Although it is the capital of the Highlands, the first impression of Inverness is that of a modern town with little evidence of its history. As a meeting point of Highland and Lowland, it was a place of conflict. Clan Donald is said to have burned the town at least seven times, while Bonnie Prince Charlie’s forces destroyed the fort here in 1745. Inverness today is a modern city. There is also an excellent selection of pubs and restaurants. Minutes from Inverness, the Culloden visitor centre vividly tells the story of the defeat of the Jacobite forces led by Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746. The impressive Clava Cairns date from around 3000BC and make another interesting excursion from Inverness.