What's On in Inverness

Green, sustainable wedding tips and ideas A wedding is a magical event, bringing friends and family together to celebrate a loving couple. It may be large or small, but it doesn’t have to be wasteful. By making a few important considerations, you can have a sustainable, eco-friendly, guilt-free wedding. Here, we share a few tips […]

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!

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 […]

Explore the North Coast 500 in style The North Coast 500 driving route is a journey like no other. In a recent study by car brand Dacia, the NC500 was voted the UK’s most epic road trip. And it comes as no surprise to us. This breathtaking route leads the driver along the north coast […]

Traditional Scottish wedding customs The Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness has everything you need for a magical Scottish wedding. A flexible venue with a choice of event spaces, beautiful gardens, delicious food and drink and an experienced team to make sure all runs smoothly. We cater for weddings large and small, with a maximum capacity of […]

Unique local shops to visit in Inverness Inverness is a great city for shopping. We have everything from designer brands to high street favourites. But if you want to support local, independent businesses during your shopping break, the city also has a great selection of unusual and speciality shops. Perfect for picking up a special […]

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 […]

Picture-perfect views of the Highlands in winter, Scotland The Highlands is a vast area, which stretches from the Highland boundary faultline to the northwest tip of Scotland. At its heart is the city of Inverness and our luxury hotel, The Kingsmills. Here, we are surrounded by beauty. This magnificent region is consistently voted as one […]

The Scottish Highlands is one of the most rewarding driving destinations in the world. In winter, it becomes something truly special. Snow-dusted glens, frost-covered moorland, and crisp, clear days make driving in the Highlands of Scotland unforgettable. However, winter driving in Scotland needs extra preparation. Roads are often narrow, the weather can change quickly, and […]

The Highland Ambassador of the Year award Tony Story, CEO of Kingsmills Group, has been awarded the highest accolade in the Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards as he is named “Highland Ambassador of the Year 2023”. The Highland Ambassador of the Year award is often regarded as a lifetime achievement award; the final and most […]

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 […]

A holiday home feel with our Garden Rooms At the Kingsmills Hotel, we have different room types to suit different needs. From our Classic and Classic 1785 Rooms, which offer all the Kingsmills essentials, to Family Rooms with additional bunk beds, and upgraded Luxury, Patio and KingsClub Rooms. But if you’re looking for more of […]

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 […]