Westbourne Guest House 50 Huntly Street Inverness. Tourist Information Accommodation Bed Breakfast. Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands, nestles in a ring of mountains round the mouth of the fast-flowing River Ness as it flows into the Inverness Firth. The city's history stretches back before the written word. Inverness has a great deal to offer, for it is an attractive city with facilities for the visitor second to none. A thriving shopping centre, you can walk within minutes to scenes of rural peace and splendour. Good eating houses and bars abound, and while the city goes about its considerable business, locals quickly display the hospitality and helpfulness for which the Highlands are noted. Walking, cycling and pony trekking are among the most relaxing ways to explore the area. You can stroll along a meandering riverside path, amble to a forest waterfall or stride out through the wilds of Glen Affric. The Great Glen Cycle Route provides woodland trails for cyclists and walkers. And ancient drovers' trails provide rewarding routes for the pony trekker. You'll find riding schools for all ages, so bring along the children. The third Loch Ness Marathon will be run this year on Sunday 7th October 2007. Starting at Fort Augustus and meandering thru the hills of the southern side of the loch and then finishing up at Queens park in Inverness. When your on holiday it is often a good idea to let someone else do the planning. In the Inverness area, there are numerous organized tours and cruises on which you can just sit back and enjoy the journey. Among the most popular trips are. Discover Loch Ness Tours. A truly cultural adventure! PICTS, CELTS, SCOTS HISTORY, MYSTERY HERITAGE, SCENERY, CASTLES CRAFTS. The Loch Ness tour for those interested in more than just the Loch Ness Monster. (Tony Harmsworth offers you the best value and breathtaking experience.) Check out his web site. Please mention Westbourne when Booking with Tony. Cruise along the Caledonian Canal and on to Loch Ness amongst some of Scotland's most dramatic scenery. Jacobite Cruises has consistently gone from strength to strength gaining Awards at every porthole. A Five Star Visit Scotland Attraction ensures every visitor will have something memorable to talk about when they get back home to their friends and family. Green Tourism, Thistle Awards, Hospitality Assured. The Jacobite Team know how to impress people and the lasting impression of Loch Ness will be with you for the rest of your life. The 'Caledonian Canal', which was designed by a famous 'Scottish' engineer, 'Thomas Telford', took 19 years to build, finally opened in October 1822. It has a total length of 60 miles, 22 miles of which is by man-made canal cuttings. The remainder of the canal is made up of a number of natural lochs, the best known being 'Loch Ness'. Loch Ness attracts millions of visitors eager to catch a glimpse of Nessie, the world's most elusive monster! Your chance to see some of the biggest and most northerly group of Dolphins in the world http://www.inverness-dolphin-cruises.co.uk. Meanwhile on dry land, there is a wealth of excellent car, taxi, minibus and coach tours to choose from. Being a major tourist destination, the area abounds with historic sites, castles, battlefields, heritage centres, museums, galleries, crafts, shops galore, restaurants, pubs and whisky distilleries. Cromwell's Clock Tower - All that remains of the Citadel built in the 1650s by Oliver Cromwell's Commonwealth Army. Cawdor Castle - Shakespeare wrote Macbeth with this castle as the setting. Culloden Battlefield - In 1746 Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite clans met to do battle with the English. (we let them win) Dunbar's Hospital - Built in 1688 as an almshouse. Abertarff House - A 16th century building with a turnpike stair, now the National Trust for Scotland's Highland office. Inverness Castle - Built 1834-46 and now used as a courthouse. The Town House - Late 19th century gothic building of considerable interest - see the crystal chandeliers. Museum and Gallery - Not to be missed if you are interested in the history of the city and the highlands as a whole. St Andrews Cathedral - Built in 1869, the baptismal font is a copy of the one in Copenhagen Cathedral. St Michael and All Angels - The Comper Jewel in the Highlands of Scotland. The friendly Episcopal Church (Anglican) just round the corner from Westbourne Guest House. http://www.angelforce.co.uk/stmichael/

For Availability Availability e-mail - The Stewart Room is a double room with En-Suite facilities and overlooks the River Ness. All rooms are En-Suite with Power Shower, Personal Toiletries, Bath Robe, Remote Control Colour T. V., DVD Player, CD Alarm Clock Radio, Tea, Chocolate Coffee making facilities, Homemade Shortbread, Trouser Press, Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Cooling Fan, Central Heating, A Wi Fi network operates throughout the building and an Internet Workstation is situated in the residents lounge. A cot is available if required, Reduced rates for children, babies free. Westbourne operates a swipe card door locking system so our valued guests can come and go as they please. Rates (adult) 32 - 42 GBP per person

