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 5-10 minutes from the NC500 start. Here's where we send guests.
Location at a glance
| Feature | Distance | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Inverness Airport | 15 min drive | Convenient for UK & international travellers |
| Retail Park | < 1 mile | Tesco Extra, cinemas, restaurants & shopping |
| Inverness City Centre | 15-20 min | Cultural attractions, dining and river walks |
| A96 (Aberdeen ↔ Inverness) | Direct access | Easy east-coast route from the front gate |
| NC500 Start / End | 5-10 min | Perfect first or last base for the North Coast 500 |
| Aviemore / Cairngorms | ~1 hr drive | Skiing, hiking and outdoor activities |
| Loch Ness | 25-35 min | Boat trips, castles and famous scenery |
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 days, no wasted driving.
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. Set back from the road and insulated, behind a secure gate and peripheral wall, with indoor parking for multiple vehicles.
- Airport
15 min drive - Retail Park
< 1 mile - City centre
15-20 min - NC500 start
5-10 min
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