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Saturday 20th March 2010

Places to go along the Caledonian Canal

Local attractions

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Image for Caledonian Canal Visitor Centre

Located at the mid-point of the Caledonian Canal, right in the heart of Great Glen, the Caledonian Canal Visitor …

  • Leisure attraction
Neptune's Staircase. © Alex Gillespie

Neptune's Staircase is the longest of the three staircase flights on the Caledonian Canal, the coast-to-coast …

  • Leisure attraction
Jacobite Cruises day trips on Loch Ness

At its peak, Urquhart Castle was one of the biggest in Scotland. It would be hard pressed to be in a more dramatic …

  • Historic building

Balnain Bike Park is muscle-stretching, lung-bursting fun. It’s the cycling equivalent of a skateboard park, just …

  • Leisure attraction
The Ben Nevis Distillery. © Jonathan Billinger - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Ben Nevis Distillery established in 1825, is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland. The distillery is …

  • Leisure attraction
Caledonian Bears at Neptune's Staircase on the Caledonian Canal

The Caledonian Bears are a unique collection of hand-made Scottish tweed teddy bears. The bears and their clothing …

  • Leisure attraction
Image for Commando Memorial

The world famous Commando Memorial stands proudly high above Spean Bridge. The three gigantic bronze figures stand …

  • Historic structure
Inverness Castle, Highlands & Islands

Built in 1836, Inverness Castle sits on a low cliff overlooking the River Ness and the town of Inverness. A …

  • Historic building
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery. © UK Payphone Directory - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Explore the art, history and heritage of the Highlands. Explore Scottish history and discover how the highlands are …

  • Museum

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