Ardvannie

Settlement in Ross-shire

Scotland

Ardvannie

Dounie and copse A quiet stretch of the old A9 between Tain and Ardgay - much less frequented after the opening of the Dornoch Firth Bridge in 1991.
Dounie and copse Credit: Peter Moore

Ardvannie is a small village located in the county of Ross-shire, in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom. Situated on the eastern coast, it can be found approximately 12 miles north of the town of Tain and 25 miles northeast of the city of Inverness. The village is nestled between the Dornoch Firth to the east and the rolling hills of the Easter Ross countryside to the west.

With a population of around 500 residents, Ardvannie retains a strong sense of community. The village is characterized by its picturesque setting, with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and easy access to the waterfront. The Dornoch Firth itself is a prominent feature, offering opportunities for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife watching.

The village has a small number of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a local shop. For further amenities, residents often commute to neighboring towns.

Ardvannie is also well-positioned for outdoor enthusiasts, with the nearby Scottish Highlands offering a multitude of hiking trails, nature reserves, and golf courses. The village is also a short drive away from the famous Royal Dornoch Golf Club, renowned for its championship courses.

Overall, Ardvannie provides a peaceful and scenic living environment, with its coastal location, natural beauty, and proximity to larger towns making it an attractive place for both permanent residents and visitors seeking a peaceful Highland retreat.

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Dounie and copse A quiet stretch of the old A9 between Tain and Ardgay - much less frequented after the opening of the Dornoch Firth Bridge in 1991.
Dounie and copse
A quiet stretch of the old A9 between Tain and Ardgay - much less frequented after the opening of the Dornoch Firth Bridge in 1991.
Automotive graveyard An old Ford Prefect, Triumph Dolomite and Austin Maestro amongst others just fading away.... After asking folk who live locally, I find that the collector is a delightful older gentleman know as Big Iain.
Automotive graveyard
An old Ford Prefect, Triumph Dolomite and Austin Maestro amongst others just fading away.... After asking folk who live locally, I find that the collector is a delightful older gentleman know as Big Iain.
Automotive graveyard 2 More cars degrading
Automotive graveyard 2
More cars degrading
Afternoon service to Wick DMU 158723 heading north
Afternoon service to Wick
DMU 158723 heading north
Bracken debris beside A836 Bracken grows high and densely forming a total blanket over land and excluding most other plant life. In the autumn the plants die back tumbling and crumbling through winter to form a mulch through which a new mass of fronds will grow in the spring.
Bracken debris beside A836
Bracken grows high and densely forming a total blanket over land and excluding most other plant life. In the autumn the plants die back tumbling and crumbling through winter to form a mulch through which a new mass of fronds will grow in the spring.
Field at Ardvannie The field lies north of the A836 at Ardvannie, a location below Dounie Wood. The distant ground with plantations lies on the north side of the Dornoch Firth.
Field at Ardvannie
The field lies north of the A836 at Ardvannie, a location below Dounie Wood. The distant ground with plantations lies on the north side of the Dornoch Firth.
View towards the Dornoch Firth
View towards the Dornoch Firth
A836 towards Tain  Heading north east.
A836 towards Tain
Heading north east.
A836 heading east  Towards Tain.
A836 heading east
Towards Tain.
A836 towards Tain  Heading south east.
A836 towards Tain
Heading south east.
Woodland east of the A836
Woodland east of the A836
Struie Hill - March 2015 Looking toward Struie hill (and the mast adorning the summit) from the path that traverses the ridge.
Struie Hill - March 2015
Looking toward Struie hill (and the mast adorning the summit) from the path that traverses the ridge.
Dornoch Firth View Looking across the Dornoch Firth with the tide well out from a train passing through Ardvannie.
Dornoch Firth View
Looking across the Dornoch Firth with the tide well out from a train passing through Ardvannie.
Towards Spinningdale Looking across the Dornoch Firth towards Spinningdale from a Wick-bound train on a bright late-March morning.
Towards Spinningdale
Looking across the Dornoch Firth towards Spinningdale from a Wick-bound train on a bright late-March morning.
Old fence post, cairn and rocks on the top of the Struie
Old fence post, cairn and rocks on the top of the Struie
Ditch, Dounie Draining low lying ground at the foot of Struie Hill.
Ditch, Dounie
Draining low lying ground at the foot of Struie Hill.
Struie Hill The steep northern end of the ridge.  The highest point is some distance away to the south and is easily ascended from the Struie road.
Struie Hill
The steep northern end of the ridge. The highest point is some distance away to the south and is easily ascended from the Struie road.
Field near Ardvannie As the coastal plain gets squeezed by Struie Hill, the ground turns to woodland in contrast to the big fields around Edderton.  A small field remains beside the A836.
Field near Ardvannie
As the coastal plain gets squeezed by Struie Hill, the ground turns to woodland in contrast to the big fields around Edderton. A small field remains beside the A836.
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Ardvannie is located at Grid Ref: NH6887 (Lat: 57.856231, Lng: -4.222123)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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