Inverness City Guide
| A Guide to the Districts of Inverness Inverness, the UK's northernmost city, became a city in 2001 and is often referred to as the "Capital of the Highlands". It is located on the east coast of Scotland on the shores of the Moray Firth and at the mouth of the River Ness which divides the city in two. It is Scotland's smallest city with a population of around 71,000 but is growing fast due to increasing inward investment and it's reputation as a wonderful place to live. The River Ness is very much the central feature of the city, a walk along which is one of the loveliest in Scotland. Inverness has a busy town centre with an interesting history and a rich heritage. Every year thousands visit the city and the Highlands to enjoy dramatic scenery, absorb fascinating history and enjoy the very best that Scotland has to offer. Every September the city hosts the "Northern Meeting" which is the highest regarded solo bag-piping competition in the world. The annual Inverness Highland Games is also attended every year by people from all over the world. Notable buildings in the city include Inverness Castle which is now home to the law courts and council offices and the Gothic Inverness Cathedral. In 2007, the Centre for Health Science opened in the City which now attracts investment in the medical field and has forged strong links with Inverness College. Another big employer in the area is Scottish Natural Heritage which moved from Edinburgh in 2004. The city is the home of Inverness College which is the largest member of the UHI Millenium Institute, a federation of 15 colleges throughout the Highlands & Islands that now provides university level courses. It is likely that the Institute will become a formal University in the not too distant future. There are plans for a new 200 acre campus for Inverness College which is expected to contribute significantly to the cities economy and attract thousands more students. Inverness has a busy railway station and airport with regular flights to most other UK destinations, including Edinburgh, London and Manchester (please check). Inverness, despite being a small city, has some excellent shopping and amenities. The Victorian Market in the Old Town is particularly worth a visit with well over 40 interesting shops. Inverness is very much a city on the up and is likely to expand quickly over the coming years.
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 Inverness and the River Ness For more detailed information, please choose a district of Inverness below:- Ballifeary What to do in Inverness
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