Heritage & Historical Inverness

2nd Inverness (Kingsmills) Scout Group
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2nd Inverness (Kingsmills) Scout Group
2nd Inverness (Kingsmills) Scout Group Walker Park, Kingsmills Rd, Inverness, Inverness-Shire IV2 3LL Tel: 01463 225563   Youth & Community Groups
SPORT-NESS - Inverness
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SPORT-NESS - Inverness
Saturday morning fun packed fitness classes fro 5 -8 year olds. SPORT-NESS MINIS offers primary children of all abilities the opportunity to learn and develop new skills, meet new friends. Be part of a team, be active and most improtantly have FUN, FUN, FUN! Sessions are carefully structured to develop agility, balance, coordiantion and...
Inshes Gate - Brewsters Indoor Play Area - Inverness
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Inshes Gate - Brewsters Indoor Play Area - Inverness
PLAYZONE (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES    During Bar Opening Times. CHARGES    Free of Charge.  We have an indoor Playzone and a very large outdoor play area which keeps the youngsters occupied for hours.
Canny Tours - Inverness
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Canny Tours - Inverness
Welcome to Canny Tours & early childhood degree, The Highland tour company aimed at the young, or young at heart. We offer Daily departures from Inverness on our Loch Ness and West Highland Day Tour. The best way to see as much of this unique area as possible in one highly entertaining full day tour arizona junior colleges and art institute of...
The Fluke - Inverness
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The Fluke - Inverness
Fuzzy Ed’s Fun House is a soft play area for ages 0-12 years! Children must be under 4ft 9 and supervised at all times! We have a baby area which caters for children 0-4 years and the older section for children aged 5-12 years old! The Fun House is attached to a fantastic family dining pub. Facilities and Accessibility...
Play Safe Bouncy Castle Hire - Inverness
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Play Safe Bouncy Castle Hire - Inverness
Plain, Themed & Slide, Safety Equipment Supplied Delivered & Set Up.Marquee/Tents, Supervised & Hire Only. Child/ Adult/Corporate Bouncy Castles & Inflatables
Inverness Dolphin Cruises
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Inverness Dolphin Cruises
Depart from Inverness harbour out onto the Moray Firth where we have the best chance of seeing the most northerly group of bottlenose dolphins in the world plus common seals, grey seals and porpoise
Enjoy-a-ball - Inverness
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Enjoy-a-ball - Inverness
Enjoy-a-Ball is a sports coaching programme for girls and boys aged between three and nine. All lessons are taught in a caring, positive, fun-filled environment and there are never more than 12 children in a class. Our objective is to make children's first experiences in a sports coaching environment happy and memorable. In the early years...
Inverness Leisure Centre
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Inverness Leisure Centre
Our Leisure Pool is our other pool, which offers lots of fun water actvities for every member of the family, no matter how old you are...even mums and dads can become big kids in this pool. The leisure pool features a massive wave pool with water geysers.  From the wave pool you can move into our River which will take you on a fairly rapid...
Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises - Inverness
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Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises - Inverness
Bus tour and cruises lasting anything from an hour to 6.5 hours which all have at least a half hour cruise on the quite stunning Loch Ness - you can choose to take in Urquhart Castle and the Loch Ness visitor Centre as well
Whin Park - Inverness
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Whin Park - Inverness
The Ness Islands Railway is situated in Whin Park which is on Whin Island in Inverness. It is Britain’s second most northern public miniature railway and opened in 1983. The track was rerouted in 1989 to incorporate a 140ft span iron bridge built in 1837. The line is a dumb bell folded over on top of itself, with the station on the C shaped...
Ness Islands Walk - Inverness
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Ness Islands Walk - Inverness
Although within the city, the Ness Islands could be a million miles from it. The islands, linked by several old bridges, offer a quiet, scenic walk through tall, old native and imported trees (it would be nice if some of them were labelled and the approximate year of planting given). Lots of camera angles on the walk and you pass some of the best...
Abriachan Trails
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Abriachan Trails
Abriachan Forest Community Trust purchased the forest and moorland traversed by this walk in 1998, and have set about increasing the native woodland and constructing recreational paths to enhance the environment and create local employment. Take the steep road up to Abriachan from the A82 near Abriachan Nursery; if approaching from the Fort...
Fort George - Inverness
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Fort George - Inverness
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 –...