Golf Fishing Hill Walking Loch Ness Marathon. There are 28 Golf Courses within one hours drive from all set in magnificent surroundings. Royal Dornoch : Telephone (44 - (0) - 1863) 810219. Very challenging seaside championship links, designed by Tom Morris John Sutherland. 18 holes, 6591 yds, Par70, SSS 72, Course record 67 Struie : 18 holes, 5321 yds, Par 68, SSS 70, Visitors - handicap of 24 for gentlemen (ladies 35) Must contact in advance and have a handicap certificate. Boat of Garten : Telephone (44 - (0) - 1479) 831282. This parkland course was cut out from a silver birch forest though the fairways are adequately wide. There are natural hazards of broom and heather, good views and walking is easy. A round provides great variety. 18 holes, 5837 yds, Par 69, SSS69, Visitors - Must contact in advance and have a handicap certificate. Fortrose Rosemarkie : Telephone (44 - (0) - 1381) 620733 620529. Seaside links course, set on a peninsula with sea on three sides. Easy walking, good views. Designed by James Braid; the club was formed in 1888. 18 holes, 5973 yds, Par 71, SSS 69, Course record 64. Visitors - restricted 8.45 - 10.15am 1 - 2.15 then 4.45 - 6.30pm. Inverness : Telephone (44 - (0) - 1463) 239882. Fairly flat parkland course with burn running through it. Windy in winter. The 14th is one of the most difficult Par 4's in the north of Scotland. 18 holes, 6226 yds, Par 69, SSS 70. Visitors - restricted at weekends. Kingussie : Telephone ( 44 - (0) - 1540) 661374. Hilly upland course with natural hazards and magnificent views. Stands about 1000ft above sea level at its highest point and the River Gynack comes into play on five holes. 18 holes, 5555 yds, Par 66, SSS 67, Course record 64. Visitors - restricted weekends. Muir of Ord : Telephone (44 - (0) - 1463) 870825. Old established (1875) heathland course with tight fairways and easy walking. Testing 11th, 'Castle Hill' (par 3). 18 holes, 5202 yds, Par 67, SSS 66, Course record 61. Visitors - not permitted during specified draw times for medal tees. Restricted 11am - 12.30pm Sat Sun. Nairn : Telephone (44 - (0) - 1667) 453208. Championship, seaside links founded in 1887 and created from a wilderness of heather and whin. Designed by A.Simpson, old Tom Morris and James Braid. Opening holes stretch out along the shoreline with a turn for home at the 10th. Regularly chosen for national championships. 18 holes, 6722 yds, Par 72, SSS 71, Course record 65. Visitors - restricted until 10.30am weekends. Nairn Dunbar : Telephone (44 - (0) - 1667) 452741. Links course with sea views and testing gorse-and whin-lined fairways. Breezy at 6, 7, and 8. Testing hole 'Long Peter' (527 yds). 18 holes, 6431 yds, Par 71, SSS 71, Course record 68. Visitors - must contact in advance and have handicap certificate. Strathpeffer Spa : (44 - (0) - 1997) 421219. Upland course with many natural hazards (no sand bunkers), hard walking and fine views. Testing 3rd hole (par 3) across loch. 18 holes, 4792 yds, Par 65, SSS 65, Course record 60. Visitors - may not play during club competition times or until after 10.30am on Sunday. Alness : (44 - (0) - 1349) 883877. A short, but testing, parkland course with beautiful views over the Cromarty Firth and Black Isle. 9 holes, 2606 yds, Par 66, SSS 64, Course record 62, Visitors - restricted during competitions. Carrbridge : (44 - (0) - 1479) 841623. Short part-parkland, part-moorland course with magnificent views of the Cairngorms. 9 holes, 5300 yds, Par71, SSS 66, Course record 64. Visitors - restricted Sun, competition days and after 5pm Wed May - Sept. Web site ~ http://www.carrbridgegolf.com. Fort Augustus : (44 - (0) - 1320) 366460. Moorland course, with narrow fairways and good views. Bordered by the tree lined Caledonian Canal. 9 holes, 5454 yds, Par 67, SSS 68, Course record 69. Visitors - No restrictions.

Westbourne Guest House. Top 20 Finalist AA Landlady of the Year 2006. Inverness, Scotland, UK. For Availability email - richard@westbourne.org.uk. Tel / Fax : 0044 1463 220700 International. Tel / Fax : 01463 220700 UK. Just click on Flashing House to enter main site. View of Inverness showing Westbourne (Built 1998). 50 Huntly Street, Inverness IV3 5HS estbourne Guest house (Built 1998) is situated on the West Bank of the River Ness, five minutes walk from the City Centre, Train Bus Stations. Conveniently situated for Eden Court Theatre, and International Restaurants and. Bars. Hotel accommodation at a Guest House Price. Highland Hospitality Assured. Inside our main site you will find bookmarks to assist you to experience a fuller flavour of Scotland. These Book marks will change frequently so please visit us again. Recommended in 'AA Best British BBs'. There is always a warm Highland welcome at Westbourne. For information on Attractions, Castles, City's, Town's, Maps etc. Lodgings BB Guest House Hotel Accommodation http://www.visits-scotland.net http://www.thistleinn.co.uk. Scottish Holiday Rentals westbourne guest house inverness guest house in inverness accommodation in inverness bed breakfast accommodation in inverness bed and breakfast in inverness scotland bed and breakfast inverness inverness hotel and guest house disabled accommodation in inverness city centre b+b Inverness vegetarian vegan gluten free inverness

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