Seasonal Blogs

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 […]

Celebrating the festive season 2024/25 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. […]

5 wonderful winter wedding themes At the Kingsmills Hotel, we love a winter wedding, mostly because of our unique location in Inverness, Scotland. With stunning winter colour schemes and frost-kissed landscapes, winter wedding themes and inspiration are easy to come by. It’s all so romantic, and all so perfectly possible here in the Scottish Highlands. So, […]

Amongst the vibrant browns, yellows and oranges of the Scottish countryside in autumn, wildlife is preparing for winter. This is a time when many animals are busying themselves with food storage, mating and getting their homes in order for the colder months. It’s also a fantastic time to spot some of Scotland’s most iconic of […]

Winter in Inverness and the Scottish Highlands 2024/25 What better time to visit Inverness than during its beautiful wintry glory? You’ll find snow-capped landscapes, glistening Loch Ness waters and soaring pine trees that make up the perfect winter scene. At the Kingsmills Hotel, our Winter Warmer breaks provide the perfect excuse for you to visit […]

Choosing your winter wedding colour scheme Here at Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness, we love hosting Scottish weddings with a touch of winter sparkle. When it comes to winter wedding colour schemes, it’s tempting to reach straight for the season’s signature shades. Red and green are classics for a reason. But winter’s full colour range is far broader […]

Autumn festivals and events near Inverness As we enter the final weeks of summer here in Inverness, we’re looking forward to the autumn season. The Scottish Highlands is a spectacular place to be as autumnal colours sweep the dramatic landscapes. Plus, the many wonderful autumn festivals and events in Inverness are always a treat. Indeed, […]

If you are looking for the perfect Autumn setting to say ‘I Do’, then The Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness has everything you need. Steeped in Scottish tradition, our welcoming wedding venue in the heart of the Highlands offers a beautiful backdrop for your special day. With a choice of seven luxury wedding venues, custom wedding […]

A seasonal guide to enjoying Scotland When planning a visit to Scotland, one of the key considerations is the weather. As you will quickly notice, Scottish weather can be described as…unpredictable. But that’s part of the fun! Experiencing a warm sun on your back during winter snow, or cooling rain on a beach in summer […]

Say “thank you” with a special gift As schools across Scotland prepare to close for the summer holidays, many families are thinking about teacher end-of-term gifts. If you’re the designated parent in charge of a class collection this year, or if you’re looking for an individual gift, we can help you find the perfect thing […]

Scottish Highland Games events and traditions Highland Games events run over the summer months, in a variety of locations throughout Scotland. The Inverness games are usually hosted in Bught Park and you can find out more about this year’s event here. The annual event, founded over 200 years ago, is a celebration of Celtic tradition. […]

Discover wildlife in the Highlands from the Kingsmills Hotel The Scottish Highlands is one of the most extraordinary natural landscapes in Europe, and the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness puts you right at the heart of it. What’s more, in winter, they transform into something truly special. Snow-dusted glens, frosted moorland, and silent forests create the […]

Valentine’s gift ideas from the Kingsmills Valentine’s Day provides us with a wonderful opportunity to show our significant others how much we appreciate them. Sometimes, deciding what to get your Valentine can be hard. What do you get someone who deserves the world? Well, here are some Valentine’s Day gift ideas to help you provide […]

Winter in Inverness: What’s open? Winter is a magical time to visit Inverness and the Scottish Highlands. But we are often asked what’s open at this time of year? It’s true that a few tours and attractions close down over the winter months, but so much is open all year round. So you’ll never be […]

Highland adventures from the Kingsmills Hotel this Winter Winter transforms the Scottish Highlands into one of the most extraordinary outdoor destinations in the world. Ancient forests turn silver with frost, dramatic glens fall quiet under heavy skies, and snow-capped summits emerge above the tree lines. The Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness sits right at the heart […]