Culloden Battlefield - Inverness
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Culloden Battlefield - Inverness
The exciting new Culloden Battlefield visitor centre and exhibition opened in December 2007. Through recent archaeological and historical research the National Trust for Scotland discovered that the previous centre was sited on the third Government line of the battlefield. With the Trust's resolve to return the battlefield to as close as we know...
Bogbain Adventure and Heritage Farm - Inverness
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Bogbain Adventure and Heritage Farm - Inverness
Bogbain Farm is the best place in Scotland for your adrenalin filled day out – there is no better place in the whole country that offers you so much for your buck! We are 5 minutes outside of Inverness city centre and have the best view in the area, overlooking the Moray Firth and the Kessock Bridge. Our 250 cc quad bikes are mean...
WDCS Dolphin and Seal Centre - North Kessock
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WDCS Dolphin and Seal Centre - North Kessock
With lots of exciting things to do, the centre is a great place to visit. •    Watch out for dolphins from our viewing window •    Enjoy spectacular views across the Firth •    Follow the Dolphin Trail and look out for seals, bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoise and lots of other...
Avoch Dolphin Trips
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Avoch Dolphin Trips
Daily sailings from picturesque Avoch Harbour on the hour, every hour - Easter to October or as demand, weather and tide allow. You may encounter osprey, red kites, seals, porpoises, bottlenose dolphins and many other wildlife species including otters, along with the odd historical landmark for good measure.
Robertsons Childrens Farmyard - Beauly
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Robertsons Childrens Farmyard - Beauly
Visit our farm shop and children’s farmyard for an enjoyable, unique and educational trip for the family. Meet and feed our rare breed animals , we also have a large play area with a giant sand pit , wendy houses, mini tractors and diggers for the children to enjoy.
RunAround - Dingwall
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RunAround - Dingwall
This is more a safe play area for kids under 5. It has a fantastic bouncy castle that has to been seen to be believed, just right for the wee ones. Lots of ride on toys and trikes with other toys to keep them occupied. The tables and chairs are situated around the play arena so it's easy to keep an eye on your child. The entrance is gated so they...
Dingwall Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool
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Dingwall Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool
Dingwall Leisure Centre offers first-class swimming facilities and a wide choice of sessions, tailor made to suit most requirements (see below for details). Whether it’s fun with the family, lane swimming or relaxation you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for right here.
Invergordon Leisure Centre
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Invergordon Leisure Centre
Invergordon  Leisure Centre is a dry and wet facility which includes a large games hall, spinning room, squash courts, meeting room available for hire, creche facilities, health suite with sauna and a recently refurbished fitness room fully equiped with cardiovascular, fixed resistance and free weight stations. There is a Leisure Pool* with...
Little Monkeys Soft Play Centre - Alness
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Little Monkeys Soft Play Centre - Alness
Ross-Shire’s only purpose built soft play facility available for single/group sessions or kids birthday parties
Royal Air Force Air Cadets 379 (County of Ross) Squadron
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Royal Air Force Air Cadets 379 (County of Ross) Squadron
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. We're sponsored by the...
Nairn Museum
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Nairn Museum
For over one hundred and thirty years, Nairn Museum has fascinated generations of visitors of all ages and interests. It is an outstanding example of a local community museum, which combined with a rich and varied international collection, has ensured that it occupies a fond place in the hearts of the residents and the many visitors who pass...
Cawdor Castle
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Cawdor Castle
Cawdor. A magical name, romantically linked by Shakespeare with Macbeth. A superb fairy-tale Castle, and just what every visitor is looking for ...  Scottish history that you can touch and see and sense for yourself. Cawdor Castle is not another cold monument, but a splendid house and the home of the Cawdor family to this day. Cawdor Castle...
Baby Choons Birthday Parties
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Baby Choons Birthday Parties
Baby Choons - Party Made easy. Baby Choons provides eveything you might need/want for your party and we wont charge you an arm and a leg to get it. We charge you exactly what each company would charge you for each of their services we just take out the stress of you having to book each thing separately. For example Bouncy castle ...
Ecoventures
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Ecoventures
Located at the heart of the Moray Firth Special Area of Conservation, EcoVentures offers you a truly exhilarating and memorable boat trip experience. Experience the thrill aboard our high speed, offshore RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) and share firsthand the unique scenery, wildlife and history of our area. We operate from the historic village of...
