Taking the family on the hunt for the Loch Ness Monster is just one of the cool and unusual things to do in Inverness!
Get your little explorers ready to unravel one of the greatest mysteries in Scotland – the legend of the Loch Ness! Board the Jacobite Loch Ness Cruise and look for evidence of the beast both above the water and below using the Jacobite sonar equipment.
From land, The Ness Islands Walk takes you alongside the river, where you can watch for ripples or breaks in the surface of the water. Explore the islands that are cut off from the city by old bridges and discover salmon pools and lush woodland. Go armed with binoculars and a sketchpad to document what you find on this added adventure to Inverness family days out.
The Ness Islands Railway is nearby and gives you the chance to see the area from a different perspective. Board a steam or locomotive train for the short journey through Whin Park, where the scenery will flow past you like the river itself.
Back in the heart of the city, learn its secrets at the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. This interactive family-friendly museum tells stories of the place and its people through art, archaeology, natural history and more.




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