Coined as the Gateway to the Highlands, Inverness is indeed a commercial and industry centre for the Scottish Highlands and a Scottish city worth visiting. There are multiple daily flights from London to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, from where cheap car hire can be arranged seamlessly for touring.

Inverness boasts an array of magical castles and beautiful gardens. Inverness Castle is one of them. It is a relatively new castle, built in 1847 to replace a medieval castle. If you’d like to attend a church service, drop by the Old High Church on Church Street.

The famous Loch Ness is within driving distance. Pick up a budget car rental to enjoy a leisurely drive with cheap car hire in Inverness to view one of the world’s most famous lakes (or loch). On the way, don’t forget to see Urquhart Castle as well.

If islands are your thing, you will not want to miss the Isle of Skye. Particularly noted for its spectacular mountain view, the island offers plenty to do. You can enjoy an afternoon bird watching or fishing, or indulge in a plethora of water sports like diving and yachting. Cheap car hire in Inverness will allow you to drive to Uig and hop onto a ferry to arrive on the mystical Isle of Skye.

Scottish Showtime is renowned as Scotland’s longest running show. Another tourist attraction is the Eden Court Theatre and Cinema, highlighting the spectacle of the Inverness Tattoo. All in all, Inverness is truly a city perched in the highlands and a modern city with an enchanting past.