Simonelli Apartments

23/06/2024

Whisky Festival, Inverness

02/06/2024

Worth a trip to Strathpeffer to see the Pipeband on Tuesday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We’re back out in Strathpeffer Square THIS TUESDAY 4th June at 8.15pm for our first performance of the year.

01/06/2024

Situated 15-20 mins away from Simonelli Apartments, Dingwall

01/06/2024

#2024

17/05/2024

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/6464086/best-beaches-near-inverness/?utm_content=184391617&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-153054651388736

You don't have to go far to find golden sands outside the Highlands' only city.

17/04/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/SgX6HTsqDa8en9oB/

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1. Scotland has over 790 islands, but only about 130 are inhabited. The largest inhabited island is Lewis and Harris.

2. Edinburgh was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade, established in 1824.

3. Scotland's national animal is the unicorn, symbolizing purity, innocence, and power in Celtic mythology.

4. The shortest scheduled flight in the world is in Scotland. The flight between Westray and Papa Westray in the Orkney Islands lasts just around one minute.

5. Scotland is home to the oldest tree in Europe: A twisted yew tree in Fortingall that is estimated to be between 3,000 and 9,000 years old.

6. Shetland has the highest density of otters in Europe, with around 1,000 otters living in the wild.

7. The raincoat was invented by Charles Macintosh, a Glaswegian, in 1824, revolutionizing outdoor wear with his waterproof fabric.

8. Scotland has its own legal system, separate from England and Wales, with its roots in Roman law and influenced by other legal traditions, including French law.

9. The Encyclopedia Britannica was first produced in Scotland in 1768, in Edinburgh, to be precise.

10. The world’s first color photograph was taken in Scotland: In 1861, James Clerk Maxwell presented a color photograph of a tartan ribbon.

11. Golf originated in Scotland, with the game being played on Musselburgh Links in 1672, which is recognized as the world’s oldest golf course.

12. Scotland’s national dish is haggis, a savory pudding containing sheep's heart, liver, and lungs, mixed with onions, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt, encased in the animal's stomach.

13. The first official international football (soccer) match was played in Scotland between Scotland and England in 1872.

14. Scotland has its own currency: Scottish banks issue their own banknotes, which are legal currency throughout the UK, though they might be met with confusion outside Scotland.

15. Edinburgh was named the first UNESCO City of Literature in 2004, recognizing its strong literary heritage.

16. St. Andrew’s Day on November 30th is a national holiday in Scotland, celebrating Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland.

17. The Old Course at St. Andrews is considered the "home of golf" and has been played on since the 15th century.

18. Skara Brae on Orkney is older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids, making it one of the oldest agricultural villages in the UK.

19. The largest secondhand bookshop in Scotland, Leakey’s Bookshop in Inverness, is housed in an old church and features a wood-burning stove in the center.

20. The Scots Pine is Scotland’s national tree, symbolic of its ancient Caledonian forests.

21. Scotland is famed for its "right to roam", where people can access most land and inland water for recreation, as long as they do so responsibly under the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

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19/07/2021

Another warm day in Scotland.

12/07/2021

Anyone fancy a last minute getaway! 🌞
**NOW BOOKED THANK YOU **

29/06/2021

https://m.facebook.com/groups/HighlandRooms/permalink/1069263853604221/

06/05/2021

Good to go 2021 ✔
Book direct✔
Nc500 route🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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25/04/2021

Pedalos at Loch Insh trip ☀️

24/04/2021

https://www.wildernessscotland.com/blog/waterfalls-scotland/

Due to the fascinating geology and notorious rainfall, there are some pretty spectacular waterfalls to go see in Scotland. Read on for our top 11.

21/04/2021

Super park in Garve, great walks in the area too!

14/04/2021

Beautiful Loch Morlich

13/04/2021

Great news 🥰🌻

10/04/2021

Walk along Rosemarkie beach last night.

04/04/2021

Beautiful Rainbow 🌈

31/03/2021

Update for Travel from 26th April ! 🌻🎉

It is expected that tourist accommodation will reopen on 26 April (self-catering accommodation to be restricted in line with rules on indoor gathering). The prohibition of in-home socialising will continue to be kept under review at this date. From 26 April – guests from one household can stay ove...

23/03/2021

NOW taking booking from May 2021! Come and discover the Highlands of Scotland.

17/03/2021

A short walk from our Evanton Holiday Home, worth a visit , super takeaway menu!

*Thursday 18th, Friday 19th and Saturday 20th of March 2021 special*

**Katsu Chicken Pizza**

£8.95

Served 5pm to 7.30pm

*Collection Only*

**Pre orders Welcome**

To order, please phone 01349 830012.

All orders to be collected at our takeaway service hatch, at the front of the public bar. All orders will be given a time slot to collect, please ensure you arrive on time, not only for everyone's safety, but to get the food at its absolute best.

Keep an eye out for this weekends Family Munchie Box Special 😋