A T T R A C T I O N S



THE NORTH KESSOCK AREA AND THE BLACK ISLE OFFER AN EXCITING VARIETY OF

ACTIVITIES TO DISCOVER AND EXPLORE.


ACROSS THE WATER, INVERNESS, THE CAPITAL OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS, IS KNOWN FOR IT’S RICH HISTORY, DYNAMIC CULTURE AND BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPES.


Attractions near the North Kessock Hotel -

Your gateway to the breathtaking beauty of the Highlands.

A wide variety of things to see are right on our doorstep and in the surrounding areas!

Nestled on the banks of the Beauly Firth, our boutique hotel offers unparalleled access to the stunning attractions of the area.  Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is less than a ten minute drive across the Kessock Bridge. You can see the city centre glittering in the reflection of the firth, just outside the hotel doors.


Inverness serves as the main hub for retail, business, education and social activities for those who live there and for our 8,000,000 visitors every year! In the city centre, you will find ample shopping, the Inverness Castle Experience, an art and history museum, the Ness River  Walk and more! From the historic Culloden Battlefield to the mystical Loch Ness, there's no shortage of adventures to embark upon.


Whether you're exploring the rugged landscape, taking in historical experiences or immersing yourself in Highland culture,

the North Kessock Hotel is the perfect base for your Highland escape.

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Culloden Battlefield

The Battle of Culloden was the final confrontation of the Jacobite rising of 1745 and part of a religious civil war in Britain. The site is preserved and a visitor centre provides an unforgettable experience.

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Loch Ness

Do you believe in Nessie? Pay a visit to the Loch Ness Centre to learn about the history, the geography, the wildlife and the legend of Loch Ness!

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Flowers and trees seen ton the Ord Hill hike

Ord Hill Hike

Take advantage of our local 1.5 to 2-hour wooded walk featuring views of the Moray Firth, an ancient Iron Age hillfort (c. 550 BC), and sightings of red squirrels!

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Clava Cairns

Visit a 4,000-year-old Bronze Age cemetery near Inverness, featuring well-preserved passage graves, ring cairns, and stone circles!

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Inverness Castle with a blue sky and pink clouds

Inverness Castle Experience

Take an immersive journey through Highland stories, landscapes, and heritage, featuring digital installations, rooftop views, a bistro, and a, "seanchaidh" (storyteller) experience.

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Cairngorms National Park

The Cairngorms National Park is a dynamic place to enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, dining, arts & culture, castles, lochs, reindeer, shops and so much more!

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Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC

Take in a local game with our beloved Thistles at their stadium just across the bridge. Our Scottish Cup winning home team is always exciting to watch!

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NC 500

The NC500 is a 516-mile scenic loop around the North Highlands, starting and ending in Inverness! It features stunning coastal scenery, rugged mountains, white-sand beaches, and remote villages across the Highlands.

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Eden Court

Scotland’s largest combined arts organisation Eden Court presents work made with, by and for the people of the Highlands & Islands and those who visit us. Plays, live music and more await you!

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Urquhart Castle

Discover more than 1,000 years of history centred on the Great Glen. The magnificently situated Urquhart Castle, on the shore of Loch Ness, has seen some of the most dramatic chapters in our nation’s story.

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Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus is a settlement in the parish of Boleskine and Abertarff, at the south-west end of Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands. It serves as home base for a variety of boating and hiking excursions.

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Cawdor Castle & Gardens

A traditional Scottish Castle built and inhabited by the Cawdor family for over 600 years with an ancient medieval tower constructed around the legendary holly tree.

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Fairy Glen Falls

Once the scene of a well-dressing ceremony, where children of the village decorated a spring pool with flowers to ensure the fairies kept the water supply clean. The hike ends at Rosemarkie's sandy beach.

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Inverness Museum & Art Gallery

Discover the stories of creativity and heritage that have shaped the Scottish Highlands! Admission is free, but donations are appreciated!

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Leakey's Bookshop

If you love books then don't miss a visit to Leakey's Bookshop which is housed in an old church in Inverness. It is the 2nd largest secondhand bookstore in Scotland and is an Aladdin's Cave for bibliophiles.

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Caley Thistles Football

Our very own Inverness Caledonian Thistles FC are the 2025-26 League One Champions! The stadium is just across the bridge so get to a game!

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Ross County Football

Ross County Football Club is a professional football club based in Dingwall, Scotland. The club play in Scottish League One. Get tickets to take in a local game!

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Culloden Battlefield

The Battle of Culloden was the final confrontation of the Jacobite rising of 1745 and part of a religious civil war in Britain. The site is preserved and a visitor centre provides an unforgettable experience.

LEARN MORE

Loch Ness

Do you believe in Nessie? Pay a visit to the Loch Ness Centre to learn about the history, the geography, the wildlife and the legend of Loch Ness!

LEARN MORE

Ord Hill Hike

Take advantage of our local 1.5 to 2-hour wooded walk featuring views of the Moray Firth, an ancient Iron Age hillfort (c. 550 BC), and sightings of red squirrels!

LEARN MORE

Clava Cairns

Visit a 4,000-year-old Bronze Age cemetery near Inverness, featuring well-preserved passage graves, ring cairns, and stone circles!

LEARN MORE

Inverness Castle Experience

Take an immersive journey through Highland stories, landscapes, and heritage, featuring digital installations, rooftop views, a bistro, and a, "seanchaidh" (storyteller) experience.

LEARN MORE