Inverness Leisure

There's plenty to keep children and adults amused at Inverness Leisure. The Leisure Waters is a modern leisure pool, with a wave pool with beach design, a river with flowing current and flumes: the Vortex, with rings and whirlpools, the dark Cyclone, or free-fall in the Ness Monster - top to bottom in 2 seconds! Additionally there is a toddler pool with interactive features and chutes, spa pool and an outdoor pool for those who like to brave the weather. Visit www.invernessleisure.co.uk.

Whale & Dolphin Watching

Explore the waters of the Inner Moray Firth, home to the most northerly colony of Bottlenose Dolphins and Minke Whales. You can take a boat or a fast rigid inflatable boat from Cromarty (15 minutes drive) and have the chance to see seals, whales, dolphins and puffins. Visit www.ecoventures.co.uk.

Landmark Forest Theme Park

A theme park for all ages from toddlers to teenagers. The park is situated just over an hours drive from Easter Cullicudden (23 miles south of Inverness) and has something for everyone. Wild Water Coaster has three great rides; Microworld where you can explore the micro-universe; Timber Trail with activities, exhibitions and demonstrations; Ancient Forest with a tree top trail, red squirrel trail and feeding area; Adventureland with wild forest maze and play area. Visit www.landmarkpark.co.uk.

Waltzing Waters

The world's most elaborate water, light & music productions and only indoor show of their kind in Europe! Visitors are overwhelmed by thousands of dazzling patterns of moving water synchronised with music! An entertainment spectacular for all ages! Visit www.waltzingwaters.co.uk.

 

On those occasional wet days there is a ten pin bowling centre (Roller Bowl) and multi screen cinema (Vue) in Inverness. For other ideas visit http://www.kids-scotland.co.uk