Andy and Fran’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Fascinating exhibition, the battlefield is also open to explore at any time. Close to Inverness. 26 Kilometers.
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Culloden Battlefield station
Fascinating exhibition, the battlefield is also open to explore at any time. Close to Inverness. 26 Kilometers.
An open site of burial chambers made very popular by the Outlander series. Near the Culloden battlefield. 28 Kilometers.
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Clava cairn
An open site of burial chambers made very popular by the Outlander series. Near the Culloden battlefield. 28 Kilometers.
A quirky place to stop, linked to ancient Celtic healing traditions. 11 Kilometers.
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Munlochy Clootie Well
A832A quirky place to stop, linked to ancient Celtic healing traditions. 11 Kilometers.
A pretty fishing village at the tip of the Black Isle, home to Hugh Miller's Cottage. Check out the pirate cemetery, Sutor's Stack, Cromarty Bakery and several cafes and restaurants. 33 Kilometers.
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Cromarty
A pretty fishing village at the tip of the Black Isle, home to Hugh Miller's Cottage. Check out the pirate cemetery, Sutor's Stack, Cromarty Bakery and several cafes and restaurants. 33 Kilometers.
Sandy beach, if you're lucky you might see otters, seals or dolphins. Lovely wee beach cafe. 22 kilometers.
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Rosemarkie Beach
Kincurdie DriveSandy beach, if you're lucky you might see otters, seals or dolphins. Lovely wee beach cafe. 22 kilometers.
Ruined castle on the banks of Loch Ness. Excellent visitor centre, or just stop and view from the road. (We do not recommend either of the Loch Ness Monster exhibitions nearby). 31 kilometers.
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Замок Аркарт
Ruined castle on the banks of Loch Ness. Excellent visitor centre, or just stop and view from the road. (We do not recommend either of the Loch Ness Monster exhibitions nearby). 31 kilometers.
picturesque village, ancient priory, cafes and restaurants. Pipe bands play in the square some evenings in the summer. 6 kilometers.
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Beauly
picturesque village, ancient priory, cafes and restaurants. Pipe bands play in the square some evenings in the summer. 6 kilometers.
A beautiful drive over to the west coast over the famous Bealach Na Ba road (not for the faint hearted). You can do a circular route going via Locharron and coming back through stunning Shieldaig and Torridon (see Applecross Inn listed under food scene). 113 kilometers.
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Applecross
A beautiful drive over to the west coast over the famous Bealach Na Ba road (not for the faint hearted). You can do a circular route going via Locharron and coming back through stunning Shieldaig and Torridon (see Applecross Inn listed under food scene). 113 kilometers.
Pleasant seaside town on the south of the Moray Firth. Beautiful beaches, a marina and Fishertown a traditional Highland fishing community. Also some good walks through Culbin Forrest. lots of swingparks, playparks and places to eat. 41 kilometers.
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Nairn
Pleasant seaside town on the south of the Moray Firth. Beautiful beaches, a marina and Fishertown a traditional Highland fishing community. Also some good walks through Culbin Forrest. lots of swingparks, playparks and places to eat. 41 kilometers.
One of the great castles of Scotland, with stunning gardens and falconry displays. A bit of a drive, but there is plenty to do on the way so makes a great day out. 74 kilometers.
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Замок Данробин
One of the great castles of Scotland, with stunning gardens and falconry displays. A bit of a drive, but there is plenty to do on the way so makes a great day out. 74 kilometers.
Cruises on Loch Ness - from one hour round trips to longer tours that include a visit to Urquhart Castle. Visit the Jacobite Cruises website for details of times and boarding locations.
Jacobite Cruises
Cruises on Loch Ness - from one hour round trips to longer tours that include a visit to Urquhart Castle. Visit the Jacobite Cruises website for details of times and boarding locations.
Best chance to see the resident bottle nose dolphins here is one hour after low tide. You can walk along the beach from here to Rosemarkie where there is a beach cafe. 20 kilometers.
