Seasonal Blogs

This summer we’re excited to announce the return of our summer events space. We are thrilled to offer a limited-time garden stretch tent, providing the perfect setting for unforgettable business gatherings and corporate events.

Fun Inverness summer activities 2025 Summer is on the way, and with it, a veritable feast of fun activities in Inverness. From summer festivals and special events to outdoor sports and adventures. So if you are planning on spending a summer in Inverness, make the most of it with these summer-loving things to do. The […]

The Inverness Highland Games experience For hundreds of years, the Highland Games has been a celebration of brute strength, local wares and age-old traditions. In other words, a celebration of all things Scottish. Over the years the games have evolved from tests of strength and stamina, to include demonstrations of dance and music to keep […]

What’s hot this summer? Festivals & Events 2025 Here at the Kingsmills, we’re looking forward to summer and all the great festivals that are planned. From music and sports to art and more. Whatever you’re into, there’s an event for you coming up soon! So, let’s take a look at some of the top summer […]

Visit an Inverness wedding fair for inspiration If you’re planning a wedding, congratulations! It’s an exciting time, but it also can be a daunting one, with so much to think about and organise. Our wedding planning checklist is a good place to start. You can also check out this list featuring some of our favourite […]

Easter in Inverness 2025 This year, the Easter weekend falls between Friday 18th and Monday 21st April. And with chocolate on the menu and eggs rolling down the hill, it’s is the perfect time to relax and unwind. So why not head to Inverness in search of a special family getaway? The roaming Scottish Highlands […]

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Kingsmills Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 30th March 2025, 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 […]

What’s on in Inverness for spring 2025? Spring is coming and it’s an exciting time. Nature is waking up and bursting into bloom. So, it’s the perfect time to visit us here in Inverness to enjoy the stunning surroundings of the Scottish Highlands. There’s a lot to do in the city too. Here are a […]

Snow sports in Scotland Did you know, here at The Kingsmills we are less than an hour’s drive away from the magnificent Cairngorm Mountains? That means you can easily access a range of exhilarating snow sports during your stay with us in Scotland this winter. The snow sports season usually starts in December and runs […]

The Kingsmills Team are delighted to announce the launch of the Sunflower Ball; in collaboration with the Highland Hospice. After a number of years, we are bringing this much loved event back with a huge celebration. And, we have a stellar line up of guests! From Saturday 9th November through until midnight on the night […]

Festivals & events this winter 2024 As we enter September, the summer festivals in Inverness are over and our thoughts turn towards the winter months. Here, we’re rounding up the best festivals and celebrations to look forward to in winter 2024. So, let’s take a look… Bonfire Night 5 November 2024 Inverness will host its […]

Inverness festive season 2024/25 As the nights draw in and the air turns cool, our thoughts turn towards the sparkling festive season. We love Christmas time here at The Kingsmills. So today, we’re sharing some of the best things to do in Inverness at this most wonderful time of year. Eden Court Christmas Fairs 15th […]

The Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness is an ideal location for business retreats, meetings and conferences. Work never stops, which is why we offer our services to businesses all throughout the year, including over winter. This is a good time of year to bring the team together and take stock of the last 12 months, before […]

Give the gift of a Kingsmills voucher Looking for some Christmas gift ideas for this year’s stocking fillers? Our luxury hotel gift cards are the ultimate gift… perfect for popping in your Christmas stockings! We have a fabulous selection of Scottish gift experience vouchers, covering everything from deluxe dining and sumptuous spa days to heavenly […]

Welcoming the year 2025 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 […]