Mike And Rachel’s guidebook to the Black Isle
ACTIVITIES
Families have a great time paint balling or trying out archery here.
10 locals recommend
Wildwoodz Outdoor Activities Inverness
A832Families have a great time paint balling or trying out archery here.
Only a 200m stroll to this beautiful sandy beach. Complete with beach cafe and gift shop. You can hire balls etc to play tennis/ baseball on the courts from here too. A 30 min walk from here to the Cairds Cave or to Chanonry Point.
49 locals recommend
Rosemarkie Beach
Kincurdie DriveOnly a 200m stroll to this beautiful sandy beach. Complete with beach cafe and gift shop. You can hire balls etc to play tennis/ baseball on the courts from here too. A 30 min walk from here to the Cairds Cave or to Chanonry Point.
Rib trips from Cromarty harbour to see local wildlife including Dolphins!- excellent trip and very popular so book ahead!
23 locals recommend
Eco Ventures
Victoria PlaceRib trips from Cromarty harbour to see local wildlife including Dolphins!- excellent trip and very popular so book ahead!
A small speed boat runs daily out to Chanonry Point and beyond in search of the famous dolphins. Ask if Spud their collie can come on the trip as he can sniff them out!
11 locals recommend
Dolphin Trips Avoch Ltd
A small speed boat runs daily out to Chanonry Point and beyond in search of the famous dolphins. Ask if Spud their collie can come on the trip as he can sniff them out!
Our 18 hole golf course is the 15th oldest in the world !- on the links to Chanonry Point - non- members welcome to book a game. The 19th hole restaurant is also open to non-members.
17 locals recommend
Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club
Ness Road EastOur 18 hole golf course is the 15th oldest in the world !- on the links to Chanonry Point - non- members welcome to book a game. The 19th hole restaurant is also open to non-members.
These off road trails are on the road towards Cromarty. You can hire e-bikes from Cromarty - www.blackislebicycles.co.uk
18 locals recommend
Learnie Red Rock trails
A832These off road trails are on the road towards Cromarty. You can hire e-bikes from Cromarty - www.blackislebicycles.co.uk
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Castle WyndAlways interesting
Step through the door of this elegant 18th centuary court house and come face to face with the tough Highland justice of the time. - visit a prisoner and take part in a trial
15 locals recommend
Cromarty Courthouse
Church StreetStep through the door of this elegant 18th centuary court house and come face to face with the tough Highland justice of the time. - visit a prisoner and take part in a trial
Inverness
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Check out what's on whilst you're here.
Eden Court Inverness
Bishops Roadcinema and theatre in Inverness
There are lots of walks on the Black Isle. Visit www.black-isle.info and click on "see and do" and then "walking" for a map and options.
32 locals recommend
Rosemarkie
There are lots of walks on the Black Isle. Visit www.black-isle.info and click on "see and do" and then "walking" for a map and options.
Sightseeing
An RSPB are where you'll spot many interesting birds- --and the odd fairy!
Otters, Red Kites, Seals, Porpoises, Bottlenose Dolphins , Oystercatchers, Herons and Curlews are commonly spotted in the Black Isle
37 locals recommend
Fairy Glen Falls
An RSPB are where you'll spot many interesting birds- --and the odd fairy!
Otters, Red Kites, Seals, Porpoises, Bottlenose Dolphins , Oystercatchers, Herons and Curlews are commonly spotted in the Black Isle
The best place to see the UK's most northern colony of bottlenose dolphins. The local experts suggest the best time to spot them is 1 hour after low tide up to 2 hours before high tide.
87 locals recommend
Chanonry Point Holiday Cottage
Ness RoadThe best place to see the UK's most northern colony of bottlenose dolphins. The local experts suggest the best time to spot them is 1 hour after low tide up to 2 hours before high tide.
Inverness Castle
Walk up to the tower for great views across the city
Food scene
The best food in town ! Attentive staff. Relaxed dining experience.
22 locals recommend
IV10 Cafe Bar Deli
18 High StThe best food in town ! Attentive staff. Relaxed dining experience.
In the heart of Fortrose - easy 10 min walk - is the friendly welcoming quirky Anderson - a Camra award winning pub with a massive Belgian beer and whisky collection
21 locals recommend
The Anderson
34 Union StIn the heart of Fortrose - easy 10 min walk - is the friendly welcoming quirky Anderson - a Camra award winning pub with a massive Belgian beer and whisky collection
Visit our local breweries - Cromarty Brewing Co and the Black Isle Brewing Co and nearby - for a fantastic selection of real ales.
11 locals recommend
Cromarty brewing Co.
Visit our local breweries - Cromarty Brewing Co and the Black Isle Brewing Co and nearby - for a fantastic selection of real ales.
Our closest whisky distillery offers a guided tour - an absolute must for whisky lovers
43 locals recommend
Glen Ord Distillery Visitor Centre & Whisky Shop
A832Our closest whisky distillery offers a guided tour - an absolute must for whisky lovers
Cromarty serves the best takeaway pizzas ever! Also a deli with seating outside overlooking the harbour. For a lovely coffee - try the slaughterhouse on the ferry slipway.
43 locals recommend
Sutor Creek Cafe
21 Bank StCromarty serves the best takeaway pizzas ever! Also a deli with seating outside overlooking the harbour. For a lovely coffee - try the slaughterhouse on the ferry slipway.
The local Bakhoos bakery in Fortrose serves wonderful cakes and sourdough bread. Cromarty bakery also is in Fortrose and Cromarty.
11 locals recommend
The Cromarty Bakery
8 Bank StThe local Bakhoos bakery in Fortrose serves wonderful cakes and sourdough bread. Cromarty bakery also is in Fortrose and Cromarty.
TAKEAWAYS in Avoch - no takeaways deliver, but Avoch has a lovely picnic area by the sea. Here you can order from Harbour chippy, Gabbys indian or the Happy Garden Chinese - all great food.
Avoch Bay
TAKEAWAYS in Avoch - no takeaways deliver, but Avoch has a lovely picnic area by the sea. Here you can order from Harbour chippy, Gabbys indian or the Happy Garden Chinese - all great food.
This is a very popular seafront cafe in our village. Sit in or take out.
11 locals recommend
Crofters Cafe Bar
11 Marine TerraceThis is a very popular seafront cafe in our village. Sit in or take out.
Well worth a visit for all cheese lovers. Opposite Cromarty bakery in Cromarty village.
10 locals recommend
The Cheese House
Well worth a visit for all cheese lovers. Opposite Cromarty bakery in Cromarty village.
Historic village
this 19th century geologist lived in Cromarty- explore the facinating collection of his tools, fossils and manuscripts.
20 locals recommend
Hugh Miller's Cottage
Church Streetthis 19th century geologist lived in Cromarty- explore the facinating collection of his tools, fossils and manuscripts.
Our local museum in Rosemarkie specialises in the Picts. - also has a great gift shop
13 locals recommend
Groam House Museum
High StreetOur local museum in Rosemarkie specialises in the Picts. - also has a great gift shop
Fortrose Cathedral
7 Cathedral SquareFortrose has a ruined Cathedral and little harbour to explore.
On the North of the Black Isle in Balblair is this newly renovated church made into an interesting visitors attraction highlighting historic graveyard stones found here with unknown artwork.
The Kirkmichael Trust
On the North of the Black Isle in Balblair is this newly renovated church made into an interesting visitors attraction highlighting historic graveyard stones found here with unknown artwork.
Cromarty Pottery
Shore StreetThere are lovely gift shops scattered around Cromarty.