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The Inverness Castle Experience, a must-see visitor attraction, opening in 2025, in Inverness.

The Inverness Castle Experience will create a must-see visitor attraction, opening in 2025 in Inverness. Celebrating the 'spirit of the Highlands' through its stories past, present and future, it will inspire people to visit all parts of the Highlands. Inverness Castle is being transformed to become a gateway for Highland tourism, supporting economic growth throughout the Highland area and extendi

ng the benefits beyond the castle walls. It aims to raise awareness of the Highlands internationally, extend visitor stay and increase visitor spending in the area, whilst also providing an opportunity to link historic, cultural and natural attractions across the Highlands to everyone’s benefit. The Inverness Castle project, opening in 2025, will benefit from £30m investment to support its re-development from the Scottish and UK Governments, The Highland Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and a range of other partners. The Inverness Castle project is part of the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal, which is a joint initiative supported by up to £315m investment from the UK and Scottish governments, The Highland Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and University of the Highlands and Islands, aimed at stimulating sustainable regional economic growth.

31/12/2024

🎉 Happy Hogmanay from all of us at The Inverness Castle Experience! 🎉

As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the new year, we celebrate the rich traditions, warm community spirit, and breathtaking beauty of the Highlands. Here's to a year filled with joy, adventure, and stories that connect us all.

Slàinte mhath! Be part of the story in 2025!

Hogmanay [noun] (in Scotland) New Year's Eve, and the celebrations that take place at this time. 🎆

29/12/2024

As part of the Spirit of the Highlands and Islands project, Angela Johnson shared her story of 'coming home', capturing the essence of this remarkable place: "The Highlands is a community of love, support and understanding—welcoming and challenging, with unspoilt rugged beauty… We love the Highlands."

Like so many other stories, submitted, Angela's words celebrate the unique connection people feel with the Highlands.

Tales of community, resilience, and breathtaking landscapes will be shared within the walls and beyond at the Inverness Castle Experience when it opens next year, bringing the spirit of the Highlands to life for everyone who visits.

Read on, https://s.mtrbio.com/ijxyqhrndu

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23/12/2024

From all of us to all of you! Be part of the story in 2025!

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19/12/2024

A last-minute treat for whisky lovers! 🥃

This Fri’yay, 12-3 pm, pop by the Victorian Market for a pop-up sale of Inverness Castle Experience’s LIMITED EDITION Seanchaidh Single Malt Whisky. 🎄Don’t miss the chance to get your hands on this exclusive Highland spirit. ✨

12/12/2024

Sales are underway! The team are at the Victorian Market until 6pm today! The Inverness Castle Experience proudly presents Seanchaidh (shen-heh-kay), an exclusive single malt Highland whisky crafted in honour of the Highlands' legendary storytelling traditions.

In Gaelic, Seanchaidh means 'storyteller' - This whisky embodies that heritage, inviting you to savour the timeless connection between history, place, and people with every sip.

🎉 Only 300 bottles of this limited-edition whisky will be available for one day only!

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09/12/2024

📢 Whisky lovers, save the date! 🥃✨

On Thursday, 12th December 2024, the Inverness Castle Experience proudly presents Seanchaidh (shen-heh-kay), an exclusive single malt Highland whisky crafted in honour of the Highlands' legendary storytelling traditions.

In Gaelic, Seanchaidh means 'storyteller' - This whisky embodies that heritage, inviting you to savour the timeless connection between history, place, and people with every sip.

🎉 Only 300 bottles of this limited-edition whisky will be available for one day only - visit the Victorian Market in Inverness between 12 noon and 6:00 pm to claim your bottle.

💷 Price: £60 per bottle
🎖️ Each bottle features a bespoke medal and certification, ensuring it’s a one-of-a-kind treasure.

⏳ Can’t attend in person? A limited number of bottles will be available for online reservation. Reservations must be paid for and collected during your designated time slot on the 12th - don’t miss it, or your bottle will go back on sale!

⚠️ Limit: 2 bottles per person

This is more than just whisky; it’s a chance to be part of the story of the Inverness Castle Experience. 🏰✨

Reserve now, https://bit.ly/Seanchaidh

27/11/2024

Sneak peek of the Journey Stone at the new Inverness Castle Experience! ✨

When the beautifully redesigned gardens on the castle esplanade open, visitors will be greeted by the Journey Stone—a unique and symbolic wayfinding marker welcoming everyone to the Highlands. Made possible by the generous support of Global Energy Group, the Journey Stone will mark the start or end of an unforgettable journey.

