The IronWorks is located at the end of Academy Street in Inverness. Inverness was certainly in need…read moreof a music venue such as the IronWorks. It is very easy to access the venue and parking is available nearby. I have been to various events at the IronWorks since it opened. The venue attracts a variety of different bands/singers, some of which are very well known. Tickets are reasonably priced. The size of the venue makes it feel intimate without feeling too crowded. There was only once occasion that I have been to the venue where I felt there were too many people in the main concert hall. There is a good bar with a great selection of drinks and prices are not too bad, which they sometimes can be in music venues. I have always found the staff to be friendly and helpful.

For inverness, this was a much needed and valued venue for live popular music. The range of music…read moreis eclectic and it does appear that word is getting round to bands that this is well worth the extra miles. In saying that depending on the gig it does feel like a youth club at times (maybe i am just getting older!!). I have never had any bother with the bouncers who are proffessional and get the job done. There does tend to be a bit of a jam at the entrance of the hall and at the bar (the bar does feel fairly poorly designed and I think limit the amount that crosses the bar) In all a great addition to the inverness scene

If you win a battle, you are the victor. In the highlands of Scotland, the victors are allowed to…read morepark their body parts anywhere they want. For example, the ear. So outside any given company, you might find a parking spot saying "Victor Ear Park". OK that was awful, but what is amazing is that this stadium at 6.5k has 1,000 more seats than there are people in the city it's in, Dingwall. First-Hand Experience: More info about my personal experience at this stadium - I've been to Dingwall only once, and of course I immediately made my way to this tiny little stadium, as I always do when I visit a new town, since I'm weirdly obsessed with stadiums. It's tiny but it's got a lot of heart. For such a small town I was shocked by how nice their stadium was. Modern and full of heart. Good facilities. Nice grass, especially. If it was closed in a bit from the wind I might even give it a full 5 stars. I visited in 2011. I'll hopefully return soon to watch a game here. So when I was doing my first tour of Scotland in 2011, I also hit up every single stadium in the country. My obsession with footy (soccer to Americans) is the reason. Every stadium review - like all my reviews - are based on first-hand personal experience, usually from multiple visits. As recently as Fall 2014, when I was "stuck" in UK for 3 months, I went to most of them yet again while travelling. I have pictures of me at many of them, which I will post later. Also, when back in Scotland I plan to take more pix, and add more stadia! So watch this space! *** return to regular review *** It's a lovely little stadium that was partially funded by a cup match against Rangers. It's way up in the middle of nowhere and a very intimidating place for rival fans to come to. There are cool, spooky hills overlooking the stadium and it's absolutely freezing.

This has to be one of the most beuatiful locations ever for a festival. On the shores of the…read moremagical Loch Ness in Scotland the stage is set for a three day music extravaganza. This year Rockness takes place between 12 and 14 June 2009. With major acts headlining over the weekend such as Basement Jaxx, Dizzee Rascal, the Prodigy, Biffy Clyro, the Falming Lips, Placebo, Soulwax and other brillant bands such as the Alambama3, the wombats, the cuban brothersthe list goes on. Camping is available over the three days and there is a very chilled out relaxed atmosphere to the whole festival. You can also buy individual tickets for each day if you fancy just going for the day. The food stalls are excellent and gormet burgers, sausages, stovies and a multitude of other scrumptious delights to fill your belly are available. The toilet facilities here are better than some festivals and the whole thing generally is a bit more spread out. This is a great festival with the breathtaking backdrop of Loch ness to add to the experience.

What can I say about Rockness..As an avid festival goer, Rockness is undoubtably the prettiest…read morefestival in Britain. The scenery is amazing with the main stage backdrop being the loch itself. This years line up will cater for all tastes, the food is amazing and the drink selection on offer is far better than the standard beer/cider/wine offered at other festivals (The Pimms bus being a favourite). The campsite is only a short walk from the arena, buses run regularly from Inverness, Taxi to the site from Inverness is an affordable option at around £17 (for 4, that is a steal compared to other festivals) The food is amazing, by far the best selection in Scotland (Stovies should be tried by all). The toilets in the arena are the best i have ever seen. The stages are a short distance from each other, minimising what you can miss :D All in Rockness is so well organised and laid out you'd be silly not to go and its the best chance you'll have to get a tan in Scotland in June.

Fishertown Room, Isobel Rae Room, Another Way of Life, Burgh Room,Nairn and the Victorians,…read moreMilitary Room, Work and Play, Audio/Bisual, Children's Play Area. There is a small gift area next to where you purchase tickets. Worth a visit, having been brought up in Nairn, but left many years ago, I did find this interesting, I even learnt some new things about Nairn. Went with Mum, Auntie who left Nairn many years ago and my God-Mother. A lot of the items have been donated, I do hope people of Nairn and anyone else that have things of interest, donate to the Museum.

Storehouse is a farm to table restaurant... since 2005…read more The food served at the storehouse are not only freshly made, but also homemade-style. They are loved by many locals and visitors all over. Here's something you probably won't see on the menu everyday... Cranachan Dessert. A traditional dessert that celebrates some of the highlands local ingredients... yes! The storehouse sourced most of their ingredients locally... fresh berries, cream, oats and whiskey... The oats are first toasted to bring out the nutty profile, then mixed with a shot of good old Scottish flavor, whiskey! ...combined with fresh whipped cream and sweetened with golden honey. Regardless of what you choose, whether it's homemade hot food, light sandwiches or delightful pastries over a cup of espresso treat, you'll find the experience at the storehouse is one filled with friendliness and coziness. Be sure to check out the outdoor seating with amazing views as well as the exhibit next door.

If your looking for some good food, in a lovely location with a little shop selling local produce…read moreand lovely crafty things, then this is the place for you.. I make sure I visit Storehouse whenever I'm home.. It's great for lunch or a coffee and a cake stop.. Don't be put off by the massive queue, it goes down quick and the food is worth the wait.. You get your food before your seat and at busy times they have staff ready to find a seat for you.. They offer, soup, sandwiches, salads, baked potatoes and full dinners, so defo something for everyone.. I always get a baked potatoe which comes with a good serving of salad.. Now dessert, the meringues are massive and I usually share it, or I have the lemon or raspberry posset which is so yummy.. But this does not reflect the massive selection of sweet goodies they have.. All the food is cooked fresh and on site.. You can also sit outside, it's right beside the beach and the view is beautiful.. If your lucky you might see some of the local seals.. There is also a small playing park for the kids.. After your munch you can have a wander round the wee shops.. The one inside the building has mainly food and drink, the shop outside has lots of nik knacks that are good for gifts or treats to yourself..

this is probably the bets shop in inverness for pictures, posters and framing. there are some very…read moreexpensive items in here but also some very stylish items that aren't so epxensive. this shop has been here for ages. years ago, i bought a little lino cut based around work done in the local psychiatric hospital and was very pleased with both the artwork and the price. the shop is a bit prim and wouldn't cater for loud shopping but it is a lovely little place to walk around

We did not come for the dinner but saw the menu. We were invited later the enjoy the rest of the…read moreshow, with a band and narrator to talk about some of Scotland's wonderful history- some of their dress and and their dance. We wish we would have booked the full experience

This is an interesting house on Church St. in Inverness. It dates to 1593 and provides an…read moreinteresting glimpse into late 16th and early 17th century life. There are a handful of placards that help with interpretation. It does not take long to tour and it's free. It's s great way to step back in time for a few minutes.