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Inverness, located in the Scottish Highlands, is the administrative centre for the Highland council area and is considered the capital of the Highlands of Scotland. Located in the heart of the region, Inverness is the junction point of major roads.
It is estimated that the first settlements in Inverness date back to the Picts tribe. The castle in Shakespeare’s play Macbeth was located in the city. Inverness has been home to a variety of civilizations throughout history; today it is a popular city that attracts visitors from many parts of Scotland.
Inverness is located about 260 km from Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. The city had a population of almost 60 thousand in 2012. Inverness is known to be one of the fastest growing cities in both the UK and Europe. The most important reason for this is the ever-increasing migration from the surrounding cities and towns.
The Caledonian Canal runs through the city, connecting it to the Scottish west coast at Corpach, near Fort William. The canal has revitalized the city and its surroundings, offering tourists a variety of activities on and around it.
Inverness usually experiences cool weather year-round. In the winter months the temperature drops below zero and occasionally falls as low as -20 degrees. In the summer months the weather is much more mild, with average temperatures ranging between 20 and 24 degrees.
Transportation to Inverness City Center from Airport
Inverness Airport
Passengers arriving at Inverness Airport have a variety of transportation alternatives to choose from when going to the city center. The airport is located 15 km from the city, which is accessible by buses and trains as public transportation services, and taxis, and rental cars.
Taxi
Taxis are a quick transportation alternative to get to the city from the airport. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. The Inverness Taxi company's luxurious and modern vehicles provide easy access to the city center. The company also features bigger vehicles that can accommodate up to 8 passengers, ideal for those traveling in larger groups.
Bus
Buses are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Bus lines 11, 11 A, and 11D provide transportation to the city from the airport and operate from 6:19 am to 10:56 pm Monday through Saturday. The bus is accessible from the stop near the terminal building. Buses run every 30 minutes on weekdays and every hour on Saturdays. On Sundays the bus operates from 8:39 am to 5:20 pm.
Train
Traveling by train to Inverness city center from the airport can be a bit inconvenient. The airport isn’t directly served by train however the station is very close by. The Nairn Train Station is located in close proximity to the airport and can be reached by taxi. From this station you can transfer to an Inverness-bound train.
Trains departing from the Nair station provide transportation to not only Inverness city center bus also to other cities nearby like Aberdeen and Glasgow. Trains operate from 7:27 am to 11:50 pm. You can purchase a train ticket using a credit card from the automated ticket machines located at the station.
Rental Car
Renting a car is a convenient way to get to the city from the airport. Avis and Europcar are open from 8 am to 10:30 pm on weekdays and from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturdays, and from 10 am to 10 pm on Sundays. If you book a vehicle on the company’s website in advance then you might be able to rent a car at a more affordable price and take advantage of various discounts.
