I can"t be there

I suggest the Clachnaharry Inn at Clachnaharry, the Anderson Hotel at Fortrose (owned by an American), the Palace Hotel and the Waterfront Bar --both in Inverness, and the Dores Inn at Dores. All serve real ales, if that's what you are interested in.

But my choice for your purposes is the Castle Tavern on View Street, just near Grahams and Chisholms, Jock. Fine real ales, convenient and just a walk away for you, Ern, (the hotel can direct you) and Jock knows where to find parking for himself. I wish I could be with you.