Summer Blogs

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 […]

Father’s Day treats in Inverness Father’s Day falls on Sunday 16th 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. […]

Stretch tent available for events held in the Kingsmills Gardens 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. Nestled in the beautiful Kingsmills Gardens, our stretch tent and marquee […]

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. […]

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 […]

Fun Inverness summer activities 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 summer […]

What’s hot this summer? Festivals & Events 2024 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Things to do with the children this summer Summer holidays are a time for sun, fun and relaxation for the whole family. Luckily, when it comes to things to do in Inverness with the children, the sky’s the limit. Here, we’ve put together a list of summer holidays ideas in Inverness and the surrounding Highlands, […]

Discover these beautiful Inverness beaches You don’t have to travel far this summer to experience sunny sandy beaches. Located at the tip of the Scottish Highlands, Inverness presents plentiful local beaches of varying sizes and textures. From sand to shingle, there’s a gorgeous little beach just waiting for you! We’ve collated our favourite beaches near Inverness […]

The notorious Highland midges It is a truth universally acknowledged. When the winds of winter subside and the promise of summer lingers in the air, swarms of parasitic beasties lie in wait. Biding their time to wreak havoc on the Scottish Highlands. The scourge of the Highlands, these pesky dormant midges hatch forth in the […]