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Adventure, Devon, Food and Drink, Heritage/History, Rural Guides, Scotland, HighlandsMegan AllenOctober 28, 2018Things to do Inverness, Short breaks Inverness, Days out Inverness, Eagle Brae, Things to do Eagle Brae, Plodda Falls, Glen Affric, Corrimony Cairn, Urquhart Castle visit, Glen Strathfarrar, Black Isle Brewery Tour, Culloden Battlefield visit, Glen Ord distillery tour

Seven things to do near Inverness

Adventure, Devon, Food and Drink, Heritage/History, Rural Guides, Scotland, HighlandsMegan AllenOctober 28, 2018Things to do Inverness, Short breaks Inverness, Days out Inverness, Eagle Brae, Things to do Eagle Brae, Plodda Falls, Glen Affric, Corrimony Cairn, Urquhart Castle visit, Glen Strathfarrar, Black Isle Brewery Tour, Culloden Battlefield visit, Glen Ord distillery tour

Seven things to do near Inverness

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#PloddaFalls is in the Caledonian pine forests of Glen Affric National Nature Reserve and only a short drive from @eaglebrae. The road to the site is unadopted beyond the village of Tomich and is full of pot holes, windy bends and sheer drops, making the drive to get there an adventure in itself.⠀
The falls are surrounded by evergreen Douglas firs, which rise like steeples above the river and smell incredible all year round. A highly recommended trip if you have an hour to kill.⠀
We've put a couple of videos of the falls up on the Guide to things to do near Inverness (link in bio).⠀
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Urquhart Castle is arguably one of the most photographed castles in Scotland and for good reason. Laying in ruins overlooking the legendary Loch Ness, it’s hard not to get swept up in the romanticism of it.⠀
The ruins date back 1,000 years and you can take guided or self-guided tours, visiting various aspects of the castle and learning more about what each would have been used for - from the dungeons to the banqueting halls, and it's only a 25-minute drive from @eaglebrae⠀
Read our full list of things to do near #Inverness over on the Guide (link in bio).⠀
https://buff.ly/2SngaE2⠀
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We were recently lucky enough to enjoy a short break in a log cabin at the stunning @EagleBrae in the Highlands of Scotland, just north of Inverness.⠀
While the Highlands are filled with adventure of their own, we crammed as much as possible into two days - exploring the natural landscape, heritage, history, breweries and distilleries of the area.⠀
Our latest feature on the Guide explores our top seven things to do around #Inverness, including the incredible Glen Strathfarrar, which neighbours the estate.⠀
https://buff.ly/2SngaE2⠀
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Deer are not the only Highland inhabitants resident at @eaglebrae, which is a paradise for birders and wildlife watchers. We were advised to keep an eye (and ear) out for signs of otter, Hen Harrier, Black Grouse, Woodcock, badgers, Tawny owl, Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting, Stonechat and even Golden Eagles that often swoop over the estate - giving it its name. Sadly, despite our best efforts we didn’t see otter or eagles but we did visit the estate’s herd of Highland cattle and Hebridean sheep.⠀
The estate is also home to the largest Goat Willow in the UK and the largest Wild Cherry tree in Scotland. Both are accessible on an interpreted walk along the banks of the River Glass.⠀
https://buff.ly/2SqplUb⠀
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Each cabin at @EagleBrae has its own features, from deer prints carved into the wooden staircases, hand-carved wooden panels depicting Highland wildlife, Pictish beasts and Pagan gods to tartan woven especially for them on handlooms in the Himalayas.⠀
The impact is quite frankly stunning and we were blown away when we walked into Parus, our cabin for three nights. Parus is the Latin name for the tit family (each cabin has a Latin name reflecting the local wildlife) and sleeps two people with a comfy double bed, open-plan kitchen diner and two (yes two) sitting rooms. One downstairs for cosy evenings in front of the log burner and one upstairs which also has a TV and DVD player with a selection of films to watch. The cabin also has its own office space where you can log into the Eagle Brae intranet system to order homemade meals, groceries, experiences and even a bottle of Mike’s favourite whisky, Scapa Skiren.⠀
https://buff.ly/2SqplUb⠀
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There are a couple of new posts up on the Guide today and this week we'll be sharing extracts from both.⠀
The first is our review of @eaglebrae - a fusion of culture in the Scottish Highlands.⠀
When we were first invited to stay at Eagle Brae, we thought all of our Christmases had come at once. Not only was it in beautiful Scotland, it was in the Highlands just north of Inverness; an area that we had yet to explore despite desperately trying to get there for years. Plus, as far as travel goes, it ticks almost every box we have - sustainable, wildlife in abundance, adventure, comfort, good food and a wee dram or two.⠀
Link in bio. ⠀
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If you enjoyed our feature last week about how British spirits are impacting tourism, now's a chance to get a taste of the action.⠀
Get a taste of Scotland when True OriGINs- The Scottish Gin Festival arrives at Tobacco Dock, London ⠀
@trueoriginsginfest has announced that it will be taking its enormously popular Scottish craft gin festival over the border for the first time. Founders, Aberdeenshire brothers Mungo and Guy Finlayson chose the iconic Tobacco Dock as their setting and will be serving up a tantalising array of Scottish gins and mixers for four days from 1st-4th November. ⠀
Full details on the Guide (link in bio)⠀
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We've been updating the events over on the Guide. Just click the link in our bio and choose events to explore what's on in the British countryside this #Autumn including mushroom foraging at @sculpturebythelakes⠀
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@blackcowvodka ’s distillery is surrounded by farm shops and owner Jason Barber says that tourism is not only increasing awareness but boosting the rural economy.⠀
He added: “People will book a tour with us, stay in a bed and breakfast, book a taxi and go for a meal at the local pub.⠀
“We have a number of wonderful food shops on our doorstep selling local Dorset produce, and we are all benefiting from it.”⠀
Read our full feature in the rise of British spirits on the Guide.⠀
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