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
Places to Go
Something for everyone with suggestions for places to visit in and around Inverness and on your way here.
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