Chanonry Point Car Park
Best chance to see the resident bottle nose dolphins here is one hour after low tide. You can walk along the beach from here to Rosemarkie where there is a beach cafe. 20 kilometers.
Food scene
Extensive menu for breakfast and lunch. Local produce for sale. Situated on the main square in Beauly. 6 kilometers.
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Corner on the Square
1 High StExtensive menu for breakfast and lunch. Local produce for sale. Situated on the main square in Beauly. 6 kilometers.
A lovely bright cafe with authentic Italian baking and coffee. Ideal for breakfast or lunch also situated on the main square in Beauly. 6 kilometers.
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Cafe Biagiotti
11 High StA lovely bright cafe with authentic Italian baking and coffee. Ideal for breakfast or lunch also situated on the main square in Beauly. 6 kilometers.
Munlochy on the Black Isle. Pub grub. Phone for reservations. 13 kilometers.
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Allangrange Arms
54 Millbank RdMunlochy on the Black Isle. Pub grub. Phone for reservations. 13 kilometers.
Fantastic pizza to eat in or take away. Situated in the historic village of Cromarty at the tip of the Black Isle. 24 kilometers.
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Sutor Creek Cafe
21 Bank StFantastic pizza to eat in or take away. Situated in the historic village of Cromarty at the tip of the Black Isle. 24 kilometers.
Family friendly cafe, bar and deli, in the village of Fortrose. Best to phone ahead to book. 24 kilometers.
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IV10 Cafe Bar Deli
18 High StFamily friendly cafe, bar and deli, in the village of Fortrose. Best to phone ahead to book. 24 kilometers.
Popular cafe and bistro in Rosemarkie. Phone for evening reservation. 22 kilometers.
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Crofters
11 Marine TerracePopular cafe and bistro in Rosemarkie. Phone for evening reservation. 22 kilometers.
Bar suppers, hotel restaurant, or traditional high teas in the square in Beauly. Best to book during the summer months. 6 kilometers.
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The Priory Hotel
The SquareBar suppers, hotel restaurant, or traditional high teas in the square in Beauly. Best to book during the summer months. 6 kilometers.
Bar suppers and hotel restaurant in the centre of Beauly. 6 kilometers.
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Lovat Arms
Main StreetBar suppers and hotel restaurant in the centre of Beauly. 6 kilometers.
Indian restaurant and takeaway in Dingwall. 8 kilometers.
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Cafe India
Tulloch StreetIndian restaurant and takeaway in Dingwall. 8 kilometers.
Thai food takeaway, Dingwall. 01349 368612. Note that they do not accept credit or debit cards, but there are ATM machines close by.
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Miss Ying Thai Food & Shop
16 Tulloch StThai food takeaway, Dingwall. 01349 368612. Note that they do not accept credit or debit cards, but there are ATM machines close by.
Bar meals on the banks of Loch Ness - have lunch then go Nessie spotting! For reservations call 01463 751 203
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The Dores Inn
Bar meals on the banks of Loch Ness - have lunch then go Nessie spotting! For reservations call 01463 751 203
Popular bar with good food and a huge whisky selection in Drumnadrochit. Close to Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness. Best to book during the summer. 28 kilometers.
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Fiddlers Highland Restaurant
Popular bar with good food and a huge whisky selection in Drumnadrochit. Close to Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness. Best to book during the summer. 28 kilometers.
Great bar food in the stunning Applecross bay. They do not take bookings so you may have to wait for a table.
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Applecross Inn
Shore StreetGreat bar food in the stunning Applecross bay. They do not take bookings so you may have to wait for a table.
Good daytime food with deli and gift shop, just north of Dingwall. Leave room for one of their enormous meringues. No need to book. 14 kilometers.
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The Storehouse
Good daytime food with deli and gift shop, just north of Dingwall. Leave room for one of their enormous meringues. No need to book. 14 kilometers.
Conon Bridge Chip Shop
High StreetChinese takeaway and chip shop. 3.7 kilometers.
Afternoon Teas or Fine dining, in the village of Contin near Strathpeffer. 16 kilometers.
