Top Inverness Outdoor Activities

This biking tour around Inverness takes you to more places than you'd see on foot and to places that buses and cars cannot reach. The Waterways Tour rides along the River Ness and The Caledonian Canal, making many stops along the way to learn about the area from your guide who has lived in Inverness all their life.

Explore Loch Ness at your own pace on this independent 1-day cycle tour from Inverness. Hop on your bike in Bellfield Park and — with your map and directions to hand — head into rural Scotland toward Loch Ness. Head along winding country roads at your leisure and enjoy fine views over the countryside scenery. Spin through the peaceful village of Dores to the banks of Loch Ness, then perhaps enjoy lunch in a local café before strolling along the shoreline. Bike hire, map and directions are included on this tour.

Discover many of the Scottish Highlands’ highlight attractions—as well as locals-frequented areas that many tourists miss—on this full-day tour from Inverness. Meet in the city center, and set off with just a small group for company. Visit scenic Loch Ness and Glen Affric, and explore Plodda Falls: one of Scotland’s tallest waterfalls (take a plunge, if you wish). You’ll also drop by charming villages, will stop for refreshments (own expense), and more.

Set sail across the misty waters of Loch Ness and discover the eerie legend of the Loch Ness Monster on this sightseeing cruise from Inverness. Cruise past the majestic ruins of Urquhart Castle as you explore one of Britain’s largest freshwater lakes and use the ship’s sonar system to seek out the loch’s notorious resident.

Check a visit to John O’Groats, the northernmost point on British mainland, off your bucket list on a full-day tour through the Northern Highlands with convenient round-trip transport from Inverness. In addition to navigating, your guide provides live commentary and anecdotes about each stop on the itinerary, from Dunrobin Castle to lunch in the ancient Viking town of Wick (own expense).

Beat the lines by booking your entry ticket to SeaLife Loch Lomond in advance. Inside the interactive aquarium, you’ll have access to exhibits such as Predators of the Reef, an Ocean Tank, and Tropical Ocean Tunnel, home to diverse marine life such as sharks, clown fish, and manta rays. Plus, you’ll have the chance to touch starfish in the immersive rock pools. A fun-filled family day out is guaranteed at SeaLife Loch Lomond.

Travel from Inverness to the Isle of Skye on a 10-hour day trip through the Scottish Highlands. Pass through glens and rugged mountain scenery, with stops at Loch Ness, Broadford and the ruins of Eilean Donan Castle, before reaching the purple heather–swathed hillsides of Skye. Then see the isle of Eilean Ban on the journey back to Inverness.

Anglers that want to cast a line in Scotland should look no further than this fly fishing adventure in Inverness. Choose a convenient start time and join your host to explore the area's famed lochs, glens, and rivers, which are known as premier fly fishing destinations. You can wade for brown trout, enjoy lunch, and leave the planning to your guide—all you need to do is enjoy the adventure.

The Highlands of Scotland is home to some of the best golf courses in the UK. Castle Stuart, on the outskirts of Inverness is one such world-class golf course as well as Royal Dornoch which was voted the second-best course in the world by Golf Digest magazine. There are other gems scattered across the Highlands including the Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle, Tain, Brora and Nairn Dunbar. Book your Highland golfing tour experience today and visit some of the many challenging courses situated along the stunning northeast Highland coastline or play world-class courses situated further inland. This region of Scotland will challenge golfers of all ages and abilities even testing the skills of the most seasoned players.

Beyond its incredible scenery, the Scottish Highlands produce one of the world's most widely-loved spirits: Scotch whisky. Join your kilted guide for an adventure to taste some of the best whisky around, with hassle-free transportation between your tastings. Stop at Dornoch Castle Hotel and select distilleries—with tasting fees at your expense—and even sip a few drams of single malt from your host's collection.

You Fish Scotland are proud to offer professional guided Pike fishing in Inverness and the Highlands of Scotland from bank or boat, lure or fly and can even accommodate dead bait fishing. Pike can offer the fisher some of the best fresh water Pike action in Scotland. Our Guides are all professional fishermen and will give you the best options available to catch this Wolf of the fresh water. We use Float Tubes, Boats and Water Masters as standard and will guide you to the best possible locations for this fresh water monster.

