What's On in Inverness

Event and activity ideas for corporate team building Forget business as usual. Sometimes a day away from the office is just what a team needs to feel inspired and get the creative problem-solving juices flowing. That’s why we offer a wide range of activities for teams of all sizes. From team building packages to business […]

Scotland and Scottish Highlands FAQs We’ve been writing about Scotland for years now, and there’s a wealth of information on our blog about our country and its culture. So today, we’re bringing together some of our most popular posts, to answer the questions we often receive. Explore our FAQs about Scotland and the Scottish Highlands… […]

The Kingsmills Team are delighted to announce the launch of the Sunflower Ball; in collaboration with the Highland Hospice. After a number of years, we are bringing this much loved event back with a huge celebration. And, we have a stellar line up of guests! From Saturday 9th November through until midnight on the night […]

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 […]

What makes the Kingsmills Hotel unique? Today we have some interesting facts about our unique and historic hotel in Inverness. So you can get to know us a bit better before your visit to Scotland… 1. Our name dates back to the 1100s The Kingsmills name dates back to the 1100s, when many working mills […]

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, […]

In celebration of Silver Sunday, a national day recognising and supporting older adults, the Kingsmills Hotel will host a special art exhibition on Sunday, 6th October from 12 noon to 4pm. Featuring works from local artists — Carole Bolton, Marcus Butler, Christine Ewan, David Ewan, and John Nicolson — the exhibition will offer a diverse range of paintings, from landscapes to […]

Red squirrels near Inverness, Scottish Highlands Red squirrels are native to the UK and used to be very common across the country. However, with the introduction of the North American grey squirrel in the 1800s, the reds’ numbers have plummeted. The grey squirrels out-compete them for food and habitat. They also spread a disease that […]

Festivals & events this winter 2024 As we enter September, the summer festivals in Inverness are over and our thoughts turn towards the winter months. Here, we’re rounding up the best festivals and celebrations to look forward to in winter 2024. So, let’s take a look… Bonfire Night 5 November 2024 Inverness will host its […]

Inverness festive season 2024/25 As the nights draw in and the air turns cool, our thoughts turn towards the sparkling festive season. We love Christmas time here at The Kingsmills. So today, we’re sharing some of the best things to do in Inverness at this most wonderful time of year. Eden Court Christmas Fairs 15th […]

The Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness is an ideal location for business retreats, meetings and conferences. Work never stops, which is why we offer our services to businesses all throughout the year, including over winter. This is a good time of year to bring the team together and take stock of the last 12 months, before […]