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Considering a solo trip next year? This trending Scottish spot could be the answer
With space, scenery and slow days high on the agenda
According to Airbnb, solo travel is having a moment. Forget plus-ones – today's trips are about carving out time for yourself, with calm, space and a sense of place top of the wish list.
As "me time" takes priority, travellers are seeking places where calm comes naturally. Inspiring solo escapes destinations include Tromsø in Norway, France's Isère, Spain's Algarve and more, but one of the most rewarding lies far closer to home: Inverness, Scotland.
Often described as the gateway to the Highlands, Inverness offers riverside walks, wide-open views and centuries-old landmarks, with Highland cows grazing in nearby fields and the quiet pull of Loch Ness just beyond the city.
Fancy a trip? Here are some of the best Inverness Airbnbs to book for a solo stay:
Whether you're in Inverness for a quick city break or a longer linger, the Jacobite Cove is a stay with serious character.
Hidden away in the historic Crown area, it's just a two-minute stroll from the High Street, with cafés, shops and riverside walks right on cue.
Inside, it's a step back to the days of the Jacobite Risings. Small but beautifully formed, the flat mixes antique finds, hand-painted details and a crackling wood-burning stove for an atmosphere that’s cosy, immersive and unmistakably memorable.
Just a five-minute drive – or a scenic 40-minute walk – from Inverness city centre, this peaceful one-bed apartment feels a world away.
Set within the owners' grounds, it offers privacy without isolation, with open views across the Highland landscape. Inside, a sleek open-plan kitchen and living space lead to a comfortable double bedroom and modern shower room.
Outside, a private deck with seating is made for slowing down, breathing deep and taking in the scenery.
This cosy, detached annexe comes with its own private garden and patio, offering space for quiet mornings and easy wind-downs on your own.
Inside, the self-contained space includes a fully equipped kitchen, living and dining area, and a generous wet-room shower. Step outside and you’re minutes from Eden Court Theatre, the Botanic Gardens and Loch Ness tour departures.
Culloden Battlefield and Jacobite cruises are a short bus ride away, while the NC500 and wider Highlands are right on your doorstep.
Light, comfortable and generously proportioned, this apartment sits right in the heart of Inverness, just across the River Ness from the city centre.
Set on the second floor of May Court – a handsome listed building dating back to 1894 – it's within easy reach of historic sights, riverside walks and everyday essentials, with the main bus and train stations around a ten-minute walk away.
We love this tranquil and secluded stay at Cartlodge Cabin, tucked away in a quiet corner of the garden just 22 metres from the main house.
The cabin offers a genuinely peaceful, private setting with open field views and a famous historic landmark – Wardlaw Mausoleum from Outlander – while remaining just minutes from nearby villages.
Just 13 miles east of Inverness, Cawdor is a charming Highland village best known for its historic castle and links to Macbeth.Set here, within the stones of an old ruined byre, Assich Zen Lodge is a luxurious log cabin that blends Zen calm with traditional Highland character.
Peaceful and private, it offers sweeping views of mountains, forest, sea and Cawdor Castle, along with exclusive use of a decked area, wood-fired hot tub, sauna and fire pit.
This one-bedroom holiday home offers elevated views across Inverness towards the sea and surrounding hills, making it a relaxed, well-placed base for exploring the Highlands.
Light and contemporary inside, with a bright lounge for winding down and a private garden for quiet moments overlooking the city and the Kessock Bridge, it ticks the boxes for comfort and convenience.
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