Eat & Drink Blogs

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Kingsmills Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 10th March 2024, so make sure you’re ready! Our luxury hotel in Inverness is the perfect place to treat your mum. Whether it’s a mother-and-daughter spa day or a Sunday lunch with the whole family, we’ve got something she’ll love… Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea […]

Scotland’s Shortbread Showdown is taking place on Sunday 17th March 2024 at Eden Court in Inverness! We’ve partnered with Visit Inverness Loch Ness to offer you an exclusive deal to enjoy a sweet stay in Inverness!

Welcoming the year 2024 in Inverness In Scotland, we do New Year’s Eve just a little differently. Firstly, it’s not called New Year’s Eve. It’s Hogmanay! The festival originated with the Vikings and their huge winter solstice celebrations. Today in Scotland, we party so much on the last night of the year that we need […]

“The best coffee in Inverness” In the heart of the picturesque city of Inverness, lies the Kingsmills Hotel, a bit of a hidden gem where coffee is concerned. Given that our hotel is renowned for its warm service, the lounge has long been a haven for those seeking the perfect spot to unwind and catch […]

Celebrating the festive season 2023/24 At the Kingsmills Hotel we really know how to throw a party! We just love the festive season, and as such, we pull out all the stops to make sure our guests enjoy the most amazing celebrations. Christmas and Hogmanay in Inverness are a big deal at the Kingsmills Hotel. […]

Father’s Day treats in Inverness Father’s Day falls on Sunday 18th June this year. Celebrate all that’s great about dads and father figures by joining us at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness. Treat them to Sunday lunch in the Conservatory, a day pass to enjoy the leisure club, a swim lunch or a spa experience. […]

Enjoy a little Highland fling this February! The Scottish Highlands is the most beautiful and romantic place for a special Valentine’s getaway. If you’re looking for a gift to impress this year, treat the one you love to a romantic break at The Kingsmills, our luxury hotel in Inverness. A romantic offer to smile about […]

Vegetarian dining in Inverness More and more people are choosing to follow a meat-free diet. This may be an ethical decision, for health reasons, or for the environment. Whatever the reason, we at the Kingsmills Hotel want to make it easy for you to find fresh and tasty vegan and vegetarian food in Inverness. That’s […]

A Taste of Scottish Cuisine Inverness is a wonderful city for foodies! You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to delicious food and drink in the city. So today, we’re sharing some of the best places to eat in Inverness. From our own fine dining restaurants, to our favourite local eateries. Allowing you to sample […]

Scotch Whisky: The Kingsmills Guide It’s no secret that Scotch whisky is a proud, age-old tradition. From making it to drinking it, whisky is what we Scots do best. As one of the biggest whisky producers in the world, Scotland has five distinct whisky regions. Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside. Where it’s made effects […]

Gin vs Whisky: Let Battle Commence … Inverness is best known for its beautiful scenic walks, historic landscapes and notorious selection of local whisky. Whisky has no doubt taken the world by storm for centuries and is considered one of Scotland’s greatest exports. Well, according to us whisky lovers at the Kingsmills! Yet, the ‘gin […]

A Burns Night to remember Here at The Kingsmills, we are extremely excited for the end of this month and Burns Night. Robert Burns (1759 – 1796) was a Scottish poet and lyricist, who is celebrated worldwide for his iconic work. Burns is a part of Kingsmills history. He famously visited our building in 1787, […]

Our Favourite Scotch Whiskies The Kingsmills Hotel Whisky Bar is home to a wide selection of Scotland’s world-famous single malt whiskies. Scotch whisky has been exported from Scotland for centuries and enjoyed worldwide. Although you can enjoy a nip of the world’s finest whisky anywhere, we believe there is nothing that compares with a taste […]

Christmas comes but once a year. And since ’tis the season to be jolly, we thought it only fitting we help you put that festive spring in your step by wrapping up some of our favourite cocktails this season. So if you are thinking of spending this Christmas in Inverness, join us for some naughty […]

Planning an office Christmas party in Inverness? The job of planning the office Christmas party can often be a daunting prospect. How on earth can you please everyone? But fear not! We are here to help with our trusty Kingsmills Events Planners on hand and a wide choice of Christmas party options. Furthermore, you’re not […]