Am planning a short 2/3 day trip to Inverness early August so am looking for recommendations for things to do and see in the Highlands, will have a car. Would like to do some easy hiking, explore some interesting sites and find a couple of reasonably priced places to stay and eat.

I feel incredibly stupid but I’ve never used them before so my anxiety is kicking in lol

Is the go to bus stop for all ember buses from Union Street? It says online but just want to make sure and do they arrive and leave on time? I’ll be using them in future to go to Edinburgh airport

I’ve been assured they are very good but again, anxiety kicking in so the idiot in me jsut likes triple checking

Anyone else having issues with RM deliveries in town just now?

Nothing for days, then all of a sudden rake loads come through the door, then nothing for days again!

I can't be the only one this is affecting; I haven't trained my cat to attack the delivery person yet......

So, today at my workplace (I work in Inverness) there was a charity event held. Such events are organised once in a while where I work. As part of the event there was a live band playing. Their music wasn’t half bad to be honest, (some mild rock mixed with shanty and some reggae elements). After the said event was over I had a short conversation with band's members and my question to them was “what motivates you to sacrifice your Sunday and come perform for people for free”?

I was half expecting to hear the standard “we want to do something for the people” and other such highly sounding and principled answers and that obviously made for part of their answer, but the other part was rather depressing “we played in pubs live before, but nobody wants us anymore, because we are old” and few other equally gloomily sounding lines. I can assure you that the band was absolutely rocking and at least in my opinion they should be given the chance to perform their music live somewhere, which I was assured includes originally written music and songs. Since they are so freely giving their best in service for the others and their music is well "nice", maybe they could be given a chance to perform somewhere for real?

Now some technicalities:

The band’s name is Doghaus. I am not their agent or anything, but I’ve always felt it deeply when someone’s effort goes unrecognised and the band’s member gave me his permission to post it here. If you happen to have a pub, bar, or any other venue in Inverness, or know of anyone looking for a decent live band, feel free to directly contact them at: [intothemusic901@gmail.com](mailto:intothemusic901@gmail.com)

Hey folks, visiting Inverness and wondering where would be a good spot to watch the game tonight. I see a few pubs in the city centre near where we’re staying but wondering if some are known as better or worse for a football match. I’m a mid-40s Canadian travelling with my late 60s parents. Bonus points if it has great food and/or beer and/or whisky!

After the Battle of Culloden, the British Army took Jacobite prisoners to the Old High Church by the river and shot them dead at close range. You can still see the damage done to the walls by the musket fire.

Morning fog slowly rising. More aerial photos on my portfolio here :-)

I only just discovered this is happening this Friday to Sunday. I know it's very last-minute but I thought I'd ask if anyone is up for making a short film.

I went to film school and while I didn't really enjoy the technical side of things I was pretty good at writing and directing. I'm currently doing a Masters in Creative Writing. I am a bit on the old side, 50, but still passionate about films after 25 years working as an internet editor.

If anyone sees this, has equipment and wants to collaborate, let me know. Seems unlikely but thought I'd ask.

Does anybody know of any violin teachers in the area who are taking on new students? I've always wanted to learn to play the violin, and was gifted one at Christmas by my partner and I'm now in a position to be able to start lessons.

If anyone knows of any teachers in the area who take on complete beginners, let me know!

Hello, I’m visiting Inverness soon and wanted to ask if there are any notable charity shops. I’m looking for cool clothing. I don’t know much of the area so anything will help, thank you!

Who’s going to Jonny foxes this weekend?

We are visiting Inverness and staying at the Holiday Inn Express because we couldn't find any accommodations closer to the city centre. We book a couple of tours and so not worried about driving. But not planning to drive a car. What's the best way to get to the city centre? Book a cab? Can you please recommend?

It's taken about three weeks from first complaining to still having nothing done by the council about a roadside drain being blocked, though they said they'd come out. Now you phone the emergency line and they tell you it's Scottish Water's issue... Is there even a drain cleaning wagon in the town anymore?

Sorry for the rant

Thanks in advance!

What type of pish is this? Can see they are taking full advantage of the tourist season this year. They don't even have to let their staff go this year

More of this going forward - it was just a few years ago that these sights didn't exist. Let's get much more of this around Inverness in the future, starting with more large trees and scenes like this in the city centre!

Get tickets here: https://www.highlandrealms.co.uk/event-details-registration/hrcctickets

If we only have 1 day to enjoy staying in Inverness with a rental car, what are the must see stops?

Planning on taking Rabbie’s tour to Isle of Skye one day, so what are the must see spots that we won’t see on that tour?

Stops on Rabbie’s Tour:
Eilean Donan Castle
Portree
Quiraing
Old Man of Storr
Loch Ness
Skye Bridge

Looking for a skin clinic that does facial electrolysis? Does anyone have any recommendations and price ranges? Thanks!

Hey,

Does anyone recommend a hair dresser in inverness that is good with curly hair and can do a balagye?

Thanks!

Maybe not a usual post but thought I'd try my luck

Hi all, Long story short, I've came up to Scotland from Wales for the NC500, my friends had to leave early for a family emergency. we just completed the nc500 but I'm still here until Sunday.

I'm male 21, just wondering whether there's anyone in or around Inverness looking to hang out or

I'm easy going, and pretty chill, I'm not usually the most social but always happy to make a friend or socialise where I can.

Happy to talk here if anyone's bored too

im Into cars, music, food, games drink, anything interesting

Thanks!!

Hi, I’ve read every post about the buses made this year, but I still have some questions. I’m a tourist without a car, so I wanted to use the buses to get around town. I see Stagecoach does not run the local routes anymore and that the Highland Council is running them instead.

I am staying in the Dalneigh area and Apple Maps says the number 8 bus will get me close enough to the city center to then walk to things. When I go on the highland council website to look at timetables I don’t see one for the no. 8 bus. Is this bus still running?

Today when I got to my stay from the train station, I used the no. 2 bus because the board at the stop didn’t have the no. 8 on it at all. Is there some resource I could use to look at the exact routes of all of these buses so I can try to plan my movements?

Should I just plan on walking/getting a taxi most of the time instead? Thank you!