Urquhart Castle
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Urquhart Castle
The magnificently situated Urquhart Castle, on the banks of Loch Ness, remains an impressive stronghold despite its ruinous state. Once one of Scotland’s largest castles, Urquhart’s remains include a tower house that commands splendid views of the famous loch and Great Glen. Urquhart witnessed considerable conflict throughout its...
Nessieland
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Nessieland
Nessieland Castle Monster Centre Inside Nessie's Castle see the exciting displays of Nessie going about her daily tasks and follow her as she heads off on various adventures round the world. Let the kids run around and enjoy themselves in the spectacular Nessieland Activity and Adventure playground.
Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition
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Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition
The exhibition features 17 language translations and 11 language narrations. Originally the Official Loch Ness Exhibition Centre, the facility opened over 30 years ago. Now a hi-tech multi-media presentation leads you through 7 themed areas and 500 million years of history, natural mystery and legend revealing the unique environment of Loch Ness...
Landmark Forest Theme Park
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Landmark Forest Theme Park
The Landmark Forest Theme Park, A wonderful family day out. The water slides are a great favourite with both children of all ages. Recently the park has installed a climbing wall which adds a new challenge and a fly-by-wire skydive experience. After the excitement retreat to the tree tops with their tree top trail and admire the view from the Fire...
Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve
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Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve
Corrieshalloch Gorge is a natural beauty spot on the A832 by Braemore Junction. The Gorge has an historic suspension bridge allowing commanding views of the falls and the Gorge sides and a viewing platform which extends over the valley. Walk across the suspension bridge as the River Droma rushes through a mile-long box canyon below. ...
Tain Through Time
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Tain Through Time
Award winning museum, documenting Tain's near 1000 year history
Cairngorms National Park
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Cairngorms National Park
The Cairngorms was made a National Park in September 2003 because it is a unique and special place that needs to be cared for - both for the wildlife and countryside it contains and for the people that live in it, manage it and visit it. It is Britain's largest national Park.   The Cairngorms National Park has the largest area of arctic...
Extreme-Dream
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Extreme-Dream
Our Indoor Rock Climbing Wall in the mountain town of Aviemore is perfect beginners and advanced climbers training. We offer coaching courses, kids clubs and parties on a great variety of roped and boulder areas. We have a cafe, soft play area and under 5“s climb zone all in a friendly atmosphere.
Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
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Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd is Britain's only herd of reindeer, found free ranging in the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland. These tame and friendly animals are a joy to all who come and see them. Reindeer are not just for Christmas .
The Fun House Aviemore
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The Fun House Aviemore
1.6 million purpose built family entertainment complex by Aviemore, Cyril's Tree House Soft Play Area, Themed Adventure Golf, Short Lane 10 Pin Bowling, Family Amusements, Licensed American Themed Diner and Creche.
CairnGorm Mountain Railway
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CairnGorm Mountain Railway
If you’re planning to take your holidays in the Highlands then you will be delighted that Aviemore and CairnGorm Mountain is not a winter only destination. Yes, the area thrives under a foot of snow, but there is plenty to keep you entertained during the rest of the year too. One of the highlights when you visit here is to go walking in the...
Strathspey Railway
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Strathspey Railway
Whatever your age come aboard The Strathspey Railway and relive the sights and sounds of the steam age ? great idea is you are looking for family days out in the Highlands of Scotland. The Strathspey Railway offers a range of trips, experiences, special events and tours aboard our steam and vintage diesel trains in the heart of the Scottish...
Cairngorm Sleddog Centre
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Cairngorm Sleddog Centre
Situated in Aviemore, at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountain Range, The Cairngorm Sleddog Centre offers a wide range of activities for the whole family. From Kennel & Museum Tours to Sleddog Trips and Safaris. Alan Stewart & his family offer a unique opportunity to experience the awesome thrill and power of a top class sleddog team in...
Treezone
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Treezone
Your journey in the TreeZone starts with the TreeCreeper Course. Once we've equipped you and attached you to our safety system, you can set off along the course. This aerial adventure gives you a taste of TreeZone's challenges without being too far from the ground.  Complete the twelve TreeCreeper obstacles and then you can pit yourself...
