When is the Best Time to Visit?
Peak Season:
Tourism in Inverness peaks during the summer, particularly during the months of July, August, and September, as this is when the weather is likely to be warmest and driest. This is reflected in both and accommodation prices and availability for flights to Inverness.
September also marks the Loch Ness Marathon which is a notable fixture in the running calendar due to its picturesque setting and the historical legend of the Loch Ness Monster. The event has been attracting a high number of visitors for years as it allows runners to add a memorable marathon to their portfolio. The marathon begins at the Fort Augustus and Foyers on the south side of the Loch Ness and ends along the River Ness at Bught Park in the centre on Inverness.
Off Season:
The winter months, when Inverness is most likely to experience its coldest weather, constitute the city’s quietest period in terms of tourism, a bargain hunters time to grab a few cheap flights to Inverness.
Shoulder Seasons:
Late spring, during the months of April and May, or early autumn, are good times to visit outside of the height of the peak season. The weather may still be favourable, but the prices will not be as high. Hotel chains and hostels generally offer discounts during these times. Airlines, particularly the domestic low-costers, will have sales featuring cheap flights to Inverness during these times too.
Why Visit
The most northerly city in the UK and often regarded as the capital of the Highlands, Inverness is steeped in history and surrounded by some of the most astonishing natural beauty in Scotland. The region’s picturesque glens and rugged mountains are sure to appeal to hikers and lovers of the outdoors in general, with the latter also providing skiing opportunities at the likes of the Nevis Range and Glenshee resorts.
Located on the banks of the River Ness and near to famous Loch Ness, local people have long used these clear waters for traditional industries such as distilling, making a flight to Inverness an ideal proposition for whisky connoisseurs. A centre of Scottish heritage, the city also hosts the annual Highland Games and is an ideal base for those wishing to tour sites related to the clans among whom the area was once divided.
Trips to Culloden Moor, location of what was once the Culloden Battlefield, as well as Fort George, Inverness Castle, St Andrew’s Cathedral and other historic sites are a must if you visit Inverness sightsee. The charming Victorian Market in the Old Town allows those on Inverness holidays a glimpse of the city as it once was and it’s also an excellent place for a shopping trip. Booking flights to Inverness for a family holiday? Children will love days out at fun attractions such as Whin Adventure Park or Bogbain Farm, or seeing the bottlenose dolphins on an Inverness dolphin cruise.