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Traditional Scottish wedding customs The Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness has everything you need for a magical Scottish wedding. A flexible venue with a choice of event spaces, beautiful gardens, delicious food and drink and an experienced team to make sure all runs smoothly. We cater for weddings large and small, with a maximum capacity of […]

Unique local shops to visit in Inverness Inverness is a great city for shopping. We have everything from designer brands to high street favourites. But if you want to support local, independent businesses during your shopping break, the city also has a great selection of unusual and speciality shops. Perfect for picking up a special […]

An active winter holiday in the Highlands There’s nothing like an active winter holiday to get the blood pumping. Yes, the weather may be colder in winter, but as long as you have the right clothing and equipment, you’ll be fine getting out and about. It’s easy to get around the Highlands using your car […]

Picture-perfect views of the Highlands in winter, Scotland The Highlands is a vast area, which stretches from the Highland boundary faultline to the northwest tip of Scotland. At its heart is the city of Inverness and our luxury hotel, The Kingsmills. Here, we are surrounded by beauty. This magnificent region is consistently voted as one […]

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 […]

The Highland Ambassador of the Year award Tony Story, CEO of Kingsmills Group, has been awarded the highest accolade in the Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards as he is named “Highland Ambassador of the Year 2023”. The Highland Ambassador of the Year award is often regarded as a lifetime achievement award; the final and most […]

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 […]

A holiday home feel with our Garden Rooms At the Kingsmills Hotel, we have different room types to suit different needs. From our Classic and Classic 1785 Rooms, which offer all the Kingsmills essentials, to Family Rooms with additional bunk beds, and upgraded Luxury, Patio and KingsClub Rooms. But if you’re looking for more of […]

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 […]

Shopping breaks in Inverness If you’re looking for the ultimate shopping break, maybe it’s time to indulge in some much-needed retail therapy. Pack your bags, grab your besties and head to the Highlands with the Kingsmills Hotel’s fabulous mid-week Shopper Offer. Our shopping breaks in Inverness are a retail retreat! Shop till you drop before […]

Inverness wedding suppliers If you’re planning a wedding in Inverness, be sure to print off our wedding planning checklist here for a list of things to organise before the big day. And to help you tick off some of those bridal essentials, such as the all-important dresses and flowers, here are a few of our […]

5 benefits of going on workation Working from home? Why not work from the Kingsmills Hotel instead? Combine work with a vacation and enjoy a “workation” in the magnificent Scottish Highlands. Our spacious rooms offer space to work and relax. Take a coffee break in our lounge and enjoy a working lunch in one of […]

Corporate events, meetings and incentives to impress! Are you looking for a magical location in the UK, where you can really impress your clients? Whether you’re planning to hold a large multi-day conference or a small client meeting, the Scottish Highlands is the most fantastic setting. It’s unique and memorable, and it feels remote and […]

Business travel at the Kingsmills The Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness is popular with business travellers. Our convenient location, just twenty minutes from the airport and a short drive from the city centre, makes us the ideal choice for those travelling with work. Whether you’re attending a business event in the city, or at our own […]

“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 […]