Evanton is a large village in Easter Ross in the Highlands of Scotland with Ben Wyvis rising to the west and the Cromarty Firth to the south, Evanton is situated 7 miles north of Dingwall and 15 miles north of Inverness. Evanton dates from the early 19th century during the Highland Clearances when the local laird Evan Fraser of Baconie cleared his estate for sheep and planned this township near the newly built road between the River Glass (or Allt Graad) and the River Sgitheach. Evanton is a popular tourist resort and an ideal base to tour the Highlands. The village has hotels and a caravan and campsite, shop, post-office, tea-room, village hall, two churches and a few businesses. The nearest railway station is at Alness. Attractions include the Black Rock of Novar, used in the Harry Potter film The Goblet of Fire, it is a two mile long ravine more than 100ft deep surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife. Nearby is the Fyrish Monument erected on Fyrish Hill by Sir Hector Munro in the late 18th century, thought to represent the gates of Negapatnam in south India. The Highland Museum of Childhood is in neighbouring Strathpeffer, Dingwall has a Heritage Museum, Dalmore Distillery and two RSPB nature reserves are located near the Cromarty Firth.
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Places to Stay near Evanton
Kiltearn House (0.75 miles)
Luxury accommodation in Evanton, near Inverness, Ross-shire, in the Highlands of Scotland; a 4 star guest house offering hotel luxury with the personal touch.
Built in 1894, this imposing Victorian Sandstone ... More
Tulloch Castle (5.29 miles)
In days of old, only the Laird or the Chief of the Clan could enjoy a relaxing stay in a Scottish Highland Castle. Nowadays, times have changed. At Tulloch Castle ... More
Kincraig Castle Hotel (6.28 miles)
A relaxing retreat just 20 minutes away from Inverness, this peaceful hotel is surrounded by some of Scotland’s best golf courses, beaches, distilleries, castles and scenery. Kincraig Hotel is set in ... More
Hillhaven Bed & Breakfast (7.56 miles)
Conon Bridge Hotel (7.65 miles)
Situated amongst beautiful highland scenery alongside the River Conon, this charming village hotel offers very comfortable accommodation and excellent food and drink. The Conon Bridge Hotel is close to Dingwall, the ancient ... More
Munlochy Hotel (8.43 miles)
Munlochy Hotel is a former coaching inn dating back to the 18th century. A warm and friendly welcome is extended to all our customers both old and new. Tempting and ... More
Ben Wyvis Hotel (8.97 miles)
The Ben Wyvis Hotel, located in the beautiful and tranquil Ross-shire Highlands enjoys a commanding position looking over Strathpeffer, much like the nearby mountain from which it takes its name. The architecture of the hotel ... More | visit website
MacKay's Hotel (9.06 miles)
McKay’s Hotel and Spa Lodge, Strathpeffer had an idyllic setting in the middle of the picturesque highland village of Strathpeffer. The hotel comprises of 57 rooms set across four accommodation ... More
Highland Hotel (9.19 miles)
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