Avoch

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Nestled on the picturesque Black Isle in the Scottish Highlands, Avoch is a charming fishing village with a rich history and stunning natural beauty. This idyllic destination offers visitors the opportunity to experience the slower pace of life in a traditional Scottish coastal community.

Avoch is renowned for its quaint harbor, where colorful fishing boats bob gently on the water and the air is filled with the salty scent of the sea. Visitors can take leisurely strolls along the waterfront, watching the comings and goings of the local fishermen and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.

The village is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Old Avoch Parish Church, which dates back to the 1100s and provides a glimpse into the area's ancient past. The nearby Fairy Glen is a mystical and enchanting spot, where visitors can wander through lush greenery and listen to the gentle trickle of the waterfalls.

For those interested in wildlife, Avoch is a fantastic place to spot dolphins and seals, particularly from the elevated vantage point of the Chanonry Point. This well-known location offers breathtaking views across the Moray Firth, and is a popular spot for dolphin watching.

In addition to its natural and historical attractions, Avoch also boasts a vibrant community spirit and a range of traditional pubs and eateries where visitors can sample delicious local cuisine and mingle with friendly locals. Whether it's fresh seafood caught that day or hearty Scottish fare, there's something to satisfy every palate in this quaint village.

Alternative names: Population: ~990 pplCoordinates: 57°34'2"N, 4°10'23"W

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Nearby attractions include: Fort George, Caledonian Stadium, Fortrose Cathedral, Kessock Bridge.

4 miE
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort George, Ardersier
101 min walk • Fort George stands as a monumental relic of Scotland's military history, located near the village of Ardersier, northeast of Inverness. This fortress, constructed in the wake of the 1746 Battle of Culloden, was intended to secure the British government's hold over the...
5.3 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Caledonian Stadium, Inverness
134 min walk • The Caledonian Stadium, is an association football stadium situated in the Longman area of Inverness, Scotland, near the banks of the Moray Firth.
1.8 miNE
Church
Fortrose Cathedral, Fortrose and Rosemarkie
47 min walk • Fortrose Cathedral was the episcopal seat of the medieval Scottish diocese of Ross in the Highland region of Scotland. It is probable that the original site of the diocese was at Rosemarkie, but by the 13th century the canons had relocated a short distance to the south-west, to the site known as Fortrose or Chanonry.
5.2 miSW
Bridge
Kessock Bridge, Inverness
132 min walk • The Kessock Bridge carries the A9 trunk road across the Beauly Firth at Inverness, Scotland.
2.7 miNE
Specialty museum, Art museum, Museum
Groam House Museum, Fortrose and Rosemarkie
70 min walk • Groam House Museum is a museum of Celtic and Pictish Art. Located in the village of Rosemarkie in the Black Isle, Scotland, its collection contains both the Rosemarkie Stone, one of the major surviving examples of Pictish art in stone, and the Rosemarkie sculpture fragments...
2.9 miNE
Beach, Park, Outdoor activities
Rosemarkie Beach, Fortrose and Rosemarkie
75 min walk • The Rosemarkie Stone or Rosemarkie Cross, a Class II Pictish stone, is one of the major surviving examples of Pictish art in stone.
5.7 miS
Church
Barn Church, Inverness
145 min walk • The Barn Church is a parish church of the Church of Scotland at Culloden, in the Presbytery of Inverness. Although the congregation is relatively young, and only received full status as a parish church in its own right in the late 1980s, the building is of considerable historical interest.
3.7 miSE
Golf, Outdoor activities, Forts and castles
Castle Stuart, Culloden
94 min walk • Castle Stuart is a restored tower house on the banks of the Moray Firth, about 6.5 miles northeast of Inverness. The land the castle was built on was granted to James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray by his half-sister, Mary, Queen of Scots, following her return to Scotland in 1561.
6.4 miSE
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Dalcross Castle
163 min walk • Dalcross Castle is a restored 17th century tower house, about 1+1⁄2 miles southwest of Croy, Highland, Scotland, and about 7 miles northeast of Inverness. The castle stands on a ridge.
2.8 miNE
Stela
Rosemarkie sculpture fragments
71 min walk • The Rosemarkie sculpture fragments are the Pictish slabs and stone fragments other than the main Rosemarkie Stone which have been discovered in Rosemarkie, on the Black Isle of Easter Ross. There are fourteen in all. Perhaps the most widely known is the so-called Daniel Stone.
1.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Chanonry of Ross, Fortrose and Rosemarkie
48 min walk • Castle Chanonry of Ross, also known as Seaforth Castle, was located in the town of Fortrose, to the north-east of Inverness, on the peninsula known as the Black Isle, Highland, Scotland. Nothing now remains of the castle.