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    Inverness Airports Terminal - Drop-off at INV

    Inverness Airports Terminal

    4.0(26 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Inverness Airports is a miniature version of it larger brethren. While it only has three gates, it…read morehas a number of nice shops, eating establishments, and sufficient waiting areas making it a comfortable port. We've been in and out through INV twice and found both visits very comfortable and stress-free. Airport and shop staff are friendly and patient, free WIFI is available as well as water fountains for refilling your water bottles. Bathrooms are well-maintained, easy to find, and humorously marked. Things to know: * Hotel accommodations adjacent to the airport are available for travelers who are departing very early/arriving late, or run into flight cancellation challenges. * There is a book exchange for travelers interested (located to the right as you enter the waiting area, just past security). * There is no unpaid arrival waiting/"cellphone lot" parking available.

    We had an excellent experience flying into/out of Inverness airport March 2023. The airport is very…read moresmall but very efficient, easy to navigate, and relaxing! Staff are all lovely and helpful - so kind and friendly. There are only three gates, but there are shops and cafes before AND after security - so we had plenty of options for food and drinks while we waited. It was late night when we landed - we had connected in London and our flight to Inverness was surprisingly packed. There's only one baggage claim and it was pretty chaotic and crowded but we had zero issues getting our bags and getting out. There are no Ubers or Lyft around the Highlands - the Uber app works but always says "no cars available". They use taxi here and there's a taxi stand just outside the airport. Taxis are almost always waiting but if not, they have the phone number posted on the stand - we had a taxi in less than 15 mins. There's a bus service that goes from the airport to the city center but it takes twice as long and isn't as reliable in this small rural area - and we didn't want to fuss with that so late at night - so I can't speak to it. Coming back in to leave took a little longer than I expected - from check in, through security and to our gate took two of us about 45 minutes. Security is a tad slow but there's no TSA precheck etc so it's the full security experience - take out all electronics, liquids, shoes off etc etc. The staff were all courteous and friendly. Surprisingly this tiny airport has a tiny lounge (Aspire) haha! It didn't look to be opened though - I peered through the doors and it looked like it was being used for storage - I did see one or two people come out of it though so I'm not sure. WiFi is fast and free and works very well. There are nice views of the runway and distant fields from the waiting areas. We had a hot mocha from the cafe after security and it was yummy - and their prices were reasonable considering we're a captive audience in an airport. There are several clean bathrooms and plenty of signs around announcing flight info. The signs were kept current and accurate - helped us when we had a gate change. There are some nice welcome signs coming in from the plane when you arrive and at the main entrance when you're leaving - great for photos. Great experience here - wouldn't hesitate to come back!

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    Inverness Airports Terminal - Bar

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    Inverness Airports Terminal - Beautiful in the early spring!!

    Beautiful in the early spring!!

    Inverness Airports Terminal - Only one baggage claim and it gets crazy lol

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    Only one baggage claim and it gets crazy lol

    The Anderson - The Anderson's exterior

    The Anderson

    4.1(15 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    £££

    Let me start off by saying this is my first review. As a restaurant owner myself I like to steer…read moreclear of the whole scene. I do however find Yelp to be a helpful metric and this is the first time since I have been a member of yelp since 2009 that hospitality has challenged by stance. There is so much to say, but as a 46 year old who has spent their entire life enjoying the sound of their own voice I will keep this brief as I am being dragged, kicking and screaming, into maturity. Just outside of Inverness sits a quirky and humble inn perched on a corner in a village with the same qualities in equal measure. The host and owner, Jim, has plied his trade here since 2003 and I can only imagine that the well worn, but not shabby, interior and decor is a product of passion for his craft. They seem to have an ability to cobble together a staff that only exceeds their grace in hospitality in their camaraderie as a team with a total sweetie manning the ship. Everyone is beyond welcoming. The food veers away from your typical standard Scottish pub fare with splashes of American standards along with some continental fare, while still having chow that is common to the region. The beer and whisky menu is curated and a welcome refreshment on the middle leg of our journey as most Scottish pubs tend to lean more towards regional standards, not a bad thing, but after drinking dozens of pints of bitters and milds it was a delight to see a lovely pilsner on draft. I am not a whisky drinker myself but I am in hospitatliy and over hearing the servers describe the selection when asked by the guests one can tell they have done their homework. All in all a place busting with charm and personality in each and every employee and hospitality at its finest. If you're lucky enough to be able to take the trip and brave the roads you will be handsomely rewarded.

    Before we went on our trip, my boyfriend did a little bit of research on the are we would be…read morestaying so we didn't waste time trying to figure out nearby good places. Not even 10 minutes from our place he had marked The Anderson. Just a short drive from our AirBnb, and lucky to get a parking spot just across from it, this was starting to be a great night. We walk in, and the host immediately greeted us. There was an empty room to our left, which I'm assuming was for private parties or busier nights, but we were escorted straight in the room behind the host. Cozy room, with a small bar, and filled with locals. All having a good time, and some even talking with the staff showing they visit the restaurant often. That was a good sign and made us feel great about picking this place for dinner. Our server was awesome. Very friendly, treated us like family, and helped us with what to order. The specials of the day are all written down on a chalk board and she brought it to our table and explained each dish to us. One of the things we wanted to try was their haggis, and since we didn't know if we would like it or not, she recommended just getting a side which she said would be enough for both of us. On top of that I got the Special Pie of the day: Chicken Bacon and Mushroom pie. The way she described it sounded delicious so I just had to try it, even if I'm not a fan of pie crust. Haggis came out and to my surprise I really liked it. It's texture is kind of like ground beef and corn beef hash in one (IMO), salty and flavorful. The Pie was perfection! I even loved the crust. Homemade, flaky, buttery delicious crust but not a lot of it so you can truly enjoy the flavors of the filling. Tender juicy chicken, creamy sauce with mushrooms and the bacon adds more flavor to it. The pasta special was a monkfish wrapped with pancetta with a creamy sauce and was divine. While we enjoyed our dinner we also had the chance to pick a record to play on the turntable - How cool is that? And even with the music and everyone having conversations all around the place was never loud so we could enjoy our conversation as well. Honestly one of the best finds during our trip.

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    The Anderson - The Whisky Bar

    The Whisky Bar

    The Anderson
    The Anderson - Some scotches.

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    Some scotches.

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