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Coul House Hotel
Afternoon Teas or Fine dining, in the village of Contin near Strathpeffer. 16 kilometers.
Cottage Bar & Restaurant
Hood StreetBar and restaurant in Maryborough. Pub grub. 6.4 kilometers.
The Fishertown Inn
Pub grub in the beautiful village of Cromarty. 24km
Pub Grub. Eat in or takeaway. In the village of North Kessock overlooking the Beauly Firth. Menu available on line.
14 kms
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North Kessock Hotel
Main StreetPub Grub. Eat in or takeaway. In the village of North Kessock overlooking the Beauly Firth. Menu available on line.
14 kms
Conon Hotel
Bistro, coffee bar and Bar in Conon Bridge. Tables can be reserved on line.
5.5 kms
Hotel fine dining restaurant on the edge of the Beauly Firth. Booking probably required. 15 kilometers.
Bunchrew House
Hotel fine dining restaurant on the edge of the Beauly Firth. Booking probably required. 15 kilometers.
Walks
Stunning scenery, ancient Caledonian pine forests and beautiful lochs and mountains. 42 kilometers, beautiful drive.
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Glen Affric
Stunning scenery, ancient Caledonian pine forests and beautiful lochs and mountains. 42 kilometers, beautiful drive.
Stunning waterfall with some short walks. Close to Glen Affric. 45 kilometers.
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Водопады Плодда
Stunning waterfall with some short walks. Close to Glen Affric. 45 kilometers.
A fairly easy one hour walk through a magical forest and bird reserve. Close to the beach in Rosemarkie. 22 kilometers.
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Fairy Glen Falls
A fairly easy one hour walk through a magical forest and bird reserve. Close to the beach in Rosemarkie. 22 kilometers.
Monument built in 1782 on Fyrish Hill. Great views over the Black Isle. Allow a couple of hours for the walk (quite steep). 28 kilometers.
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Fyrish Monument
Monument built in 1782 on Fyrish Hill. Great views over the Black Isle. Allow a couple of hours for the walk (quite steep). 28 kilometers.
Our local Munro, you can see it from behind the house. About five hour walk to the top and back, but please go well prepared for sudden weather changes. Good clear path. 32 kilometers.
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Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve
Our local Munro, you can see it from behind the house. About five hour walk to the top and back, but please go well prepared for sudden weather changes. Good clear path. 32 kilometers.
Strathpeffer is a Victorian Spa Town. There are many beautiful walks that start here. From Kinellan Loch to View Rock and Rogie Falls. Or Blackmuir Woods up to the Cat's Back, Knockfarrell and down to Fodderty walking back along the old railway line which takes you to the old railway station now with a lovely cafe. 18 kilometers.
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Strathpeffer Pavilion
Strathpeffer is a Victorian Spa Town. There are many beautiful walks that start here. From Kinellan Loch to View Rock and Rogie Falls. Or Blackmuir Woods up to the Cat's Back, Knockfarrell and down to Fodderty walking back along the old railway line which takes you to the old railway station now with a lovely cafe. 18 kilometers.
A lovely woodland with short walks that children will enjoy as the community have made interesting spaces and things to look out for. Also longer trails with stunning views over Loch Ness. You can approach from Loch Ness side or from Foxhole. 21 kilometers.
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Abriachan Forest Trust
A lovely woodland with short walks that children will enjoy as the community have made interesting spaces and things to look out for. Also longer trails with stunning views over Loch Ness. You can approach from Loch Ness side or from Foxhole. 21 kilometers.
Another Fairy Glen, a short walk, suitable for small children. Just beyond Beauly 14 kilometers.
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Reelig Glen
Another Fairy Glen, a short walk, suitable for small children. Just beyond Beauly 14 kilometers.
Dundreggan is a centre for rewilding in the Highlands run by the Trees For Life charity. Short walks and a café on site. A good spot to stop off at on the way to Skye, Fort William or Fort Augustus. 43 kilometers.
Dundreggan Rewilding Centre
Dundreggan is a centre for rewilding in the Highlands run by the Trees For Life charity. Short walks and a café on site. A good spot to stop off at on the way to Skye, Fort William or Fort Augustus. 43 kilometers.
