Urquhart Castle
Discover 1,000 years of drama, experience a glimpse of medieval life and enjoy stunning views over Loch Ness from the ruins of the greatest castle in the Highlands. Climb the Grant Tower that watches over the iconic loch, peer into a miserable prison cell, said to have held the legendary Gaelic bard Domhnall Donn, and imagine the splendid banquets staged in the great hall.
Corrimony Chambered Cairn
Walk amongst a circle of standing stones and discover this ancient passage grave, dating back 4,000 years.
Village Green
Nestled at the heart of Drumnadrochit is the village green, which is vibrant with yellow by daffodils in spring. Lined with gift shops, restaurants and cafes, it’s the perfect place to visit!
Loch Ness
Loch Ness is a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extending for approximately 37 kilometres southwest of Inverness. Its surface is 16 metres above sea level. Loch Ness is best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as “Nessie”
Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
Loch Ness is already the most famous lake in the world but our aim is to make it better understood. This is achieved through a fully audio visually guided 35 minute tour. The presentation is theatrical in style and integrates the real tools and archive footage from four decades of research. As part of our educational remit, under 6s go free. The facts are objectively explained and whilst keeping the mystery centre stage, we place it in the context of the loch’s very unusual properties
Nessieland
Nessie, the creature supposedly inhabiting Scotland’s mysterious Loch Ness, is undoubtedly one of the most well-known monsters in the world. Sightings started popping up in the late 19th century and ever since Nessie has held the world’s attention and the myth has refused to die. Visitors wishing to learn more about the legends surrounding Loch Ness can do so at Nessieland in Drumnadrochit.
Glen Affric
Glen Affric is a glen south-west of the village of Cannich. It features a fabulous variety of scenery and is deservedly popular with walkers.
