Photos: Dave Conner from Inverness, Scotland, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Lucas Kendall, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Robert Eva , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo credits
Photos: Dave Conner from Inverness, Scotland, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Lucas Kendall, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Robert Eva , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
The Ness Islands, a quiet river walk
Your local guide
Moira Fraser
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Highlights
- Trees closing overhead within steps
- A footbridge over fast-moving water
- Bridges rebuilt after flood damage
- A quiet park in the river itself
- Inverness at its most peaceful
About this tour
This session walks through the Ness Islands, a set of small wooded islands linked by Victorian footbridges in the middle of the river. You see the trees closing overhead almost as soon as you cross onto the first island, and a footbridge with the water running fast beneath it. Moira explains how these structures have survived, and sometimes not survived, the river's floods.
After a short sound check at the entrance, the walk moves slowly between the islands, with time for questions throughout. Moira answers as you go and sends a short note afterwards on the best time of year to visit.
It suits anyone who wants a genuinely quiet session close to the city centre, and works well for birdwatchers. It also appeals to those who enjoy Victorian park engineering.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Inverness before heading out.
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Entering the islands 15 min
The camera crosses onto the first of the wooded islands, tall trees closing overhead almost immediately. Moira points out how quickly the river's sound changes once you're among the trees.
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A footbridge crossing 15 min
A small Victorian footbridge links two of the islands, the river running fast beneath it. Moira explains how these bridges have needed regular rebuilding after flood damage over the years.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Inverness: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Cranachan and Merkinch, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in London time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Inverness, showing you Entering the islands and A footbridge crossing live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Inverness live with my phone. I walk the islands at a slow, quiet pace.
Times shown in London time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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