Its striking design by Mather & Co.—crafted from static steel cut panels set into Caithness stone—will create a dynamic ‘open doorway’ effect, symbolising the openness of the Highlands and the transitions we experience along the way—a perfect metaphor for exploration and discovery.

Surrounded by benches, the area will provide a perfect spot to rest, take in the breathtaking views of Inverness, and reflect on your travels.

Read on, https://invernesscastle.scot/news/2024/11/27/global-energy-group-backs-journey-stone-at-inverness-castle-experience

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25/11/2024

Charleston Academy, in Inverness, is brimming with pride today as 13-year-old Ally Franklin has been announced as the winner of the Inverness Castle Experience’s Highland Hospitality - Tales from Around the Table recipe competition!

🏆 Ally’s creation, "Haggis Fusion," wowed the judges with its fantastic blend of Highland tradition and a fresh, modern twist.

👏 Ally’s award-winning dish will feature on the menu of the Inverness Castle Experience restaurant when it opens in 2025 – a brilliant achievement for both Ally and the school! 🍽️✨

Full story, https://i.mtrbio.com/dhqmgpksip

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21/11/2024

As the nights draw in and one month left to the shortest day, winter in the Highlands brings with it a quiet magic, covering the mountains and glens in a blanket of snow and frost. There’s beauty everywhere here in the chill of the season – rivers frozen mid-flow, snow-covered trees, and landscapes transformed into scenes that could be straight from a storybook.

On clear nights, the wide-open skies come alive with countless stars, and if you’re lucky, with less light pollution you might even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights dancing above. For those who love winter’s tranquillity, there’s nowhere like the Highlands. ❄️

The Inverness Castle Experience will become a gateway to the rest of the Highlands when it opens in 2025.

📌Winter in the Highlands of Scotland

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15/11/2024

✨ Introducing Seanchaidh (shen-heh-kay) ✨

A Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky crafted by the Own Label Company. Named after the Gaelic word for "storyteller," this whisky celebrates the rich tradition of Highland storytelling with every sip.

📌 Exclusive Launch in Inverness
This December, discover Seanchaidh at the Victorian Market in Inverness (dates & times TBC). Only 300 limited edition, individually numbered, bottles will be available – a must-have for whisky lovers and collectors alike.

Tasting Notes
Rich golden hue
Aromas of barley, vanilla & creamy fudge
Flavours of citrus fruit, milk chocolate & a hint of spice

👉Keep your eyes peeled on our social media and don’t miss your chance to own this unique Highland Single Malt – the perfect gift or addition to your collection.

Full story, https://i.mtrbio.com/rvtkpnyxcn

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12/11/2024

👉What is the Inverness Castle Experience? Dè a tha san Turas tro Chaisteal Inbhir Nis? 👇

More than an attraction, the Inverness Castle Experience will be a true celebration of the Highland spirit, designed for locals and visitors alike. It will be a place for Highlanders to reconnect with their stories, landscapes, and culture in new, exciting ways.

In mid-2025, alongside the immersive South Tower experience, you’ll find the Saltire Bistro, with a Highland-inspired menu, a terrace with stunning views, a shop brimming with local treasures and in the North Tower, a bar, music, vibrant exhibits and events, all set within beautiful gardens. Open 364 days a year, this will be an unforgettable experience, rooted in Highland pride and culture.

Find out more, https://invernesscastle.scot/

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31/10/2024

This Halloween, we bring you the haunting tale of Isobel Gowdie, the Witch of Auldearn. 🧙‍♀️ In 1661, Isobel’s confessions sent chills through the town: she claimed to shapeshift into animals, cast dark spells, and even fly on corn stalks with her coven! 🌿🦅 She spoke of her journeys to Elfane (fairyland) and the dark magic she used against her neighbours. Though her fate was sealed at Gallowhill, whispers say her spirit still roams Auldearn as the mysterious ‘green lady’. 👀🍃

Let's enjoy Halloween's witchy and spooky vibes but also take a moment to acknowledge the darker history underlying these traditions. It’s fun to embrace the eerie season, yet we should remember those 'witches' like Isobel Gowdie. They were ordinary people ruined by accusations of witchcraft and often suffered terrible fates.

