The Inverness Darkroom

Walk into this converted darkroom in Inverness and you're immediately struck by how a former photographic space has been reimagined as a proper creative hub. The Inverness Darkroom isn't your typical gallery - it's an active arts centre where photography, printmaking, and digital work actually happen. You can watch artists in action, catch exhibitions that rotate regularly, and if you're keen, book onto workshops that teach everything from film processing to screen printing.

It works particularly well for anyone with a genuine interest in photography or printmaking rather than casual browsers. Families with older kids who've started getting into creative work will find it engaging; younger children might lose interest fairly quickly unless there's a hands-on session running. The space itself is intimate and well-used rather than grand, which suits the work on display.

Visit the website to check current opening hours and whether admission is free or ticketed - these details weren't confirmed at the time of writing. Allow an hour minimum if you're just looking around, longer if you're attending a workshop. It pairs well with a caravan holiday at one of the nearby parks like Ardtower or Bunchrew, both within easy reach of central Inverness. The city itself has plenty to occupy you for a couple of days, and having this kind of creative space tucked away makes it worth the trip if you've any interest in the medium.