An opportunity to visit some of Scotland's well known and not so well known historic attractions in the comfort of a new Toyota RAV4 in the company of your guide, Kieron. The attractions listed are an indication of what's possible on this tour. You may want to spend a little more time at an attraction or miss one out altogether. You create your own itinerary. My wish is your command!

Gavin Nicholson, the two metre tour guide has been discovering Scotland his whole life and over the last 8 years he has become one of the most sought after tour guides in Scotland. Gavin is a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up in Scotland. Sit back and relax while you tour in one of the most technologically advanced luxury tour vehicles in Scotland. Gavin's BMW X5 M50d 4x4 SUV can take you to parts of Scotland other tour vehicles can only dream of. An elevated vantage point so that you can see more of the beautiful Scottish Highland scenery throughout your tour. Panoramic roof for 360° degree views. Widescreens front and back to view maps and information throughout your journey. Heated seats front and back for those chilly days where you need warmed up. Chocolate paired whisky tastings from Gavin's extensive private collection.

No other tour company offers this experience. Being able to slow down and walk through the magnificent forest & waterfall before coming out on the shores of Loch Ness. Knowing your food and drink is taken care of means you just have to bring yourselves, sit back and relax in our executive VW Caravelle, ensuring maximum space, comfort and visibility! Get away from the thousands of people that visit the Loch each day by adventuring on the road less traveled.

Spend the day exploring Scottish scenery and whisky on a full-day tour from Inverness to Cairngorms National Park and the Glenfiddich Distillery. Join an experienced guide for a trip through the park’s scenic highlights, then learn the secrets of Scottish distilling at a family-owned distillery that makes the best-selling single malt whisky on earth. This tour includes round-trip transport from Inverness in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach and is limited to sixteen people for a personal experience.

A monster ride in bite-size chunks This stunning off-road ride combines the South Loch Ness Trail and The Great Glen Way, to create a circuit of Scotland’s most famous loch. It’s 85 miles / 135km in total but spread over a four days so you’ll also have time to explore Urquhart Castle, take a cruise on the Loch or enjoy a leisurely lunch and soak in the views.

Start and end in Inverness! With the self-guided cycling tour Speyside and Moray Self Guided Cycle tour, you have a 8 day tour package taking you through Inverness, Scotland and 5 other destinations in Scotland. Speyside and Moray Self Guided Cycle tour includes accommodation as well as meals, transport.

This booking is for a day tour. Site tours and multi-day tours are also available. This tour is entirely bespoke and customisable. Please get in touch with your requirements and the itinerary will be created by Andrew Grant McKenzie MA (Hons) FSA Scot; your guide and owner of Highland Historian. All tours include Andrew's knowledge and expertise and he is happy to discuss any topic of Highland-related interest as you travel.

The Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns Tour is an exciting tour of highland discovery, you will experience full emersion into what it would have felt like to be right in the heart of the action, feel the emotions and take in this historic site, on this tour you will visit some of the most stunning places in the highlands and see for yourself the places that inspired the outlander books. Visit Jamie Frasers grave and that of his grandfather, take in the beautifully stunning Scottish scenery as we take you on a journey to remember, come and join our clan!

With years of experience in exploring the UK mountain landscapes, City Mountaineering specialise in taking the road less travelled, getting off the crowded tourist trails and into the wilderness. Our qualified Mountain Leaders aim to show you the very best of what Britain’s mountains have to offer and to provide you with experiences that you’ll remember for a lifetime

Gavin Nicholson, the two metre tour guide has been discovering Scotland his whole life and over the last 8 years he has become one of the most sought after tour guides in Scotland. Gavin is a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up in Scotland. Sit back and relax while you tour in one of the most technologically advanced luxury tour vehicles in Scotland. Gavin's BMW X5 M50d 4x4 SUV can take you to parts of Scotland other tour vehicles can only dream of. An elevated vantage point so that you can see more of the beautiful Scottish Highland scenery throughout your tour. Panoramic roof for 360° degree views. Widescreens front and back to view maps and information throughout your journey. Heated seats front and back for those chilly days where you need warmed up. Chocolate paired whisky tastings from Gavin's extensive private collection.

Join us for the most complete of all Outlander Short Tours! Over 3 days you’ll get a chance to visit memorable set locations like Lallybroch and Castle Leoch, tour Culloden Battlefield with your private guide and discover the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.