✨Inverness Castle Experience will inspire you, through its stories, encouraging you to visit all of the Highlands. This story of Isobel Gowdie belongs to a ten-part series gifted by Nairn Museum. ✨

🎃 Read on, https://i.mtrbio.com/kyylxlnuin

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26/10/2024

Don’t forget! ⏰ The clocks go back tonight, marking the end of British Summer Time. Enjoy that extra hour in bed! 🍂🛌 As we "fall back," the days may get shorter, but autumnal colours are everywhere in the Highlands to brighten things up. 🍁✨

What will you do with your extra hour?

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21/10/2024

We're halfway through the tattie holidays here in the Highlands! 🥔✨ Did you know this break has its roots in potato picking? Back in the day, October was all about lifting tatties by hand across Scotland, including right here in the Highlands. The tattie holidays were introduced in the 1930s so children could skip school and help with the harvest – no wonder it was a popular time! 📚🚜

For many families, tattie lifting brought in a little extra money, which is why the October break stretched from one week to two in some places. Machines do the hard work these days, but the name – and our love of tatties – has stuck.

✨Stories gathered from across the Highlands have inspired the content for the Inverness Castle Experience.✨

17/10/2024

Exciting news! A cutting-edge 3D scanning project has just been completed, digitally capturing historical objects from museums across the Highlands. From a Mesolithic harpoon to the Ballachulish Goddess, these artefacts will be transformed into detailed digital models.

These 3D scans will be featured in the People Room, within Inverness Castle’s South Tower Experience, allowing visitors to explore Highland history in a whole new way—digitally!

It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with the past and inspire visits to the museums where these treasures are housed.

Read on, https://invernesscastle.scot/news/2024/10/17/innovative-digital-3d-scanning-of-historic-highland-artefacts-for-the-inverness-castle-experience

📷 Image: Eloise and Vicky, from -PE, scanning items in the Highland Museum of Childhood in Strathpeffer. Credit Morven MacDonald, Curator/Manager

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16/10/2024

🌄From mountains to tranquil lochs, the Highlands have something for everyone. Whether you're up for tackling a Munro, enjoying a leisurely walk along sandy beaches, surfing the waves on the north coast, or exploring local museums and shops, endless adventures await you!

✨The Inverness Castle Experience will become a Gateway to the Highlands when it opens next year, making it the perfect starting point for your next trip.✨

Explore everything our beautiful region has to offer, https://i.mtr.cool/bvumuyhjsf

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🎉 Happy Hogmanay from all of us at The Inverness Castle Experience! 🎉 As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the new year, we celebrate the rich traditions, warm community spirit, and breathtaking beauty of the Highlands. Here's to a year filled with joy, adventure, and stories that connect us all. Slàinte mhath! Be part of the story in 2025! Hogmanay [noun] (in Scotland) New Year's Eve, and the celebrations that take place at this time. 🎆

From all of us to all of you! Be part of the story in 2025! The Highland Council High Life Highland

📢 Whisky lovers, save the date! 🥃✨ On Thursday, 12th December 2024, the Inverness Castle Experience proudly presents Seanchaidh (shen-heh-kay), an exclusive single malt Highland whisky crafted in honour of the Highlands' legendary storytelling traditions. In Gaelic, Seanchaidh means 'storyteller' - This whisky embodies that heritage, inviting you to savour the timeless connection between history, place, and people with every sip. 🎉 Only 300 bottles of this limited-edition whisky will be available for one day only - visit the Victorian Market in Inverness between 12 noon and 6:00 pm to claim your bottle. 💷 Price: £60 per bottle 🎖️ Each bottle features a bespoke medal and certification, ensuring it’s a one-of-a-kind treasure. ⏳ Can’t attend in person? A limited number of bottles will be available for online reservation. Reservations must be paid for and collected during your designated time slot on the 12th - don’t miss it, or your bottle will go back on sale! ⚠️ Limit: 2 bottles per person This is more than just whisky; it’s a chance to be part of the story of the Inverness Castle Experience. 🏰✨ Reserve now, https://bit.ly/Seanchaidh

Inverness castle Update July 2024

✨Exciting Times at Inverness Castle! 🚧 The castle is coming to life, and we want YOU to be part of the journey! 🌟 Follow every brick, every beam, and all the magic beyond the diggers and cranes as we shape the future of this iconic landmark into an experience all about the Highlands. Just hit play below to see what's happening right now! 🎥⬇️ 👉Check out all the updates on our website: https://invernesscastle.scot/where-are-we-now The Highland Council High Life Highland

