Step back in time with Alan’s Historical Walks in Inverness, uncovering tales of social change and legendary characters in the city’s historic churchyards. An experience perfect for history lovers and curious travelers alike.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, including those with limited mobility
Wildlife
History
The graveyards date back to the 17th century and are connected to Inverness’s growth during the Jacobite rebellions.
Conservation
Alan’s Walks team emphasizes respectful tours that preserve the integrity of historic sites and promote awareness of local heritage.
Alan's Historical Walks
Step back in time with Alan’s Historical Walks in Inverness, uncovering tales of social change and legendary characters in the city’s historic churchyards. An experience perfect for history lovers and curious travelers alike.
Alan's Historical Walks offers guided walking tours in Inverness, Scotland, focused on local history, architecture, and storytelling. Operating in and around Inverness Old Town, the company leads two distinct experiences: the Discover Inverness walk and The Churchyard Tour. Each tour is designed for a walking pace accessible to most visitors and aims to provide clear, historically grounded context for the landmarks visited.
Tours include stops at well-known sites such as Inverness Castle and the Old High Church (featured on the Discover Inverness route) and visits to three historic churchyards on The Churchyard Tour. Narratives include social history, architectural notes, and documented local stories spanning several centuries. The Churchyard Tour explicitly explores social change and documented events across roughly 300 years, presenting material drawn from local records and graveyard inscriptions.
Alan's Historical Walks is presented in third person on listings and promotional material and is featured on The Adventure Collective. Information about tour length, route highlights, and core themes is provided up front so guests can choose the tour that best matches their interests. The tours emphasize factual interpretation of Inverness's past and aim to offer reliable historical context for visitors and local history enthusiasts alike.
Tours Offered
2
Two guided walks available
Typical Duration
90–120 min
Comfortable walking pace
Historic Sites
Old Town + 3 churchyards
Key Inverness landmarks visited
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Listed travel resource
Choose a 90–120 minute Old Town stroll or a 2-hour churchyard tour to explore Inverness history with expert narration.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour involves walking through uneven, historic paths, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
Bring water and weather gear
Inverness weather can be unpredictable; pack water and rain protection.
Arrive early for the best experience
Getting there a few minutes early allows you to settle in and start the tour on time.
Respect the historic sites
Please be mindful not to disturb the graves or historic markers during the tour.
Comfortable walking shoes
Sturdy footwear ideal for uneven historic paths and cobblestones.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Dress for unpredictable weather conditions in Inverness.
Compact water bottle
Stay hydrated during the walking tour, especially on warmer days.
Camera or smartphone
Capture the historic sites and memorable moments of the walk.