Seasonal Blogs

Scottish Highlands: winter driving and cycling The Scottish Highlands is very accessible and easy to travel around in the winter. However, it’s important to stay safe when moving around our roads. So whether you’re travelling by bike, car or any other vehicle, here’s our guide to winter driving and cycling in the Scottish Highlands… Winter […]

Winter walks are good for you! Keeping active over the winter is important. As the weather turns colder, many of us want to hide under the covers. But, if you can get out and enjoy the fresh air, you’ll feel so much better. So, here are a few winter walks you can do during a […]

Magical Christmas and New Year Weddings Are you planning a wedding over the festive season? Weddings that take place over Christmas and New Year can be especially magical. Dark evenings and soft twinkling lights create a romantic atmosphere. Your guests are likely to have some time off work for the festive period and hopefully, they’ll […]

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 […]

A guide to Highland winter weather A Highland winter is a spectacular thing to experience. Our beautiful landscapes look even more magical with a dusting of snow. There is plenty to see and do outdoors and places to stay warm and cosy too. So, we’ve put together this Highland weather guide, to help you plan […]

Cosy autumn and winter breaks in Inverness As we approach the autumn/winter season here in Scotland, the weather is cooling and the nights are drawing in. It’s time to look forward to cosy winter breaks at the Kingsmills Hotel! Book a Winter Warmer break at our luxury Inverness hotel (from November to March, subject to […]

Kingsmills Hotel hosts charity race day At Kingsmills, we are committed to supporting local causes. And since 2022, we have partnered with Mikeysline to deliver a calendar of fundraising events. On Thursday 22nd June, we saw the return of the much-loved Royal Ascot Ladies Day. A sell out event centred around the Royal Ascot horse-racing […]

Ideas and inspiration for a spring Scottish wedding We love spring at the Kingsmills Hotel. As this glorious season comes to an end, we’re already thinking about next year’s spectacular spring weddings! So if you’re busy planning a wedding for next spring, here are some ideas to help and inspire you. As nature bursts into […]

Getting around in the winter Winter is a spectacular time to visit the Scottish Highlands. With winter walks and activities, glorious scenery, sparkling festivals and cosy places to eat, drink and be merry, there are so many reasons to enjoy a holiday in Scotland during the colder months. If you’re worried about the winter weather […]

Spotting the Northern Lights in Inverness At the Kingsmills Hotel, we believe that experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the Northern Lights is something very much deserving of a spot on your bucket list… even if you’re visiting Inverness! Believe it or not, the Highlands is on the same latitude as some southern parts of Norway […]

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 […]

February half-term holidays in Inverness Happy New Year! If you were lucky enough to have a break over Christmas, we hope you had a wonderful time. Now, the holidays are over and it’s back to work and school for us all. But that doesn’t stop us from dreaming about the next holiday. For many families, […]

A New Year Inverness shopping break The tree’s come down, the family is all away and those Christmas memories are still fresh in your mind, or buried under a haze of good drinks and mince pies. You now own a number of new socks, shirts and if you’re really lucky, a new toaster; you’re free […]

Summer holiday craft ideas for children As summer arrives in Scotland, we are so looking forward to the holidays! Our family-friendly hotel in Inverness, Scotland, welcomes children of all ages. And we have luxury family rooms to keep everyone happy. Here, we’re sharing some of our favourite summer craft ideas. For a fun, easy and […]

Inverness Science Festival 2022 The Inverness Science Festival returns this spring with a packed programme for adults and children alike. Organised by the STEM Team (science, technology, engineering and maths) at the University of the Highlands and Islands, the festival offers an insight into local scientific projects. With a mix of online and in-person events […]