
Inverness Travel Guide
United Kingdom
Inverness is a small city in northern Scotland, with a population of 46,870. It is a practical base for exploring the surrounding Highland region and sits close to the Moray Firth coastline.
Most air travellers arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), the city’s listed airport. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Inverness, so the nearby coast is not a primary beach destination.
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Weather in Inverness
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Know before you go
Pays in GBP
Plug type Type G
Emergency 999
Dial code +44
Tipping: Tipping is customary for good service in the UK. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation.
Best time to visit Inverness
Jan
5°14Feb
8°13Mar
9°16Apr
12°12May
16°11Jun
18°13Jul
19°19Aug
18°16Sep
16°15Oct
12°15Nov
8°16Dec
7°18Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Inverness
Caledonian Stadium
soccer stadium
2.2 km
St Andrew's Cathedral
christian place of worship
0.3 km
Inverness Castle
castle
0.4 km
0.4 km
Old High Church
christian place of worship
0.4 km
Ship Space
museum
1.7 km
1.1 km
Crown Church
christian place of worship
0.8 km
Getting there
Inverness Airport · 12.2 km
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