Plodda Falls
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Plodda Falls
The Falls Walk is the shorter of the two walks to Plodda falls. This is one of the most beautiful falls in Scotland and is well worth a visit. There are several views of the falls, one of which is overlooking them from a bridge built in 1880 by Lord Tweedmouth . The walk also passes through some magnificent Douglas fir and larch trees...
Aviemore Indoor Climbing Wall
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Aviemore Indoor Climbing Wall
Our Indoor Rock Climbing Wall in the mountain town of Aviemore is perfect beginners and advanced climbers training. We offer coaching courses, kids clubs and parties on a great variety of roped and boulder areas. We have a cafe, soft play area and under 5“s climb zone all in a friendly atmosphere.
Quad Bike Treks Aviemore
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Quad Bike Treks Aviemore
Whatever the time of year, there is nothing quite like the experience of quad bike trekking in the heart of the magnificent Cairngorms National Park. We offer the choice of two very different off road quad bike treks in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. The route of each trek has been carefully selected to provide varied terrain and to...
Ace Adventure
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Ace Adventure
They offer a wide range of exciting and rewarding outdoor experiences. Some of the activities we offer - White Water Rafting, Quad bikes, Paintball, Canyoning, High Ropes, Spey Safari, Mountain Bike Hire, Mountain Bike Tours, Hill Walking, Canoeing, River Bugs and Kayaking.
Royal Air Force Air Cadets 1068 (Aviemore) Squadron
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Royal Air Force Air Cadets 1068 (Aviemore) Squadron
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. We're sponsored by the...
Loch Garten Osprey Centre
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Loch Garten Osprey Centre
When ospreys returned to breed in Scotland, this ancient Caledonian pineforest is where they chose to come. The Loch Garten Osprey Centre provides fantastic views of these magnificent birds on the nest, as well as close up views thanks to our non-invasive CCTV camera. The reserve also has some excellent walks, with the chance to see red...
Brodie Castle
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Brodie Castle
This imposing castle stands in rich Morayshire parkland. Dating from the 16th century, Brodie has unusual plaster ceilings, a major art collection and tells the fascinating story of the Brodie family. There is a woodland walk with a large pond and a nature trail with access to wildlife observation hides. In springtime the grounds are carpeted...
Logie Estate
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Logie Estate
Like many estates, Logie Estate is a multi-faceted business involving farming, forestry, housing, commercial premises, tourism and recreation. Our Logie Steading Visitor Centre offers a warm welcome with Arts and Crafts, Shopping, Walled Gardens, River Walks, an Adventure Playground and home-made lunches and refreshments in our Café.
Highland Wildlife Park
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Highland Wildlife Park
Go Wild in the Highlands Experience Scottish wildlife as well as international endangered animals of mountains and tundra in the spectacular setting of the Highland Wildlife Park. Drive around the Main Reserve in your own car and then investigate the walk-round area by foot. We are open every day of the year, (apart from...
Ruthven Barracks
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Ruthven Barracks
An infantry barracks erected in 1719 following the Jacobite rising of 1715, with two ranges of quarters and a stable block. Captured and burnt by Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s army in 1746.
Leault Farm
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Leault Farm
Working Sheepdogs is based on Leault Farm, Kincraig and is only 7 miles from Aviemore at the very heart of the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands.   Sheepdog demonstrations at 4pm every day (except Saturdays) May through October - for other available times please feel free to contact us!
Loch Insh Watersports & Skiing Centre
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Loch Insh Watersports & Skiing Centre
Loch Insh is the ideal holiday destination or simply a great place for a family day out. A range of watersports are on offer including: sail sports, paddle sports, raft building, fishing, rowing and pedalo’s on the loch. Off the water we have archery, play parks, and a dry ski slope, great team building apparatus. Not forgetting stunning...
Lochinsh Activity Centre
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Lochinsh Activity Centre
Welcome to Loch Insh, the gateway to the Cairngorms National Park. Loch Insh is the ideal holiday destination or simply a great place for a family day out. A range of watersports are on offer including: sail sports, paddle sports, raft building, fishing, rowing and pedalo’s on the loch. Off the water we have archery, play parks, and a dry...
Dornoch Beach
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Dornoch Beach
Dornoch beach is an officially designated E.C. Bathing Beach and has been given rural 'Seaside Award' Status as a clean bathing beach. There are continuous golden sands from Embo round to Dornoch point. Observe the wildlife in the rock pools, build magnificent sand castles, paddle in the clear waters. There is a children's playground adjacent to...
