An Introduction to Inverness
Loch Ness Country House Hotel, formerly known as The Dunain Park, is located only a few short miles from the capital city of The Scottish Highlands, Inverness.
Inverness is a Gaelic word meaning "mouth of the River Ness", which flows out of Loch Ness, famous for THAT monster, into the Moray Firth, famous for its dolphins.
Inverness was granted its city status in 2000 and is the commercial hub of the Highlands, with an enviable location on the banks of the River Ness at the head of the Great Glen, making it an ideal base for exploring.
The city itself is small, compact and easy to get around and is dominated by the River running through its centre and is complemented by the hill top castle.
There are many attractions around the city: re-live one of Scotland's most famous battles at Culloden battlefield; marvel at the spectacle of many a Highland Games - Inverness hosts one of the world's biggest or head to the nearby Moray Firth for a bit of dolphin spotting.
On its journey to the sea, the River Ness runs through Inverness city centre and the grassy river banks on both sides are regularly used by picnicking holidaymakers and locals alike during summer months. Salmon make their way up the River Ness to the spawning grounds in tributaries deep in the Great Glen. These migrating salmon are often pursued up river by seals which can be seen from the river bank. Where else could you see such wildlife in a city centre?
Holidaymakers and locals alike, from all over the northern Highlands, take advantage of the excellent shopping, clubs and restaurants which have opened up in recent years, since Inverness city centre has modernised and blossomed.
Travellers and holiday makers will find the compact city centre and the friendly unhurried pace makes Inverness a stress free destination with a quality of life that is hard to beat anywhere in the world and one you will want to return to, once experienced!
Main rail and bus routes from the south and north terminate in the city centre and Dalcross airport is just 8 miles from the city centre. Flights to Inverness can be taken from many major UK and continental airports.
Please see our Travel Information page.
More Information on the destination of Inverness you can click on VisitScotland's website or the local Destination Loch Ness destination website
Loch Ness Country House Hotel at Dunain Park
