Near Inverness
Chanonary Point
Lighthouse and a sea level view of the Moray Firth. Good spot to see the dolphins. https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/rosemarkie/chanonrypoint/index.html 15 miles/ 24.2 kilometres from Acer Glen. what3words
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Something for everyone with suggestions for places to visit in and around Inverness and on your way here.
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Near Inverness
Highland Cows
They are to be found all over the Highlands, but as a farmed animal aren’t normally guaranteed in one location. They are often found at
Near Inverness
Cawdor Castle
Very nice castle and lovely garden with a connection to the real Macbeth. Café https://www.cawdorcastle.com/ 14.7 Miles / 23.7 kilometres from Acer Glen what3words
Enroute to Inverness
Stirling Castle
One of Scotland’s most historically important sites and was once a favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/stirling-castle/ 135 miles / 217 kilometres
Enroute to Inverness
Hermitage, Dunkeld
A small building built to view a waterfall. A short walk from the car park, it is a good leg stretcher on a long drive.
Enroute to Inverness
Dunnottar Castle
Donnottar is an iconic castle. It is fabulously picturesque and it was once defended against Oliver Cromwell’s forces for 8 months and therefore the Honours
Enroute to Inverness
Inveraray
Nice wee town. Hills, mountains, a jail, a few good eateries/pubs and Inverrary Castle (or as you might know it Duneagle Castle from Downton Abbey).
Enroute to Inverness
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
A fabulous national park https://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/
Enroute to Inverness
Speyside Cooperage
See whisky barrels being made and as you are in malt whisky country you could pop along for a distillery visit too. https://www.speysidecooperage.co.uk/ 52 miles
Enroute to Inverness
House of Bruar
You drive right past it on the A9 so its a good leg stretch and if its Scottish they sell it. It ain’t cheap but