Guidebook
Sightseeing
A vigorous walk to this monument is rewarded with spectacular views of Cromarty Firth and the Black Isle
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Fyrish Monument
A vigorous walk to this monument is rewarded with spectacular views of Cromarty Firth and the Black Isle
Located in the old parish church it is full of the history of the area from 8000 bc to the present. Formerly the site of a Pictish monastery from 6th and 9th centuries ad. Lots of information inside to back up your trip.
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Tarbat Discovery Centre
Tarbatness RoadLocated in the old parish church it is full of the history of the area from 8000 bc to the present. Formerly the site of a Pictish monastery from 6th and 9th centuries ad. Lots of information inside to back up your trip.
Book in advance for a tour of this famous distillery - see the whisky making process.
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Dalmore
Book in advance for a tour of this famous distillery - see the whisky making process.
Lovely easy walk from Alness takes you passed wartime archeology to the pier where sea planes - Catalina’s and Sunderland flying boats were moored. Great views back towards Alness and the hills of Ross shire. Spectacular 360’ degree views. Lots of bird life. Your host has a small collection of literature on this part of the areas history, please ask.
Yankee Pier
Lovely easy walk from Alness takes you passed wartime archeology to the pier where sea planes - Catalina’s and Sunderland flying boats were moored. Great views back towards Alness and the hills of Ross shire. Spectacular 360’ degree views. Lots of bird life. Your host has a small collection of literature on this part of the areas history, please ask.
The best place to see Dolphins. Arrive just after low tide. Good as part of a day on the Black Isle
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Chanonry Point Holiday Cottage
Ness RoadThe best place to see Dolphins. Arrive just after low tide. Good as part of a day on the Black Isle
Check before hand that the birds of prey are flying. Super gardens.
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Castillo de Dunrobin
Check before hand that the birds of prey are flying. Super gardens.
Known as a location in ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’. Geologicaly of interest as a narrow, deep steep gorge formed since the last ice age arround 11,000 years ago. Easy paths through Evanton Community Woods. Picnic tables and public loos. Mind your step!
Black Rock Gorge
Known as a location in ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’. Geologicaly of interest as a narrow, deep steep gorge formed since the last ice age arround 11,000 years ago. Easy paths through Evanton Community Woods. Picnic tables and public loos. Mind your step!
as a part of the Kiltearn Footpaths network this is a part of an interesting circular walk of around one hour starting from Evanton and leading along the Cromarty Firth shore line.
Kiltearn Burial Ground
as a part of the Kiltearn Footpaths network this is a part of an interesting circular walk of around one hour starting from Evanton and leading along the Cromarty Firth shore line.
The 'humble abode' of the famous geologist and fossil hunter together with a lovely garden. This and a visit to the dolphins makes for a full day out on the Black Isle.
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Hugh Miller's Cottage
Church StreetThe 'humble abode' of the famous geologist and fossil hunter together with a lovely garden. This and a visit to the dolphins makes for a full day out on the Black Isle.
Croic Church is a visible reminder of the Highland Clearances with names of those evicted etched on to the windows.
Croick Church
Croic Church is a visible reminder of the Highland Clearances with names of those evicted etched on to the windows.
The Stones of the Pictish Peninsulas can make for an interesting tour of the area taking in ancient archaeology. Perhaps worth a look-see before or after your trip to the Seaboard Villages and some of the fine beaches in the area. The stone was carved around 800 AD
Hilton Of Cadbol Stone
The Stones of the Pictish Peninsulas can make for an interesting tour of the area taking in ancient archaeology. Perhaps worth a look-see before or after your trip to the Seaboard Villages and some of the fine beaches in the area. The stone was carved around 800 AD
If you are interested in wartime archeology this is a must! Otherwise maybe give a pass!! You can check out these amazing structures and their history on you tube. These abandoned oil tanks produce the worlds longest echoe in a man made structure. (Over 30 minutes) At the time of writing it is possible to visit the tanks. Contact Alan to assist. - the tanks access is a challenge. They are deep underground and over 250 meters long and speak to the important association of the area to the British war time Fleet. Your host has a small collection of literature on this part of the areas history, please ask.
Inchindown oil tanks
If you are interested in wartime archeology this is a must! Otherwise maybe give a pass!! You can check out these amazing structures and their history on you tube. These abandoned oil tanks produce the worlds longest echoe in a man made structure. (Over 30 minutes) At the time of writing it is possible to visit the tanks. Contact Alan to assist. - the tanks access is a challenge. They are deep underground and over 250 meters long and speak to the important association of the area to the British war time Fleet. Your host has a small collection of literature on this part of the areas history, please ask.
The Natal Gardens, commemorating the sinking of HMS Natal December 1915 with the loss of over 400 lives, is a place of reflection close to the heart of Invergordon. For a history buff good to combine with a visit to Invergordon Museum.
Natal Gardens
The Natal Gardens, commemorating the sinking of HMS Natal December 1915 with the loss of over 400 lives, is a place of reflection close to the heart of Invergordon. For a history buff good to combine with a visit to Invergordon Museum.
Wildlife here is considerable and as the area improves its environmement can develop further. Birds from the Bar Tailed Godwit to the Whooper Swan, Harbour Porpoise and Bottlenosed Dolphin, Fox and Dear can all be found. If you have an interesting sighting please let us know.
Cromarty Firth
Wildlife here is considerable and as the area improves its environmement can develop further. Birds from the Bar Tailed Godwit to the Whooper Swan, Harbour Porpoise and Bottlenosed Dolphin, Fox and Dear can all be found. If you have an interesting sighting please let us know.
Here can be found the Nigg Cross Slab. The earliest reference to this church is 1296. The gravestones with carved skulls mark the sense of another world.
Nigg Old Church
Here can be found the Nigg Cross Slab. The earliest reference to this church is 1296. The gravestones with carved skulls mark the sense of another world.
Cromarty
About 18 miles from Alness on the Lairg to Bonar Road. Good free off road parking. Good short path to the falls. Best time to witness September to November particularly after heavy rain.
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Falls of Shin
About 18 miles from Alness on the Lairg to Bonar Road. Good free off road parking. Good short path to the falls. Best time to witness September to November particularly after heavy rain.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Bus and Train
25 x between Alness and Inverness. Train also Inverness - Alness
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Dolphins
Best place to see dolphins from land is at Chanory Point near Fortrose. Check tide times arrive half hour after low tide - sightings not guaranteed!