Ardmeanach

Ardmeanach was built in the mid 19th Century by a Local Shipping Agent. It was later owned by the Bishops of Inverness who lived here for several years. The fireplace in one of the Public Rooms was taken from the Bishops Palace, beside the now Eden Court theatre, when the Church sold the Palace. The Bishops brought the fireplace with them to Fairfield Road.

The House was originally called Ardchatten, after the Priory of the same name on Loch Etive in Argyll. The Bishops changed the name of the House to The Bishops House. It changed name again in the 70's, when the previous owner began doing Bed and Breakfast, to Clisham Guest House.

We have been here since 2005. We hope that you enjoy your stay with us and indeed your experience of the Highlands Capital City.

We are situated about an eight minute walk from the City Centre where you will find a very varied and large choice of both Restaurants and Pubs for you to Dine in.

Ardmeanach is an ideal base for touring the Highlands, trips and excursions can be pre booked for you.

The City Centre is where you will find both the Bus and train Stations. Dalcross Airport is about ten Miles out of town and is accessed by a regular Bus or Taxi Service.

Ardmeanach is an ideal base for touring the Highlands, trips and excursions can be pre booked for you.

Inverness has several Tourist attractions in the Centre itself. The Museum, The Castle Battlements, The Ness River Islands, At Andrews Cathedral, Open top Bus tours.

A short walk from the City and even a shorter walk from Ardmeanach is the Caledonian Canal, designed and Built by Thomas Telford in 1847.

Culloden Battlefield is situated about 5 miles from the City centre and is a must for anyone visiting Inverness. The site of the last Battle to be fought on British soil. There is a large Exhibition Centre and a walk around the battlefield is a must to soak up the Atmosphere!

'Nessie' herself lives only a few Miles from Ardmeanach and I am sure that if you take a trip either by road to Loch Ness or indeed, by the award winning Jacobite Cruises that you may not be disappointed. Nessie may well be waiting to make an appearance just for you. The village of Drumnadrochit is situated sixteen miles form Inverness and you will find several Restaurants and pubs there as well as two very good 'Loch Ness Monster' Exhibitions.

Another excellent trip is to Fort George. One of the finest examples of Military engineering, built after the Battle of Culloden to protect the area from any further Rebellions. Never has a shot in anger been fired from the Fort. It is still used Today by the Army and houses an excellent Military Museum.

Cawdor Castle, Ancient home of the Thanes of Cawdor (MacBeth) is 15 minutes from Inverness and is well worth a trip. The castle dates from the 14th Century and was originally built around a Holly Tree.