The best things to do in Inverness combine history, culture, beautiful landscapes and, of course, the Loch
Ness monster
Inverness is a city on Scotland’s northeast coast, where the River Ness meets the Moray Firth. It’s the largest city and the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands. Its Old Town features 19th-century Inverness Cathedral, the mostly 18th-century Old High Church and an indoor Victorian Market selling food, clothing and crafts. The contemporary Inverness Museum and Art Gallery traces local and Highland history.
1. Loch Ness
– The lake that’s home to the most famous dinosaur you’ve never seen.
2. Boath House
– A grand Michelin starred hotel and restaurant in pretty surroundings.
3. Clava Cairns
– Ancient stone burial mounds, estimated to be over 4,000 years old.
4. The Dores Inn
– A pub and restaurant right in the action, on the shore of Loch Ness.
Situated on the shores of Loch Ness, the Inn offers an incredible panorama from its garden, along with hearty meals and a range of single malts.
5. Black Isle Bar and Rooms
– A pub stocking local organic beer, with a secret garden out back.
6. Hootananny
– A raucous venue specialising in traditional Scottish music.
7. Leakey’s Bookshop
– An incredible second-hand bookshop that could easily keep you entertained for an entire afternoon. Based in an 18th century church, Leakey’s looks like a set from ‘Harry Potter’.
8. Daviot Antiques
– A large and eclectic antiques market full of strange treasures.
A 10 minute drive outside of Inverness, Daviot is a treasure trove of antiques and memorabilia. From furniture
to fireplaces, taxidermy to toys, or cannonballs to top hats, there’s simply no way of telling what you will find.
9. Victorian Market
– A pretty covered market in the centre of town.
COVID-19 prevention advice for Taxi Drivers
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It is caused by a virus called coronavirus. This briefing explains some of the steps you can take to reduce the risk of transmitting and contracting COVID-19.
Think about asking about symptoms before a passenger is picked up.
In line with current guidance people with a new persistent cough or high temperature should stay at home. Ask all passengers to sit in the back of your vehicle.
Keep your vehicle clean to reduce the impact of the virus
• Regularly clean surfaces, such as card payment devices, steering wheels, handbrake, door handles, with
normal cleaning products. (At the beginning, middle and end of a shift as a minimum)
• Carry a box of tissues and use tissues to catch coughs and sneezes
• Dispose of used tissues in the bin as soon as possible
• Wash hands frequently with soap and water (you can keep a bottle of water and a bar of soap in your vehicle)
or use a sanitizer gel – do this for at least 20 seconds. Sanitizer gel should be a minimum 60% alcohol. What to do if someone develops symptoms of COVID-19
• If you become unwell with the symptoms of COVID-19 you should go home and follow the stay at home guidance.
• If a passenger is taken unwell with symptoms of COVID-19, you do not need to go home unless you develop symptoms. You should wash your hands thoroughly for 20 seconds after any contact with someone who is unwell and clean your vehicle before the next passenger.
