Smithton is a residential suburb on the north‑eastern edge of Inverness in the Highland council area of Scotland. It sits within easy reach of the city centre and main roads, forming part of the urban fringe where town meets open Highland countryside, with views across to the Moray Firth on clear days.
Originally developed largely as council housing in the mid‑20th century, Smithton now features a mix of private and social homes, local shops, a primary school and active community groups. Its proximity to places of historic interest such as Culloden and the amenities of Inverness gives it a practical, community‑focused feel while still feeling connected to the wider Highland landscape and economy.
Postcode districts covering Smithton
Most populated places nearby
- Inverness 3 miles4.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Westhill Place 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Culloden Place 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Inverness Millburn Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Balloch Place 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Milton of Leys Place 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Inverness Central Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Inverness Place 3 miles4.9 km
- Inverness Ness-side Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Inverness West Ward 3.9 miles6.4 km
- North Kessock Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Culloden and Ardersier Ward 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Avoch Place 6 miles9.6 km
Example postcodes in Smithton
IV2 7AP, IV2 7NN, IV2 7BE, IV2 7UW, IV2 7AL, IV2 7JU, IV2 7AX, IV2 7WX, IV2 7AT … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Aberdeen Airport 75.3 miles121.2 km
- Inverness Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Moy Station 7.4 miles11.9 km
Hotels near Smithton Ad
- Doric House 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ness Walk 5 3.1 miles5 km
- River Ness Hotel, A Member of Radisson Individuals 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Smithton Hotel 2 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Heathmount Hotel 3 2.5 miles4 km
- AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Kingsmills Hotel 4 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Aye Stay 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Inverness 3 1.2 miles2 km
- Culloden House Hotel 0.8 miles1.2 km
Schools in Smithton
- Smithton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Caledonian Stadium Stadium 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Castle Stuart Estate 3.1 miles5 km
- Leys Castle Estate 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Ness Castle Estate 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Arrie Wood Forest 4.3 miles7 km
- Craigiehowe Wood Forest 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Moy Hall Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Drynachan Lodge Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Tarradale House Estate 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Victoria Park Stadium 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Beaufort Castle Estate 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Foulis Castle Estate 13.2 miles21.3 km