European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 18, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Continued from Page 7 19th Century and situated on the Riverbank. Among the City s contemporary attractions Are the Eden court theater the Inverness museum and Art gallery and a first class indoor swimming Pool Complex. Shops and residences Are attractive and Well kept and the downtown pedestrian area offers relaxing browsing. In addition to having All of the facilities of a modern Community Inverness has managed to retain a flavor of the Countryside. Not Many cities can boast Good Salmon and Trout fishing High downtown. Walkways and Green belts line the Banks of the River and a visitor on foot in the City Center is never far from Shade Trees and open space. But Inverness knows its biggest attraction is its convenience As a jumping off Point for the surrounding Region the City s tourist office is also the main information Center for the Highlands. According to Alastair Macpherson head of the City tourist office most of the Region s 2 million annual visitors Are drawn by Quot the castles and the Lochs  general Scenic  it is an area Rich in historic and natural attractions. Macpherson rates the Culloden Battlefield As the most important historic site. But by far the no. 1 tourist Magnet is Loch Ness which owes its popularity More to popular myth than to history. Though Inverness is a port and a commercial Center Macpherson says "80 to 90 percent Quot of the visitors Are vacationers not businessmen. The Region offers wonderful opportunities for outdoors men. Hunters hikers fishermen and golfers come from around the world to pursue their sports among the Highlands mountains streams and windswept moors. Eden court theatre mixes old and hew architecture. Inverness Castle houses government offices and Only its grounds Are open to the Public. The Castle is not far from where it is believed Macbeth had a fortress. Two Street musicians play gaelic Folk tunes for  tips Inverness is about 150 Miles by Road North of Edinburgh. From Edinburgh follow m-90 and then a-9 from Perth. From the West follow a-87 to a-887 and a-82 along the North Shore of Loch Ness. Military history buffs will want to see the massive bastion at fort George built in the late 18th Century by British forces to secure the Region against further rebellion after the Battle of Culloden. A number of companies offer Tours of the Region with assorted itineraries. Most Start in Inverness. Several firms also run cruises on Loch Ness. Guided Tours of Inverness Are available sundays at 10 30 . From the first sunday in april until the last sunday in october. Cost is 1 Pound about $1.62 for adults and 50 Pence for children under 10 Are free. Family tickets Cost 2.50 pounds. The tourist office will Book rooms for a 1 Pound fee. For More information Contact Inverness tourist information Centre 23 Church st., Inverness iv1 sex or Telephone -0463-234353. A Norm Zeigler High Street the town s main shopping Street 8 stripes Magazine Juty 18, 1991