Inverness, Nairn & The Black Isle
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Inverness, Nairn & The Black Isle
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The city of Inverness combines the Victorian Style Market Arcade with the modern Eastgate Centre along the pedestrian high street. There are numerous places to eat and drink and so caters for a range of tastes. While you are here shop, visit the Museum and Art Gallery, walk along the Caledonian Canal or River Ness to Ness Islands.
To the east of Inverness is the Victorian Seaside resort of Nairn which offers a range of cultural and historic attractions. Explore the old fishing quarter; from the harbour you might be lucky enough to see dolphins, seals or porpoises. For the younger visitor the seafront offers crazy golf, play areas and a paddling pool. For the golfer, you are offered the chance to play on the links championship course or other courses in the locality The Nairn Golf Club is ranked 25 out of the top 100 golf courses in the world. Explore the town and shops or visit Nairn Museum or Culbin Forest with its miles of forest walks where Bronze Age man occupied 4000 years ago. The Culbin shoreline is a RSPB nature reserve with salt marshes and mudflats ideal for spotting wading birds and winter migratory birds from the north.
Between Nairn and Inverness explore Fort George a mighty fortification, Cawdor Castle linked by Shakespeare to Macbeth or Culloden Battlefield which marks the end of the Jacobite Rebellion.
The Black Isle lies north of Inverness it is not an island, but a peninsula, on the Moray and Cromarty Firths. Its fertile farmland, forested hills and sandy beaches are a complete contrast to the Great Glen. The area is home to the most northerly population of bottlenose dolphins if you are lucky they can be spotted from various viewpoints along the coast, including Chanonry point at Fortrose and Sutors at Cromarty where porpoise, whales and seals are also common. Red Kites and Ospreys are seen frequently in and around the area and Udale Bay Nature Reserve by the Cromarty Firth is very important for many species of wild duck, geese and waders. The sandy beach at Rosemarkie is recommended you could also visit Groam House Museum.
The golfers amongst you might like to play a round at Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club designed by James Braid, it offers some super sea views and also the chance of spotting some dolphins, now how many courses can claim this? The town of Cromarty at the tip of the Black Isle has a good range of traditional shops to explore, tearooms and restaurants whilst here visit Hugh Millers Museum and Birthplace Cottage. The Black Isle has many walking and cycling tracks and sea fishing is available too. Wilderness Cottages are pleased to offer a number of quality cottages in this area.
Inverness Black Isle
Price range: £200 - £425 P/W in 2013
Changeover day: Sat
- Sleeps 4
- Non Smoking
- Xmas/New Year
- Short Breaks
Redkite Log cabin is aptly named as many red kites are seen overhead in this rural location. The chalet is well equipped and provides comfortable accommodation close to Inverness and is ideally located for touring the Highlands and Islands.
Avoch - Black Isle
Price range: £300 - £475 P/W in 2013
Changeover day: Sat
- Sleeps 4
- Non Smoking
- Xmas/New Year
- Short Breaks
Welcome Cottage is a traditional fishermans cottage in the small village of Avoch on the Black Isle. The property is full of character and is a short walk from the Moray Firth coastline. Avoch itself offers a good range of village facilities.
Inverness
Price range: £345 - £540 P/W in 2013
Changeover day: Sat
- Sleeps 4
- Non Smoking
- Xmas/New Year
- Short Breaks
The Ness Bank apartment is situated in a quiet location not far from the city centre. Not quite a "Wilderness Cottage" but an ideal base for exploring the city or for those guests preferring a more lively location for their trip to the Highlands.
Cawdor Nairnshire
Price range: £350 - £610 P/W in 2013
Changeover day: Sat
- Sleeps 6
- Non Smoking
- Star rating
- Xmas/New Year
- Short Breaks
Burnside Cottage of Geddes dates back the 1800c and although recently renovated retains much of the original character, it has been beautifully finished inside and provides a delightful self catering cottage with plenty of outdoor activities locally.
Nairn
Price range: £390 - £595 P/W in 2013
Changeover day: Sat
- Sleeps 4
- Non Smoking
- Xmas/New Year
- Short Breaks
Brackenhaugh is a delightful cottage situated six miles from the pretty seaside village of Nairn on the Moray Firth coast. The property enjoys a peaceful location and would make an ideal base for exploring not only this area but Morayshire and Speyside.
Kirkhill - Inverness
Price range: £390 - £595 P/W in 2013
Changeover day: Sat
- Sleeps 4
- Non Smoking
- Short Breaks
Beech Lodge is situated not far from the village of Beauly and the City of Inverness. The property enjoys uninterrupted views of the Beauly Firth and Ben Wyvis. Tastefully furnished and equipped to a high standard, the property would make an ideal base.
Kirkhill - Inverness
Price range: £390 - £595 P/W in 2013
Changeover day: Sat
- Sleeps 4
- Non Smoking
- Short Breaks
Rowan Lodge is situated near the small village of Beauly and the City of Inverness. The property tastefully furnished and equipped to a high standard enjoys uninterupted views towards the Beauly Firth and Ben Wyvis.
Fortrose - Black Isle
Price range: £395 - £595 P/W in 2013
Changeover day: Sat
- Sleeps 4
- Non Smoking
- Xmas/New Year
- Short Breaks
Reyflat Barn is a unique property situated less than ten minutes drive from the village of Rosemarkie on the Black Isle. The property recently completed sits in an elevated position with views across rolling farmland and down to the Moray Firth coastline.
Avoch - Black Isle
Price range: £515 - £675 P/W in 2013
Changeover day: Sat
- Sleeps 4
- Non Smoking
- Xmas/New Year
- Short Breaks
The Old Net Store is located in the pretty coastal village of Avoch on the Black Isle near Inverness. The property is bright and spacious and makes an excellent base. Dolphins and seals are regulary spotted on the coastline and boat trips are available.
Evanton nr Dingwall - Easter Ross
Price range: £675 - £875 P/W in 2013
Changeover day: Sat
- Sleeps 8
- Xmas/New Year
- Short Breaks
Balachladdich is a traditional country house, situated just twenty minutes from the City of Inverness.The property overlooks the waters of the Cromarty Firth and it's position would make an ideal base for exploring the Highlands further.
Nairn
Price range: £800 - £1200 P/W in 2013
Changeover day: Sat
- Sleeps 4
- Non Smoking
- Green Awards
- Star rating
- Short Breaks
Scots Pine Lodge is striking property not far from the City of Inverness. Architecurally designed to ensure a carbon neutral built, the property utilises the latest green technology. Beautifully furnished, the property has a 5 star Visit Scotland Grading.
Nairn
Price range: £800 - £1200 P/W in 2013
Changeover day: Sat
Silver Birch Lodge is a beautiful five star eco friendly lodge in a woodland setting, with views across to the Moray Firth and the Black Isle. Equipped and furnished to the highest of standards this property would make an ideal retreat for a couple.