✨ Last Chance to Apply! ✨ Are you the dynamic leader we're searching for to launch a world-class visitor attraction in 2025? The deadline for applying for Head of Inverness Castle Experience is only a few days away on 31 July! This is your opportunity to leave a lasting legacy in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Don’t miss out—discover more and apply now to become part of the story: https://i.mtr.cool/ikeoziysoc The Highland Council High Life Highland HIE The Inverness Courier

Exciting times are upon us at the Inverness Castle Experience Project! As we near the end of July, we're thrilled to share another construction update. We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support from our partners, the community, and everyone involved in making this vision a reality. Stay tuned for more updates as we move closer to unveiling the new Inverness Castle Experience. Watch the video below for a glimpse behind the scenes with Jason Kelman, The Highland Council. Catch all the updates here https://invernesscastle.scot/where-are-we-now High Life Highland Inverness City Centre BID The Highland Council

🌟 Join Our Team! 🌟 We're on the hunt for a visionary leader, with a passion for the Highlands, to become the Head of Inverness Castle Experience, guiding the operations of a brand-new visitor attraction set to open in 2025. This is your chance to be part of the story, leading a unique, immersive experience in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. 📌 Closing date: 31 July 2024 If you have the vision and experience to lead this incredible project, we want to hear from you! Find out more: https://i.mtr.cool/wjsinsbgkg

Watch the iconic ‘Rose Window’, originally crafted in 1867 and a once prominent feature on Academy Street in Inverness, being meticulously reassembled, within a custom-designed steel framework, where it will become a focal feature within the Inverness Castle Experience when it opens to the public next year. Read on for the full story, https://invernesscastle.scot/news/2024/07/08/historic-rose-window-reassembly-begins-at-inverness-castle-after-extensive-conservation High Life Highland The Highland Council Inverness then and now Rotary Club of Inverness What's Happening Inverness Inverness City Centre BID Inverness Chamber of Commerce Highland Archive Centre Am Baile - Highland History and Culture

✨Exciting recruitment opportunity✨ The search has begun for the Head of Inverness Castle Experience. Are you a natural leader with a passion for creating unforgettable visitor experiences? The Inverness Castle Experience is a new visitor attraction opening in the Highlands in 2025, celebrating the 'Spirit of the Highlands' past, present, and future. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of the design and build of the experience, and this commitment extends to the employment of our team, starting with the Head of Inverness Castle Experience. If you think you have the ability and confidence to lead this exciting business through its next chapter, we would love to hear from you! 📜Be part of the story! Read on, https://i.mtr.cool/mauygcnfrh The Highland Council High Life Highland Mather & Co. The Workhaus Inverness City Centre BID

Highland Hospitality - Tales from Around the Table

✨ Competition Deadline Alert! ✨WIN £50 Amazon Voucher PLUS the opportunity to have your 'special recipe' featured on the official restaurant menu at the Inverness Castle Experience! All you have to do is share your favourite recipe with us to be in with the chance of winning. Hurry, the deadline is this Friday 29 March 2024. For all the delicious details, https://invernesscastle.scot/highland-hospitality-tales-from-around-the-table

✨ Competition Deadline Alert! ✨🌟 WIN £50 Amazon Voucher PLUS the opportunity to have your 'special recipe' featured on the official restaurant menu at the Inverness Castle Experience! All you have to do is share your favourite recipe with us to be in with the chance of winning. Hurry, the deadline is this Friday 29 March 2024. For all the delicious details, https://invernesscastle.scot/highland-hospitality-tales-from-around-the-table

🚨 Competition alert 🚨 calling all Highland Students - submit your favourite recipe to win a £50 Amazon voucher AND get your recipe on the official menu at the Inverness Castle Experience when it opens. 👨‍🍳 Thanks to the Hebridean Baker for providing some inspiration. Full competition details, https://invernesscastle.scot/highland-hospitality-tales-from-around-the-table Need more inspiration? Join the Hebridean Baker and other judges at the ‘Highland Shortbread Showdown Grand Final’ this weekend with Visit Inverness Loch Ness 🍪 The Highland Council High Life Highland Inverness City Centre BID UHI What's Happening Inverness DYW West Highland Mather & Co. Taste North Developing the Young Workforce Inverness & Central Highland Golspie High School Inverness High School Dornoch Academy. Wick High School Thurso High School ForYou Training