golf balls. It's the place to enjoy the superb coastal scenery and to watch the dolphins fish and play in the turbulent waters off the point.

Riva and Contrast pre theatre menus. 5-6.30pm
Italy and the Highlands combine at the Riva with first-class Italian style food and you also get great views of the river and Inverness Castle. Contrast Brasserie combines sophisticated surroundings with high quality local produce, creating a truly stunning dining experience. So no matter which one you choose, you're guaranteed an excellent dining experience.
www.rivarestaurant.co.uk
www.contrastbrasserie.co.uk

Inverness Floral Hall
Offering a tranquil break amidst the beautiful floral displays, this is a unique visitor attraction that features a climatically controlled glasshouse, winding pathways, a superb array of subtropical plants, a cascading waterfall and a pool full of friendly Koi Carp. You can also see a range of vivariums that are home to a small range of exotic insects and reptiles. Visit the website of Inverness Floral Hall.

New Culloden Visitor Centre
The course of British, European and world history was changed at Culloden on 16 April 1746. It was here that the Jacobite army fought to reclaim the throne of Britain and the site of the ferocious last battle on British soil. See the full history of this battle at the amazing new visitor centre. Read more about Culloden Visitor Centre.

Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness
Enjoy a relaxing cruise and keep an eye out for the monster! One of the finest ways to see Loch Ness, a Jacobite cruise puts you in the heart of the loch and enables you to witness the stunning views it offers. Visit the Jacobite Cruise website.