A beautiful short walk to the falls where you might see the salmon jumping. There are several longer walks beyond the falls. The car park is sometimes full in which case you can park in Contin woods and walk from there. 12 kilometers.
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Водопады Роги
A835A beautiful short walk to the falls where you might see the salmon jumping. There are several longer walks beyond the falls. The car park is sometimes full in which case you can park in Contin woods and walk from there. 12 kilometers.
A short walk in the centre of Inverness, close to swing parks and play areas.
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Ness Islands
Great Glen WayA short walk in the centre of Inverness, close to swing parks and play areas.
Distilleries and Breweries
Our closest distillery, home to The Singleton. You might be able to join a tour if you just call in, but may be best to book on line during peak season. 4kilometers.
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Glen Ord Distillery Visitor Centre & Whisky Shop
A832Our closest distillery, home to The Singleton. You might be able to join a tour if you just call in, but may be best to book on line during peak season. 4kilometers.
Just south of Inverness, an award winning single malt. For tours book on line 41 kilometers.
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Tomatin Distillery Visitor Centre
Just south of Inverness, an award winning single malt. For tours book on line 41 kilometers.
On the coast of the Cromarty Firth at Invergordon. Book on line. 24 kilometers.
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Dalmore Distillery
On the coast of the Cromarty Firth at Invergordon. Book on line. 24 kilometers.
Glenmorangie, The famous Highland Single Malt near Tain to the north. Offers tours and a shop. Book on line. 46 kilometers.
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Glen Morangie
Glenmorangie, The famous Highland Single Malt near Tain to the north. Offers tours and a shop. Book on line. 46 kilometers.
Organic Beers, shop and tours. Open 10 to 5 Monday to Saturday. Tours available 01463 811 871
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Black Isle Brewing Co
Organic Beers, shop and tours. Open 10 to 5 Monday to Saturday. Tours available 01463 811 871
Small batch beers, shop and tours. Best to call ahead if you want to arrange a tour 01381 600440.
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Cromarty brewing Co.
Small batch beers, shop and tours. Best to call ahead if you want to arrange a tour 01381 600440.
Activities
A great family day out with woodland walks and adventure playgrounds. There is an admission charge. Prepare to have fun and get wet! 55 kilometers.
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Парк приключений Лендмарк Форест
B9153A great family day out with woodland walks and adventure playgrounds. There is an admission charge. Prepare to have fun and get wet! 55 kilometers.
A stunning beach, renting of equipment of a variety of activities, lessons, and all in the beautiful settings of the Cairngorms and Glenmore Forest. 79 kilometers.
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Loch Morlich Watersports
A stunning beach, renting of equipment of a variety of activities, lessons, and all in the beautiful settings of the Cairngorms and Glenmore Forest. 79 kilometers.
Inverness has some beautiful parks and walks, ten pin bowling alley Rollerbowl, Vue cinema, Eden Court Theatre, Climbing wall (The Ledge), Leisure Centre and swimming pool (The Aquadome), Museum, Ice rink, shops, cafes, restaurants and bars some with live music.
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Inverness
Inverness has some beautiful parks and walks, ten pin bowling alley Rollerbowl, Vue cinema, Eden Court Theatre, Climbing wall (The Ledge), Leisure Centre and swimming pool (The Aquadome), Museum, Ice rink, shops, cafes, restaurants and bars some with live music.
Around Aviemore there are many activities for a day out from clay pigeon shooting, mountain bike hire, reindeer centre and hill walking. The town itself has plenty of bars and cafes and always an outdoor vibe.
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Кернгормс
Around Aviemore there are many activities for a day out from clay pigeon shooting, mountain bike hire, reindeer centre and hill walking. The town itself has plenty of bars and cafes and always an outdoor vibe.
Cruise Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle. Cruise options and booking available on line. https://www.jacobite.co.uk
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Jacobite Cruises
Margaret StreetCruise Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle. Cruise options and booking available on line. https://www.jacobite.co.uk