Towns & Cities
Inverness
City centre, river walk, shopping, restaurants and the Victorian Market.
10-15 min 6-8 miles
Location
Inverness & the Highlands, at your door.
Mardon sits just off the A96 - 15 minutes from Inverness Airport, under a mile from Tesco Extra and the retail park, and a convenient base for starting or finishing the NC500. Here's where we send guests.
Location at a glance
| Feature | Distance | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Inverness Airport | ~15 min drive | Convenient for airport arrivals and departures |
| Retail Park | < 1 mile | Tesco Extra, cinemas, restaurants & shopping |
| Inverness City Centre | ~15 min | Depending on traffic - shops, dining and river walks |
| Culloden Battlefield | 5 km | One of the closest major Highland visitor sites |
| A96 (Aberdeen ↔ Inverness) | Direct access | Easy east-coast route from the front gate |
| NC500 Route | Starts/ends in Inverness | Convenient for beginning or finishing an NC500 trip |
| Aviemore / Cairngorms | 45-60 min | Skiing, hiking and outdoor activities |
| Loch Ness | 25-35 min | Boat trips, castles and famous scenery |
| Nairn | 20-25 min | Seaside town with a large sandy beach |
Towns & Cities
Nairn
Large sandy beach, harbour and golf - a classic Highland seaside town.
20-25 min 16-18 miles
Towns & Cities
Forres
Historic market town with award-winning parks and woodland walks.
30-35 min 24-27 miles
Towns & Cities
Aviemore
Cairngorms gateway - skiing, biking, Strathspey steam railway.
40-50 min 30-35 miles
Towns & Cities
Elgin
Cathedral ruins, town centre and a great base for Speyside.
45-55 min 40-45 miles
Towns & Cities
Fort Augustus
Canal locks descending into the southern tip of Loch Ness.
45-55 min 35-40 miles
Beaches
Nairn Beach
Long sandy beach, family-friendly and ideal for sunset walks.
20-25 min 16-18 miles
Beaches
Findhorn Beach
Beautiful dunes, dolphin spotting and coastal walks.
35-45 min 30-35 miles
Beaches
Roseisle Beach
Forest meets the sea - pine-shaded picnic spots.
35-40 min 25-30 miles
Castles & History
Urquhart Castle
Iconic ruined fortress on Loch Ness with sweeping views.
35-40 min 20-25 miles
Castles & History
Cawdor Castle
Inhabited castle with formal gardens, woodland trails and Shakespearean lore.
20-25 min 15-18 miles
Castles & History
Elgin Cathedral
Spectacular medieval cathedral ruins - the 'Lantern of the North'.
45-55 min 40-45 miles
Family & Kids
Loch Ness Cruises
Boat experiences from Dochgarroch and Drumnadrochit.
25-35 min 15-20 miles
Family & Kids
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
Family adventure park with treetop trails, slides and shows.
40-45 min 32-35 miles
Family & Kids
Highland Wildlife Park
Drive-through reserves with polar bears, wolves and Highland wildlife.
55-65 min 45-50 miles
Suggested Itinerary
Four-Day Inverness and Highlands Itinerary
A simple route we send to first-time guests - adjust to taste.
Day 1
Inverness + Loch Ness
Morning in the city, drive the south shore of Loch Ness, sunset at Dores.
Day 2
Nairn + Findhorn beaches
Sand, dunes, dolphin spotting at Chanonry Point on the way home.
Day 3
Aviemore & Cairngorms
Funicular, forest walks, lunch in Aviemore, Strathspey steam railway.
Day 4
Castles & history
Cawdor Castle in the morning, Urquhart in the afternoon.
Finding us
Just off the A96 - 15 min from Inverness Airport.
Mardon sits on the A96 corridor between Inverness and Nairn, behind a secure gate with parking for multiple vehicles.
- Airport
15 min drive - Retail Park
< 1 mile - City centre
15-20 min - NC500 route
Starts/ends in Inverness
Mardon is beside the A96 and close to the railway, which makes it convenient for drivers and airport journeys. Some guests may notice road or rail noise, particularly in front-facing rooms.
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