The best family-friendly activities in Inverness for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Inverness is the Highland capital — a city with a castle, a character, and considerably more history than its modest size suggests. This app-led scavenger...
$7

Which sea creatures do you love the most? Magnificent Sharks, colourful Clownfish or perhaps inquisitive Otters? Maybe you simply can’t decide! Here at SEA LIFE...
$19

See the best of Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands, on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour with our 24-hour ticket... plus you get...
$20

Discover the mystery surrounding Loch Ness on a 1-hour cruise from Clansman Harbour. Situated only a twenty minutes’ drive from central Inverness, Loch Ness is...
$33

Cruise the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness on this 50-minute cruise that departs from Dochgarroch. On the Enchantment cruise, you'll have the opportunity to discover...
$33

Discover the beauty of the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness and enjoy views of Urquhart Castle from the water....
$46

Depart central Inverness and journey to the world-famous Loch Ness, where you will join a cruise to view the ruins of the 13th century, Urquhart...
$71

Dunrobin Castle. contrasts the rough and rocky natural Highland surroundings. Its 189 rooms are full of luxuries, legends, and controversy. Join this tour and explore...
$74

Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands
Spend a day Nessie-hunting, take a cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness, explore the village of Fort Augustus, visit the ruined loch-side Urquhart Castle, admire...
$74

This small group day trip from Inverness will guide you through some of the most rugged and remote areas of the beloved Scottish Highlands, including...
$75

Cruise Loch Ness and explore Urquhart Castle. Operated by D&E Coaches, discover the highlights of Loch Ness on this scenic 3 and a half hour...
$76

Our 1 day John O'Groats tour from Inverness is the perfect way to visit the most notherly point on British mainland! See Loch Fleet, explore Dunrobin Castle...
$76

Keep an eye out for fantastic beasts and faeries on an 11-hour trip through the ancient wilderness of Scotland. Travel across the Scottish highlands in...
$76

Enjoy a day exploring the scenic beauty of the Northern Highlands and travel to one of the most remote spots in Scotland; Applecross. As you...
$77

Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Isle of Skye, where breathtaking scenery and awe-inspiring landscapes await around every corner. On Skye, every view is...
$79

This one-day tour from Inverness takes in some of the most beautiful scenery of the Highlands, travelling past magnificent Loch Ness, before reaching the Glenfinnan...
$80

*Entrance to Culloden Museum and Battlefield included in tour price On this tour, you take the single-track lanes through a Caledonian pine forest to one...
$85

Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness
Explore the romantic Isle of Skye on a full-day trip from Inverness. Taking in spectacular Highland scenery, your tour passes Loch Ness and the ruins...
$87

City Helicopter Tours Experience Award winning tour. Leave the city for the day and explore the beautiful Isle of Skye. Visit Eilean Donan Castle; one...
$93

*Tour and Tasting at Tomatin Distillery included in tour price. This is your chance to experience an inspirational blend of Scottish sights and flavors in...
$95

Sharp geological formations, crumbling coastlines and wind-swept valleys: Skye is mother-nature at her dramatic best. And on this day-tour you explore the best of it...
$97

