This is a beautiful building in downtown Iverness. We weren't able to get inside but the building…read moreand its architecture are worth seeing without getting inside.

We weren't able to get into this building but its location provided great panorama views of the…read morecity. The building itself has some really nice architecture but the big draw are the views of the City.

Alness post office is situated right smack bang in the middle of the high street. The shop itself…read moreis a fair size, and has the tellers at the back of the shop as well as a shop assistant at the front to deal with bits and pieces that are bought in the shop. There is rows and rows of occassion cards, as well as stationary, packaging materials, toys and gifts. they at times have some really beautiful ornaments in store, which are really good value for money. The staff are always very polite and friendly and willing to help with anything. the layout of the shop makes it easy for customers to queue to be dealt with with the tellers. Tellers usually deal with each customers query quickly and efficiently. A good security and safety measure is that they are behind safety glass, i'm always one for the safety of staff, especially in establishments where a lot of money is being used. This post office is a sub post office but you would really think it was a main one. The size is fantastic, staff are magic and there is always cheerful banter exchanged between customer and teller. Couldn't ask for anything better.

Climbing Fyrish is a must if you are in the Ross-shire area. It's a short drive from Alness and…read morethere is a small car park at the bottom. The walk isn't that tough, it has a few steep bits at times. The paths are well maintained and the views just get better and better the higher you get. On a clear day from the top you can see to Sutherland and Inverness. The monument at the top is like your prize.. It's great to stand beside and get your photo with the view in the background. There's a few ways down, one goes through the wooded area at the back and the other is the way you came up. It's a must do if you are visiting the area and it is free. For more info on the history of the monument then please look at the tip I have put on the page.