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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Inverness

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Inverness, Scotland

Updated January 30, 2023

Unusual Attractions in Inverness

Inverness, Scotland

Clava Cairns

This site contains overlapping ancient graveyards that existed about 1,000 years apart.

Inverness, Scotland

Old High Church Kirkyard

The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.

Inverness, Scotland

Ship Space

The Titanic sails again in one Scotland man's backyard.

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Highland, Scotland

Clootie Well

A pagan tradition of draping trees with rags eerily lives on.

5 miles from Inverness

Highland, Scotland

Wych Elm of Beauly Priory

After 800 years, Europe's oldest elm tree has met its end.

8 miles from Inverness

Rosemarkie, Scotland

The Fairy Glen - Rosemarkie

This lovely Scottish nature walk leads to the source of a local legend.

9 miles from Inverness

Highland, Scotland

Cawdor Castle

The location of this historic castle was inspired by a donkey.

11 miles from Inverness

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