Highland Folk Museum
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Highland Folk Museum
The Highland Folk Museum brings to life the domestic and working conditions of earlier Highland peoples. Visitors to this living history Museum can learn how our Scottish Highland ancestors lived, how they built their homes, how they tilled the soil and how they dressed, in a friendly and welcoming environment. An award winning visitor attraction,...
Waltzing Waters
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Waltzing Waters
The world's most elaborate water, light & music productions! Visitors are overwhelmed by thousands of dazzling patterns of moving water synchronised with music! The only indoor shows of their kind in Europe! An entertainment spectacular for all ages!
Active Outdoor Pursuits
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Active Outdoor Pursuits
Active Outdoor Pursuits: Have courses to suit everyone from canoeing to climbing. Young and old, novice or experienced. Our courses suit individuals, families, school groups, youth groups and more. Watersports activities include- open canoeing, white water rafting, kayaking and sea kayaking. For those who want to be in the water rather than on...
Moray Leisure Centre - Elgin
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Moray Leisure Centre - Elgin
The Centre, consisting of an Ice Rink, Leisure and Training Pools, Relaxation Suite, Health & Wellness Suite, Child Care Facilities, Pre-School Nursery and Cafe Bar, promotes as its theme throughout " A new concept in health". This is readily reflected in the Health & Wellness Programme, which includes a GP Referral Scheme and...
Elgin Museum
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Elgin Museum
Historic Moray Elgin Museum is run by The Moray Society and is Moray's oldest independent museum. It has a spectacular new exhibition, People & Place featuring a thousand years of Scottish history with a Moray prospective. The fossils exhibits and Pictish stones are internationally renowned. From among the museum's 36,000 items there is a...
Linkwood Lodge - Elgin
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Linkwood Lodge - Elgin
PLAYZONE (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES    During pub opening times. CHARGES    Free of Charge when dining. Families enjoy the indoor and outdoor play area's where the youngsters can be kept amused for hours.  The family dining section is situated near the Playzone area for convenience.
Rainbow Castle Indoor Play Centre - Elgin
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Rainbow Castle Indoor Play Centre - Elgin
Three storey play structure with slides, rope bridges, ball pits. Moray Leisure Centre has its very own custom built soft play centre – The Rainbow Castle. Who Can Use The Rainbow Castle? Anyone can as long as they are under 1.45m and aged under 12 and must be accompanied by an adult. Birthday Parties All birthday parties have sole...
Bowl 2000 and Lunar Land
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Bowl 2000 and Lunar Land
The Ultimate Family Fun Centre - they have something for everyone! As well as classic tenpin bowling they offer Lunar Land indoor play area, plus Pool Tables, Air Hockey, and high quality Arcade Games.
Moray Motor Museum
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Moray Motor Museum
Based in the centre of Elgin (the capital of Morayshire, close to the Cooper Park), Moray Motor Museum is housed in a light and airy old mill building, part of which dates back to the era of the Cathedral when the Bishops of Moray ruled Moravia, and was used by them as a grain mill. The Moray Motor Museum houses a superb collection of veteran,...
The PlayBarn Moray
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The PlayBarn Moray
The PlayBarn is just what parents have been looking for... A premium children's soft indoor play centre , combining fantastic play facilities with a cafe on site , offering a wide range of healthy eating options. We offer a safe, clean and stimulating facility for little ones right up to Grannies and Grandads! Soft Play Structure ...
Outfit Moray
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Outfit Moray
Outfit Moray is an outdoor education charity based in Lossiemouth, offering activities, courses and tailored programmes for young people, adults, families, and groups. All the money we make goes straight back into helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of young people. We work in close partnership with schools, youth agencies and...
This section covers the history of buildings such as castles and stately homes in the Inverness Region, these historic buildings usually date back hundreds even thousands of years and are real educational experiences for the whole family. Topics covered include the middle ages, political and royalty evolution spanning time and history.
Or just a great day out at lush tree lined grounds and flowered gardens and take in the sights of wonderful buildings and castles. Tours of these buildings are widely available and worth consideration for an in depth knowledge of the sites you wish to visit. Some sites like stately homes have gardens, animals and lots of other things to see and do.
We provide information on castles and stately homes by county, city or by activity. Please use the home page map for county level castles and stately homes browsing.