Hilary's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great place to visit. There is a good children’s play area in the grounds and nice to wander around.
59 locals recommend
Brodie Castle
Great place to visit. There is a good children’s play area in the grounds and nice to wander around.
Cawdor castle is a must to visit. Beautiful gardens gorgeous including a maze and lovely forest walks. The castle is interesting in that it is still lived in by the current Lady Cawdor. There’s a nice cafe selling soups, salads, burgers as well as coffee’s and cake.
140 locals recommend
Cawdor Castle
B9090Cawdor castle is a must to visit. Beautiful gardens gorgeous including a maze and lovely forest walks. The castle is interesting in that it is still lived in by the current Lady Cawdor. There’s a nice cafe selling soups, salads, burgers as well as coffee’s and cake.
Lovely area to explore. There’s a pod of dolphins who frequently make appearances at the point. Walk along the beach to Rosemarkie where there’s a lovely place to eat before heading back.
Please note that the carpark is Pay and display (£1), card not cash.
87 locals recommend
Chanonry Point Holiday Cottage
Ness RoadLovely area to explore. There’s a pod of dolphins who frequently make appearances at the point. Walk along the beach to Rosemarkie where there’s a lovely place to eat before heading back.
Please note that the carpark is Pay and display (£1), card not cash.
Loch Ness
Shopping
Lovely place to go if it’s raining. Really good restaurant, food hall, clothing section, home wares and gifts.
We like to go for a wander through the different sections which include a food hall, clothing dept, gift and homeware sections and then have something to eat in the restaurant.
83 locals recommend
Brodie Countryfare
We like to go for a wander through the different sections which include a food hall, clothing dept, gift and homeware sections and then have something to eat in the restaurant.
Amazing place to explore, furniture, vintage clothing etc plus bric-à-brac.
9 locals recommend
Auldearn Antiques
Amazing place to explore, furniture, vintage clothing etc plus bric-à-brac.
Lovely place to go. There’s a gorge walk, gardens to wander around and nice courtyard with lovely shops selling highland made goods including an art gallery, clothes jewellery etc. there’s also a second hand bookshop, garden centre, whisky shop and the all important cafe. We enjoy going here to regularly
43 locals recommend
Logie Steading
Logie SteadingLovely place to go. There’s a gorge walk, gardens to wander around and nice courtyard with lovely shops selling highland made goods including an art gallery, clothes jewellery etc. there’s also a second hand bookshop, garden centre, whisky shop and the all important cafe. We enjoy going here to regularly
Nice place with an emphasis on eco friendly products and food. Coffee and cake available as well.
The Highland Weigh
Nice place with an emphasis on eco friendly products and food. Coffee and cake available as well.
Lovely place for a wander, highland made goods mixed with locally made crafts of high quality.
Crafty Wee Birdie Gift Shop
115 High StLovely place for a wander, highland made goods mixed with locally made crafts of high quality.
Food scene
Amazing variety of cheese, mostly locally made. Small coffee shop with home bakes, either to sit in or take away.
11 locals recommend
Connage Highland Dairy
Amazing variety of cheese, mostly locally made. Small coffee shop with home bakes, either to sit in or take away.
House hill not only has a fantastic farm shop full of lovely food and pretty kitchen ware, there is a cafe selling amazing food and cakes to die for! There is also a quirky furniture/homeware shop with beautiful items.
7 locals recommend
Househill Farm Shop
House hill not only has a fantastic farm shop full of lovely food and pretty kitchen ware, there is a cafe selling amazing food and cakes to die for! There is also a quirky furniture/homeware shop with beautiful items.
Fabulous place for quality wine, good freshly made small plates of food based on Asian spices and fresh Scottish produce.
7 locals recommend
cafe One One Two
112 High StFabulous place for quality wine, good freshly made small plates of food based on Asian spices and fresh Scottish produce.
Cawdor Tavern
Good food, atmosphere, allows dogs.
Beautiful place to go for a meal with floor to ceiling windows looking out over the sea. Good quality freshly sourced food available.
27 locals recommend
Sun Dancer, Bar and Restaurant
Harbour StreetBeautiful place to go for a meal with floor to ceiling windows looking out over the sea. Good quality freshly sourced food available.
Historical Scotland
Bespoke tours, Andrew will research your interests and take you to places that he knows will benefit your visit to Scotland that few other tour guides will do.
Culloden Battlefield
Clava Cairns
Fort George