Why go
- City in the Highlands of Scotland.
- Served by Bennetsfield Private Airstrip.
History
Inverness is a city in the Scottish Highlands in the north of Scotland. Long regarded as the de facto capital of the Scottish Highlands, it is the administrative centre for The Highland Council region whose headquarters are located close to the city centre. A regional hub for healthcare, education and research, business and economic services, public administration, culture, music and entertainment, media, communications, transport and leisure, the city provides a range of services for the wider Highlands and Islands Region, a large hinterland encompassing a population of around half a million people and an area of some 39,911 km² or 51% of Scotland's total landmass.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- Flybe BE (Dash 8-400, Saab 340, D38, Embraer 175) · 8 routes: Amsterdam, Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh*, Kirkwall*, Manchester, Stornoway*, Sumburgh*
- easyJet U2 (A319) · 3 routes: Bristol, London, London
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bennetsfield Private Airstrip; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Dochgarroch Lock, 4.7 mi).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Inverness, Scotland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.