Inverness is often known as the capital of the Scottish Highlands and it is a city that effortlessly combines city amenities with access to Highland rural properties, making it ideal for families and rural investors.
Property in Inverness spans city apartments, townhouses, family homes and nearby smallholdings or rural estates, offering options for both urban living and Highland lifestyle buyers.
Living locally gives us a genuine, first-hand understanding of the area that goes far beyond maps and statistics. Because we’re part of the neighbourhood ourselves, our recommendations come from real experience - whether it’s the best schools, convenient transport links, or hidden gems that only locals tend to discover. This insight allows us to match people not just with a property, but with a place they’ll truly feel at home in.
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Birch Café – One of Inverness’s best speciality coffee destinations, known for Skye-roasted beans, excellent pastries and relaxed brunch dishes.
Rocpool Restaurant – One of Inverness’ most respected restaurants.
The Mustard Seed – Stylish dining overlooking the River Ness.
XOKO Bakehouse & Cantina – A vibrant café serving creative brunch and lunch dishes with a Mexican influence.
Grain & Grind Coffee – Lively local coffee spot serving their own small-batch roasted beans and excellent homemade bakes.
Ness Islands Walk – Beautiful woodland islands along the River Ness.
Loch Ness – One of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
Culloden Battlefield – Historic site just outside the city.
The Victorian Market – Independent shops and cafés- great for quick bites and food stalls.
Leakey’s Bookshop – Scotland’s largest second-hand bookshop.
Inverness Farmers Market – Popular monthly market (first Saturday of the month).
Inverness Royal Academy – Secondary school
Merkinch Primary School – Local primary school
Charleston Academy – Secondary school nearby
Inverness offers rail links to Aberdeen, Perth, and Edinburgh. The A9 and A82 roads provide excellent north-south access, and Inverness Airport serves domestic and limited international flights, making it the ideal Highland hub.
In Inverness, we offer a full range of rural services, including farm and land valuations, estate management consultancy, agricultural advice, and support with planning, development, and diversification projects, combining city proximity with Highland rural expertise.
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