Gateway to the Highlands and the River Ness
Explore Inverness with Wexplo, an AI audio guide that narrates the Highland capital's castle, the River Ness walking trail, and the Jacobite history that culminated at nearby Culloden. Inverness is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands and the starting point for Loch Ness.
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Free on iOS and Android. No sign-up needed.
Stories play automatically when you reach a place. No route to follow.
Hands-free narration about every place you pass. Ask questions, go deeper, skip ahead.
Highlights
Why it works here
Inverness is compact but serves as the narrative gateway to Highland history. Wexplo narrates the Jacobite risings, clan culture, and the Highland Clearances as you walk the riverside — providing the historical context that makes the wider Highlands meaningful.
May to September for long Highland summer days.
English, Scottish Gaelic
Compact center — everything on foot
Walk the Ness Islands trail — a riverside path through wooded islands connected by Victorian footbridges. Wexplo narrates the Highland history and natural heritage along the peaceful two-kilometer loop.
FAQ
Yes. Download the app, open it in Inverness, and start listening. No account required. A premium plan adds offline mode and deeper content layers.
Yes. Save stories before your trip and listen without internet. Useful if you're on roaming or in areas with spotty coverage.
14 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, and more. Switch anytime in the app.
No group, no schedule, no fixed route. Wexplo plays stories when you reach a place — you walk wherever you want, at whatever pace you want. Completely hands-free.
Free app. Works offline. Stories in 14 languages.