Winter Blogs

Scottish Highlands: winter driving and cycling The Scottish Highlands is very accessible and easy to travel around in the winter. However, it’s important to stay safe when moving around our roads. So whether you’re travelling by bike, car or any other vehicle, here’s our guide to winter driving and cycling in the Scottish Highlands… Winter […]

Winter walks are good for you! Keeping active over the winter is important. As the weather turns colder, many of us want to hide under the covers. But, if you can get out and enjoy the fresh air, you’ll feel so much better. So, here are a few winter walks you can do during a […]

Magical Christmas and New Year Weddings Are you planning a wedding over the festive season? Weddings that take place over Christmas and New Year can be especially magical. Dark evenings and soft twinkling lights create a romantic atmosphere. Your guests are likely to have some time off work for the festive period and hopefully, they’ll […]

A guide to Highland winter weather A Highland winter is a spectacular thing to experience. Our beautiful landscapes look even more magical with a dusting of snow. There is plenty to see and do outdoors and places to stay warm and cosy too. So, we’ve put together this Highland weather guide, to help you plan […]

Cosy autumn and winter breaks in Inverness As we approach the autumn/winter season here in Scotland, the weather is cooling and the nights are drawing in. It’s time to look forward to cosy winter breaks at the Kingsmills Hotel! Book a Winter Warmer break at our luxury Inverness hotel (from November to March, subject to […]

Getting around in the winter Winter is a spectacular time to visit the Scottish Highlands. With winter walks and activities, glorious scenery, sparkling festivals and cosy places to eat, drink and be merry, there are so many reasons to enjoy a holiday in Scotland during the colder months. If you’re worried about the winter weather […]

Spotting the Northern Lights in Inverness At the Kingsmills Hotel, we believe that experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the Northern Lights is something very much deserving of a spot on your bucket list… even if you’re visiting Inverness! Believe it or not, the Highlands is on the same latitude as some southern parts of Norway […]

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 […]

February half-term holidays in Inverness Happy New Year! If you were lucky enough to have a break over Christmas, we hope you had a wonderful time. Now, the holidays are over and it’s back to work and school for us all. But that doesn’t stop us from dreaming about the next holiday. For many families, […]

A New Year Inverness shopping break The tree’s come down, the family is all away and those Christmas memories are still fresh in your mind, or buried under a haze of good drinks and mince pies. You now own a number of new socks, shirts and if you’re really lucky, a new toaster; you’re free […]

Scottish winter wedding tips … Why knot? We all know the beautiful Scottish Highlands makes the perfect backdrop for a breath-taking winter wedding. But there is something magical about a winter wedding at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness. Glorious gardens dusted in snow, the historic backdrop of a snow-capped manor, not to mention a stunningly […]

Making the festive season that little bit easier Here at The Kingsmills, we’ve been busy putting together our new festive brochure. So now’s the time to plan ahead! Make Christmas easy this year, with a little help from The Kingsmills in Inverness … Give hosting the Christmas party a miss this year Before you attempt […]

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, […]

Improving your health and fitness A new year has arrived and many of us are thinking of new year’s resolutions. Improving health and fitness levels is often top of the list, but how do you make sure you actually stick to your plan this year? What you need are great facilities and the support of […]

Scottish Hogmanay Traditions There’s nothing quite like celebrating the end of another year with family and friends. It’s a chance to get together and have a wee jolly. Drink to past achievements and toast future success. But while the rest of the world gathers round local watering holes on 31st December to welcome in the […]