Daily Record

Live it up in the city on Highland escape

- MAUREEN COLLINS reporters@dailyrecor­d.co.uk

PICTURE a cosmopolit­an city with stunning views, a fabulous vibe and superb restaurant­s, a place that’s perfect for a fantastic break all year round.

Welcome to the Highlands and its vibrant urban jewel – Inverness.

Throngs of tourists use Inverness as a base to explore the delights of northern Scotland. But it has all the credential­s for a fabulous and stylish city break.

It’s just a three-hour trip from the central belt and it is affordable too – even staying in a spectacula­r city centre apartment overlookin­g the gorgeous River Ness.

Presented by Highland Apartments by Mansley, a stylish one-bedroom deluxe serviced apartment offers luxury, quality and affordabil­ity.

It gets 10 out of 10 for location, location, location as it’s in the very heart of Inverness. XXXXXX xxxxxx The apartment has luxury furnishing­s

Xxxx throughout, hardwood floors, works by local artists on the walls and and a top of the range kitchen and dining area.

It also has a huge riverside balcony big enough to host a diplomatic reception.

The bedroom has a top-quality finish and feel with a bed big enough to lose yourself in.

As well as a glorious view of the city, you can relax and take in the countrysid­e vista to the west and the possibilit­y of beautiful sunsets which can be enjoyed inside as well thanks to the floor-toceiling windows and French doors in the lounge and bedroom.

On arrival, guests are personally greeted whether arriving by car in the secure basement car park or making the short walk from the train station.

The one-bedroom apartment is ideal for couples for a city break but others offer extra bedrooms for families or friends sharing the cost.

The apartment is such that you could spend all your time in it. But then you would miss out on the vibrant buzz of this lovely city.

Scores of restaurant­s are within an easy five-minute walk of the apartment and the same is true for bars and shops.

The Inverness of today has a truly cosmopolit­an feel to it.

American and Canadian tourists, European travellers and workers from across the continent combine to offer a truly eclectic mix, while the quality of the restaurant­s, most championin­g local produce, rivals many larger cities.

Traditiona­l pubs offering live music remain buoyant and popular but now share the space with stylish wine bars and cocktail lounges.

As a small city, most sights are within walking distance. Or you can take the bus to shop at the retail park or to catch a flight at the airport which is six miles to the east, near the historic Culloden battlefiel­d.

As a tourist destinatio­n, Inverness can have few rivals for its size. It’s always been popular but now has new style and a confidence which is a credit to the city.

If you thought you knew the Highlands, it may be time to think again. Inverness is better than ever.

 ??  ?? WATER SIGHT The apartments offer great views over the River Ness and the city
WATER SIGHT The apartments offer great views over the River Ness and the city

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