OUR SERVICE PROMISE We aim to provide genuine Scottish Hospitality within relaxing surroundings, assuring all our guests a unique experience in the Highlands. Make Every Little Nice Extra Seem Special

Having always been committed to giving guests an enjoyable stay with quality service we are proud to announce that we are the first B&B to have received the prestigious 'Hospitality Assured' Award for excellent service in the hospitality industry.

This small family-run guest house offers quality service at affordable prices in a charming renovated Victorian town house. Graded 4 stars by the Scottish Tourist Board, Melness is well-known for high standards of hospitality, cleanliness and good food.

We are proud that votes by visitors to Inverness in 1999 won us the Outstanding Customer Service Award. Close to the city centre, Melness is situated in the street next to Inverness Castle, just a few minutes walk from the river, tourist office, railway station, buses, shops and restaurants.

We have 2 guest bedrooms (family/twin) with private bathroom. Each bedroom has colour TV, central heating and tea/coffee maker. The use of a hairdryer and iron are available on request Non-smoking throughout. For guests bringing a laptop, we have wireless broadband access.

B&B price: £30 per person (based on 2 sharing)
We accept MasterCard and Visa
Simply email us to check vacancies or fill in our online enquiry form.

Planning to be leaving early? Then you can have a packed breakfast to take with you so you do not miss your first meal of the day. We are open all year round.

There is an attractive residents' lounge with colour TV and cosy dining area where we serve a full Scottish breakfast to set our guests up for the whole day! Private parking is available.

Melness is very easy to find on foot or by car as it is close to the castle and railway station. Click here for a zoomable street map showing our location. As for travelling to Inverness, it's never been easier! Cheap flights operate from Luton London direct to Inverness airport where you can hire a car. There are also numerous daily trains coming up from London via Edinburgh/Glasgow and Perth to Inverness (see rail timetables online) plus an excellent coach network linking all the major towns in Scotland (see bus times).

There's much to see and do in and around Inverness!
Loch Ness is a must-see of course and you can take a boat trip on its deep waters to do a spot of Nessie hunting. Visit www.Loch-Ness.org for information about the area and guided tours.

The infamous Culloden Battlefield and the mysterious standing stones around the Clava Cairns are just a few miles outside Inverness. Continue eastwards and you can visit the castles of Cawdor, Kilravock and Brodie, as well as the endless sands of Nairn and the historic town of Elgin.

Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness

And don't forget to allow time to explore Inverness itself with the museum and art gallery by the tourist office, Eden Court Theatre, the Cathedral and the lovely bridges over the River Ness.

As well as having many concerts, festivals and special events throughout the year, the city also hosts the Highland Games and Inverness Tattoo in summertime when delightful floral displays are in full bloom. Want to see Highland dancing? Then book your seat for Scottish Showtime (summer evenings in Inverness).

There's also a whole variety of places to see on different day trips, including guided coaches tours to Orkney and Skye during the summer.
Just within a radius of 2 hours (by car or bus) from Inverness, you can visit:

Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan Castle Fort William and Ben Nevis Highland Folk Museum Kincraig Highland Wildlife Park Cairngorm mountain chairlift Speyside Whisky Trail

We look forward to meeting you in Inverness! For further information or to book your stay with us please contact: Joy & Raymond Joyce Melness Guest House 8 Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness IV2 3HF, Scotland Tel: +44(0)1463 220963 Email: melnessie@scotland-info.co.uk Online enquiry form Cancellation policy: Bookings cancelled within 7 days of arrival will be subject to the first night's payment. Secure online booking form Or visit our other web site at melnessie.co.uk We are members of the Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board

External Links:

The Internet Guide to Scotland provides local sightseeing and travel

Scotland Travel - VisitOurScotland.co.uk

Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands

AmarAgua Guest House in Edinburgh