Looking down
by daarth
It was indeed a new experience to look down at the town of Inverness from the deck of a sailboat. It did feel sort of unnatural sailing above the rooftops. This was however nothing compared to what we were to see at the other end of the canal looking down to Fort William from the top of Neptune’s Staircase.
Although Castle Urquhart...
by balfor
Although Castle Urquhart qualifies as a tourist trap, it is also one of the most magnificent places to view Loch Ness from.
The view of the surrounding countryside is breathtaking. The emerald green of the hillside pastures contrasting with the nearly black depths of Loch Ness. The feeling of wide open spaces begging to be experienced is not only to be found here, but savored here.
The far end of the Fort
by shivan
Finally I reached the far end of Fort George, quite a remarkable walk, as the fort itself is very very big.
Here there are some cannons left from the past centuries. Watching the firth from the walls it is clearly evident how stratigc the position of the fort actually was.
A few considerations now. Fort George is nice, I can't say no, but I didn't find it very attractive because it has nothing particular in it, so pay a visit to it only if you are particular interested in military history, otherwise drive somewhere else.
Capital of the Highland
by Dougann
I'm from Inverness originally and it's definitely worth going on your trip up here. If you have any questions drop me a line and I'll help if I can.
Sorry there's no photos here - don't have a digital camera.