Our Area
History
There are a number of historical sites to visit in the local area. A few of them include:
Eathie Fossils
Fort George
Sit Alexander Mackenzie's Burial site
Ormonde Hill
Beauly Priory
Fortrose Cathedral
Culloden Battlefield
Clava Cairns
Golfers
We couldn't be any luckier with the choice of golf courses on our doorstep. These include:
Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club
Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Brora Golf Club
Boat of Garten Golf Club
Cabot Highlands (formerly Castle Stuart)
Castles & Gardens
Scotland has a vast range of beautiful castles in the North of Scotland, some of our favourites are:
Dunrobin Castle & Gardens
Brodie Castle
Cawdor Castle
Castle Leod
Urquhart Castle
NC500
Just 14 miles from the starting/finishing point of the North Coast 500 we make a great stop along the way.
Learn more about the North Coast 500
Dolphins
Chanonry Point, a famous spot for Dolphin spotting, is just a 5 minute drive from the lodge. A sight not to be missed!
You can also experience an incredible dolphin tour by:
Eco Ventures, Cromarty
Dolphin Trips, Avoch
Whisky
Whether you're a whisky enthusiast or fancy experiencing it for the first time, there's something suitable for everyone. There are plenty of distilleries nearby and you can visit 1 or all of them! All of our favourites are within a 40 minute drive from the lodge.
Singleton Distillery
Glenmorangie Distillery
Dalmore Distillery
Balblair Distillery
Wildlife
From birds and butterflies to red squirrels and highland cows, we've got it all! There's an abundance of wildlife waiting to be spotted.
In our garden alone we often see Pine Martins, Wildcats, Deer, Red Kites, Woodpeckers, Kestrels and Yellow Hammers.
Walking
Whether you are looking for a stroll along the beach or a challenging Munro, we've got it all. There are a number of spectacular walking routes at all levels across the Highlands of Scotland.
A few of our favourites include:
Fairy Glen
Rosehaugh Estate
Ord Hill
Fyrish
Ormonde Hill
The Caves at Rosemarkie and Eathie.
Northern Lights
Have you always dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights?
When we're lucky we get a spectacular view here at the lodge!