Eat & Drink Blogs

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Kingsmills Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 30th March 2025, so make sure you’re ready! Our luxury hotel in Inverness is the perfect place to treat your mum. Whether it’s a mother-and-daughter spa day or a Sunday lunch with the whole family, we’ve got something she’ll love… Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea […]

Inverness is home to some of the Scottish Highlands’ very best private dining rooms. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner, a celebration, or a corporate event, the city offers exceptional gastronomic experiences. Among these, the Kingsmills Hotel and its sister hotel, Ness Walk, boast some of the most luxurious and atmospheric private dining spaces. From […]

Saturday 22nd March 2025 Torridon Inverness Tickets – £65 Premium or £75 VIP with Meet & Greet Additional £10 with Signed collectable album (CD) Highland folk rockers, Torridon have been making waves across the Scottish music scene, captivating audiences at a string of sold-out gigs across the country… Belladrum, The Gathering and the MacMoray Festivals. Further […]

A Special Evening Friday 28th February 2025 – 7pm A one off dining experience, celebrating the finest local producers from the Inverness & Loch Ness region. This evening offers a unique opportunity to indulge in exceptional food and drink, set against the backdrop of Inverness’s Food & Drink Festival. Perfect for food lovers and local […]

Welcoming the year 2025 in Inverness In Scotland, we do New Year’s Eve just a little differently. Firstly, it’s not called New Year’s Eve. It’s Hogmanay! The festival originated with the Vikings and their huge winter solstice celebrations. Today in Scotland, we party so much on the last night of the year that we need […]

Celebrating the festive season 2024/25 At the Kingsmills Hotel we really know how to throw a party! We just love the festive season, and as such, we pull out all the stops to make sure our guests enjoy the most amazing celebrations. Christmas and Hogmanay in Inverness are a big deal at the Kingsmills Hotel. […]

Father’s Day treats in Inverness Father’s Day falls on Sunday 16th June this year. Celebrate all that’s great about dads and father figures by joining us at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness. Treat them to Sunday lunch in the Conservatory, a day pass to enjoy the leisure club, a swim lunch or a spa experience. […]

Scotland’s Shortbread Showdown is taking place on Sunday 17th March 2024 at Eden Court in Inverness! We’ve partnered with Visit Inverness Loch Ness to offer you an exclusive deal to enjoy a sweet stay in Inverness!

“The best coffee in Inverness” In the heart of the picturesque city of Inverness, lies the Kingsmills Hotel, a bit of a hidden gem where coffee is concerned. Given that our hotel is renowned for its warm service, the lounge has long been a haven for those seeking the perfect spot to unwind and catch […]

Enjoy a little Highland fling this February! The Scottish Highlands is the most beautiful and romantic place for a special Valentine’s getaway. If you’re looking for a gift to impress this year, treat the one you love to a romantic break at The Kingsmills, our luxury hotel in Inverness. A romantic offer to smile about […]

Vegetarian dining in Inverness More and more people are choosing to follow a meat-free diet. This may be an ethical decision, for health reasons, or for the environment. Whatever the reason, we at the Kingsmills Hotel want to make it easy for you to find fresh and tasty vegan and vegetarian food in Inverness. That’s […]

A Taste of Scottish Cuisine Inverness is a wonderful city for foodies! You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to delicious food and drink in the city. So today, we’re sharing some of the best places to eat in Inverness. From our own fine dining restaurants, to our favourite local eateries. Allowing you to sample […]

Scotch Whisky: The Kingsmills Guide It’s no secret that Scotch whisky is a proud, age-old tradition. From making it to drinking it, whisky is what we Scots do best. As one of the biggest whisky producers in the world, Scotland has five distinct whisky regions. Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside. Where it’s made effects […]

Gin vs Whisky: Let Battle Commence … Inverness is best known for its beautiful scenic walks, historic landscapes and notorious selection of local whisky. Whisky has no doubt taken the world by storm for centuries and is considered one of Scotland’s greatest exports. Well, according to us whisky lovers at the Kingsmills! Yet, the ‘gin […]

A Burns Night to remember Here at The Kingsmills, we are extremely excited for the end of this month and Burns Night. Robert Burns (1759 – 1796) was a Scottish poet and lyricist, who is celebrated worldwide for his iconic work. Burns is a part of Kingsmills history. He famously visited our building in 1787, […]