Unusual or hidden  Inverness

If you enjoy getting off the beaten track or discovering more unusual things to see, there are plenty of opportunities in Inverness.

Inverness Town House

Inverness Town House is situated at the bottom of Castle Street. It was opened in 1882 and hosted the first UK government cabinet meeting outside London in 1921. The Prime Minister, David Loyd Gorge was holidaying nearby! It now hosts private functions such as weddings however, look out for the occasional public concert.

Abertaff House

Abertaff House is believed to be Inverness’ oldest house dating back to 1593 so it has seen a lot of history. There is free exhibition and shop area so worth dropping into. Abertaff House is on Church Street at the Castle end.

Faith, Hope & Charity Statues

Faith, Hope and Charity are three 9 foot statues which were originally found above a local store. They spent a few decades in Orkney before returning to Inverness. They are located down from the Castle Tavern, beside Ness Church overlooking the River Ness.

War Memorial

The Remembrance Gardens situated along the River Ness provide a place of reflection. There is a war memorial and some thought provoking iron benches.

Shopping for Antiques

The Scots love antiques and antique shops are a great way to send some time as you travel around. The Merchant antiques shop on Greig Street has a wide selection of antiques and collectibles including books, art, furniture and jewellery. Find yourself an unusual souvenir!