Location: Ardersier
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Ardersier (Scottish Gaelic: Àird nan Saor) is a small former fishing village in the Scottish Highlands on the Moray Firth near Fort George, between Inverness and Nairn. Its name may be an anglicisation of the Gaelic "Àird nan Saor", or "Headland of the joiners", one local legend being that carpenters working on the construction of ecclesiastical buildings on the other side of the Moray Firth were quartered here.
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1. The Highlanders' Museum (Queen's Own Highlanders Collection)
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4.5 based on 418 reviews
The Highlanders Museum (Queen's Own Highlanders Collection) is situated within the the stunning grounds of Fort George, Nr Inverness, overlooking the Moray Firth. In the summer months the local dolphin school can be seen from the ramparts. The Museum covers three floors of Fort George's former Lieutenant Governors' House. The museum has roughly 20,000 artifacts and an estimated 10,000 documents and photographs. The museum is the largest regimental museum in Scotland, outside Edinburgh.
Reviewed By Rtistik - Ottawa
I am so happy I visited Fort George and the Highlander’s Museum in particular. An outstanding exhibit. The age and condition of the paintings and artifacts blew my mind. The history of this regiment is critically linked to the history of Scotland and of the...MoreWe are really please you enjoyed your visit. Did you manage to visit the Chapel? The Outlander clans, Mackenzie (Seaforth) and Fraser (Lovat Scouts) are part of our display.
2. Fort George
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Fort George is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain. Following the 1746 defeat at Culloden of Bonnie Prince Charlie, George II created the ultimate defence against further Jacobite unrest. The result, Fort George, is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, if not Europe. Its garrison buildings, artillery defences bristling with cannon, and superb collection of arms - including bayoneted muskets, pikes, swords and ammunition pouches - provide a fascinating insight into 18th century military life.
Reviewed By derek190563 - Fife, United Kingdom
Visited after our tour of Culloden and great to be inside a working barracks though still engulfed with a fantastic history
3. The Cheese Pantry at Connage
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4.5 based on 121 reviews
You can come and buy your cheese direct from the CHEESE PANTRY, our shop at the dairy, near Ardersier. Come and see into our production room, where you may be lucky enough to see Helen and her team making cheese! CHEESEMONGER COFFEE SHOP GIFT SHOP VIEWING GALLERY The full range of Connage Organic cheeses are available, hand-cut to your requirements and wrapped in quality waxed paper. We also offer an unrivalled selection, locally, of artisan British and Continental cheeses specially selected to compliment our own range and provide a superb choice for any good cheeseboard. All products selected for our shop are chosen carefully by us for their quality and taste and we offer advice and recipe recommendations to all our customers.
Reviewed By Arlene744 - Anaheim, California
This is one of those places that posts a small sign next to the busy highway and depends upon people's curiosity to drive the 5 miles down a narrow road to find them...but what another world one encounters once they take this turn off! There's a cozy "cheese room" FILLED with delightful offerings - and the staff is only too willing to let you linger and taste whatever you want! We walked out with 2 different types, along with large, round crackers and a couple jars of chutney. We went out to the picnic tables and reveled in our FEAST. Took the leftovers back to our hotel and enjoyed them later on the train back to Edinburgh...WELL worth the effort to find them!
4. The Highland Military Tattoo
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5 based on 20 reviews
A spectacular showcase of Highland music, dancing and military history rounded off with a stunning display of fireworks in an unforgettable setting
Reviewed By culagharraidh - Scotland, United Kingdom
We've been to The Highland Military Tattoo in 2015 & 2016. As I had been to The Edinburgh Tattoo I thought this one would be mediocre. It isn't at all. We had our grandchildren with us, they loved it! Great atmosphere. But make sure you wear warm clothes, it's cold at the barracks, we had wind jackets and warm scarves. This venue looks as if it's improving every year. Well done.
5. Vogue Beauty
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5 based on 1 reviews
Welcome to Vogue Beauty ,a salon located at the back of the Ardersier War Memorial hall.You will be welcomed by Melanie a fully insured HND level Beauty Therapist. The entrance is on Clachan Road and the salon has it's own private car park. Wheelchair and pram friendly. You can find the salon on facebook under: Vogue Beauty.
Reviewed By Marcus C - Inverness, United Kingdom
After suffering from back pain for years I thought I would visit. What can I say? Amazing!
I had a wonderful Swedish massage from the therapist with a mix of Reiki and felt wonderful. I could have stayed forever!
The room is clean and beautifully laid out. Mel the therapist was knowledgeable and helpful.
I can't wait to go back.
