Inverness, Scotland, Capital of the Highlands - Timelessness

<body bgcolor="#FFFF00"> <h1><img src="images/timetitle.gif" alt="Inverness, Scotland - Timelessness" width="379" height="52"></h1> <h2><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><a href="index.html" target="_top">Inverness, Scotland - Home Page</a></font></h2><br> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="10"> </td> <td width="400" align="left" valign="top"> <p align="left"><br> <font face="Tahoma" size="2">The main question visitors should ask themselves about <b>Inverness</b> is not "what can I see?" but "how can I find time to see everything?". Whether it is sites of<b> historical interest</b> or the <b>natural environment</b>, there is a wealth to see and do - and a huge selection of accommodation. Indeed, visitors can choose from a wide variety of high quality accommodation to suit all budgets.</font></p> <p><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><b><u>HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS</u></b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><b>Culloden Battlefield Centre</b> - a fascinating insight into the last battle fought on British soil.</font></li> <li><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><b>Fort George</b> - this formidable <b>18th century</b> fort is still in active use as a barracks today.</font></li> <li><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><b>Cawdor Castle</b> - is one of the most interesting and attractive of all the great castles of Scotland.</font></li> <li><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><b>Caledonian Canal </b>- a truly amazing feat of engineering dating from the early 19th century.</font></li> <li><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><b>Inverness Castle</b> - the city's fifth castle which dates from <b>1830</b> and is used as a courthouse.</font></li> <li><b><font size="2" face="Tahoma">St Andrew Cathedral</font></b><font size="2" face="Tahoma"> - this cathedral was the first built in Britain after the Reformation.</font></li> <li><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><b>Clava Cairns</b> - a unique collection of<b> 5,000 year old</b> <b>standing stones</b> and <b>burial cairns</b>.</font></li> <li><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><b>Craig Phadraig</b> - visit the remains of this Pictish hill fort dating from the <b>6th century AD</b>.</font></li> </ul> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><b><u>NATURAL ATTRACTIONS</u></b></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><b>Loch Ness</b> - the mysterious and magnificent waters of<b> Loch Ness </b>need little introduction. The legend of the elusive<b> Loch Ness Monster</b> captures the imagination throughout the world.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><b>The River Ness</b> - the river flows through the centre of Inverness and is the focus for some fine walks. It is also home to a diverse range of<b> wildlife</b> including <b>otters</b> and<b> birds</b> such as <b>goosanders</b>.<br> <br> <b>The Moray Firth</b> - the waters of the Firth boast an abundance of <b>marine life</b>, and <b>wildlife cruises</b> and <b>dolphin watching trips</b> sail from<b> Inverness harbour</b> and out beyond the<b> Kessock Bridge</b>.<br> <br> <b>Strathnairn</b> - a rich mixture of <b>farm</b>, <b>croft</b> and <b>moorland</b> hidden in the hills south of Inverness. Running east and west of Daviot, the strath is a fine example of a <b>contemporary Highland landscape</b>.<br> <br> </font> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><b><u>ACCOMMODATION</u></b></font> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma">When it comes to accommodation Inverness has both quality and variety. There are <b>campsites</b> and <b>backpackers hostels</b>, <b>B&Bs </b>and <b>self catering accommodation</b>, <b>major hotel chains</b> and <b>exclusive private hotels</b>. Finding accommodation isn't difficult - the <a href="http://www.host.co.uk" target="_blank"><b>Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board</b></a> will always help - but it is best to book in advance in order to secure the perfect base for your holiday.</font> <p><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><a href="index.html" target="_top"><img src="images/home.gif" border="0" width="47" height="46"></a></font></td> <td align="left" valign="top"> <div align="left"> <table border="0" hspace="0"> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td height="173"><img src="images/clava.jpg" align="right" name="ismlogo" alt="Clava Cairns, Inverness, Scotland" width="300" height="220"></td> </tr> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td height="33"><img src="images/time.jpg" align="right" name="logo" alt="Sites of Historic Interest in Inverness" width="300" height="80"></td> </tr> </table> </div> <p> </td> </tr> </table> <p align="center"><font size="2" face="Tahoma">Inverness, Scotland, the Highland Capital</font><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><br> URL = http://www.inverness-scotland.com/time.html</font></p> </body>