From Inverness there are cruises on Loch Ness and boat trips on the Moray Firth to see the bottle-nosed dolphins, one of only two colonies in British coastal waters.
The road on the south-east side of Loch Ness is quiet with lovely views and forest walks. In spring the mossy banks along the roadside are covered in primroses. There are forest walks around Inverfarigaig.
The pretty village of Fort Augustus lies at the south end of the loch where you can see the Caledonian Canal.
Coming north along the A82, brings you to Invermoriston on the River Moriston which features the remains of a bridge built by Thomas Telford in the early 19th century.
Drumnadrochit is another attractive village with cafes and craft shops. Close to Drumnadrochit are the ruins of Urquhart Castle watching over Loch Ness and a vantage point for monster hunting. From Drumnadrochit westwards, the A831 road through Glen Urquhart passes the site of Corrimony ancient chambered cairns. It then leads to Cannich and the magnificent Glen Affric, well known as one of the loveliest glens in Scotland.