River Ness and the Ness Islands
A riverside walk from the city centre to a string of wooded islands joined by footbridges.
Getting there from The Station Hotel
From The Station Hotel, Carnoustie
- Train Around 4 hr 40 on average ScotRail's average journey time between Inverness and Carnoustie. Best as part of a longer stay.
Journey times are approximate. Check current travel information before setting off. For train times, see ScotRail or National Rail.
We will be honest: Inverness is too far for a relaxed day out from Carnoustie. The train journey takes several hours each way, so it makes most sense as a stop on a longer tour of Scotland, perhaps before or after a few nights with us.
Once there, the River Ness runs through the middle of the city, and a walk upstream along its banks reaches the Ness Islands, a string of wooded islands joined by footbridges. Inverness Cathedral stands on the riverside, and the city is a natural base for Loch Ness and for Culloden Battlefield, where the last pitched battle on British soil was fought in 1746.
Opening times, admission charges and what is on all change, so check each attraction's own website before you set off.
Places to visit
Inverness Cathedral
The city's cathedral, on the west bank of the River Ness.
Culloden Battlefield
The site of the 1746 battle that ended the Jacobite rising, east of the city, with a visitor centre.
Loch Ness
The famous loch lies south-west of Inverness and is easily combined with a visit to the city.
Discover more about Inverness
Culloden Battlefield
Culloden, east of Inverness, is where the Jacobite Rising ended in 1746. The National Trust for Scotland's visitor centre tells the story of the battle.
Stay beside the station
The Station Hotel is immediately beside Carnoustie railway station. Check dates and book securely online.
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