Fortrose is a historic village on the Black Isle in the Mid and Easter Ross area in the Highland region of Scotland situated opposite Fort George overlooking the Moray Firth. Fortrose began in 1455 when the settlements of Chanonry and Rosemarkie were united by the Bishop of Ross as an ecclesiastical burgh which was awarded the status of Royal Burgh in 1592. The village grew around Fortrose Cathedral, the red-sandstone ruins stand in Cathedral Square in the centre of the village. Fortrose is positioned on flat ground on top of the low cliff-tops above the shore-line, there is a narrow High Street with shops and amenities and a picturesque harbour which is home to the Chanonry Sailing Club. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and a variety of wildlife Fortrose is a popular holiday destination and an ideal base for touring the neighbouring attractions, there are b&b's, self-catering accommodation and a camping and caravanning park. Chanonry Point is a scenic view-point for watching the Dolphins in the Moray Firth, the North Kessock Dolphin and Seal Centre also gives the opportunity to observe wildlife in their natural habitat and there are shore excursions and sightseeing tours available from the nearby Port of Invergordon. Other attractions include the Black Isle Brewery, and the Glen Ord Distillery, the Black Isle Fitness Centre and the Fortrose and Rosemarkie 18-hole golf course.
Attraction
Doctor
Golf Club
Inn
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
School
Self-Catering
Taxi
Shops
M G Phillips
Co-operative Wholesale Society Ltd
Antiques
Activities
Broomhill Riding Centre & Black Isle Quad Biking(Riding)
Places to Stay near Fortrose
Chanonry Cottage (0.04 miles)
Situated in Fortrose on the Black Isle Chanonry Cottage is in a convenient location, ideally suited for those that wish immediate access the amenities of the town. With the Baker right next door you can ... More | visit websiteHillhaven Bed & Breakfast (2.11 miles)
Conusg Brae B&B (3.43 miles)
Ardersier Bed & Breakfast - come and relax in the North. The ideal location for visiting the Highland and Grampian regions of Scotland. Conusg Brae is a modern property situated ... More
The Gun Lodge Hotel (3.54 miles)
Dolphin Bay Suites (3.55 miles)
Spacious, new, and very well equipped, these seafront apartments are on the inner Moray Firth, at the centre of friendly Ardersier village, east of Inverness and ideal for the airport. ... More
Morayston House B & B (4.95 miles)
Munlochy Hotel (5.38 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
Culloden House Hotel (6.32 miles)
At the time of the Jacobite rising in 1745-46, Culloden House was requisitioned by Bonnie Prince Charlie and used as his lodging and battle headquarters prior to that fateful and final battle on Culloden Moor ... More | visit website
Smithton Hotel (6.93 miles)
This hotel is situated approximately 3.5 miles from Inverness town centre, 5 miles from Inverness Airport and only 1.5 miles from historic Culloden Battlefield. It is thus ideally situated for the tourist ... More
Kilravock Castle Coach House B&B (6.99 miles)
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