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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 […]

What’s on in Inverness for spring 2025? Spring is coming and it’s an exciting time. Nature is waking up and bursting into bloom. So, it’s the perfect time to visit us here in Inverness to enjoy the stunning surroundings of the Scottish Highlands. There’s a lot to do in the city too. Here are a […]

The Scottish Highlands is a haven for birdwatchers. From the majestic golden eagle to the haunting sounds of the capercaillie, this is a landscape that holds plenty of opportunities to experience birds in their natural habitat. And what better base than the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness? We’re a family-friendly hotel close to Loch Ness, the […]

Who’s rocking Inverness in 2025? 2025 is going to be a great year as top artists and bands take to the stage. The main concert venues in Inverness are Eden Court, Bught Park and Inverness Leisure Centre. We’ve scoured the listings to pick out some of our favourite shows and concerts coming up this year. […]

Snow sports in Scotland Did you know, here at The Kingsmills we are less than an hour’s drive away from the magnificent Cairngorm Mountains? That means you can easily access a range of exhilarating snow sports during your stay with us in Scotland this winter. The snow sports season usually starts in December and runs […]

William Shakespeare’s Macbeth has many connections to Inverness. For those keen to discover more about the play and even imagine themselves as the tragic King himself, there’s no better city in the world to visit. Stay at the Kingsmills Hotel and use us as a base for your literary tour of the city. Discover the […]

From the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the North Sea in the east, the Caledonian Canal stretches across Scotland. It is a marvellous feat of engineering which connects people and places today. For our guests staying at Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness, the iconic canal can be seen just on the outskirts of Inverness at […]

Visit Inverness in 2025 There are so many reasons to visit the beautiful city of Inverness. Here at the Kingmills Hotel we are waiting to welcome you! So if you’re planning a holiday in 2025, here are 5 reasons why Inverness should be your destination of choice… 1. There are so many things to see […]

Sports events coming up in Inverness Who says the Highlands is just whisky and mountains? That couldn’t be further from the truth! The Scottish Highlands is full of rich tradition, culture, food and sport. Focussing on the latter, in Inverness we are lucky to play host to a wide variety of exciting sports events throughout […]

Ways to experience the Great Glen Way For anyone looking to set out to explore the Scottish Highlands in their rawest form, then walking or cycling the Great Glen Way from Inverness is the perfect way. Stretching all the way to Fort William in the west, it offers 79 miles of scenery, ranging from dramatic […]

Visit these waterfalls during your stay The rugged Highlands of Scotland offer nature lovers an outdoor experience to remember for a lifetime. We are lucky to be near to many spectacular waterfalls near Inverness, all set within a beautiful landscape and been a favourite of visitors for hundreds of years. So, let’s dive in! Rogie […]

From Glasgow to the Scottish Highlands The cities of Glasgow and Inverness, whilst only separated by a few hours’ travel, offer visitors radically different experiences of Scotland. Getting from Glasgow in the south to Inverness in the north is easy, so remember to book your accommodation at the Kingsmills Hotel in advance. We’re a family-friendly […]

A romantic break in Inverness Inverness has a reputation as a romantic corner of Scotland. Historic, with plenty to see and do, it’s loved by all who end up visiting. This has been helped in recent years with the Outlander book and TV series, with so much of this epic love story cet in the […]

Getting to Inverness and beyond from Edinburgh A visit to the Scottish Highlands is on many people’s to-do list. The images we see on TV and movie screen sof towering mountains, rolling mist, rugged landscapes and enchanting lochs are all even more beautiful in real life. Getting here is easy, especially if you are coming […]

Things to do without a car in Inverness Inverness is a very accessible city, and easy to reach without a car. There are regular train and bus services from across the UK, and several flights connecting the city with the rest of the world. See our guide to Inverness transport links for more details. Once here, […]