Black Isle

Beach in Ross-shire

Scotland

Black Isle

Fish Farming at Avoch A tank of salmon hatchlings is airlifted by helicopter to the pens in Avoch Bay
Fish Farming at Avoch Credit: Anne Burgess

Black Isle is a peninsula located in the Scottish Highlands, specifically in Ross-shire. It is surrounded by the Moray Firth to the north, the Beauly Firth to the south, and the Cromarty Firth to the east. Black Isle is not actually an island, despite its name, as it is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land.

One of the notable attractions of Black Isle is its beautiful beaches. The peninsula offers a variety of sandy stretches along its coastline, perfect for leisurely walks, picnics, or simply enjoying the stunning views of the surrounding waters. The beaches are known for their clean and pristine environment, making them popular among locals and tourists alike.

One particularly famous beach on Black Isle is Chanonry Point. Located at the northeastern tip of the peninsula, it is renowned for its dolphin sightings. Visitors often gather here to catch a glimpse of the resident bottlenose dolphins that frequently swim close to the shore. From Chanonry Point, the views of the Moray Firth and the stunning Black Isle countryside are breathtaking.

In addition to the beaches, Black Isle offers a range of outdoor activities and attractions. The peninsula is known for its wildlife, with ample opportunities for birdwatching, hiking, and cycling. The small towns and villages scattered throughout Black Isle provide visitors with a chance to experience the rich history and culture of the Scottish Highlands. Overall, Black Isle's beaches and natural beauty make it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil escape.

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Black Isle Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.565089/-4.1684123 or Grid Reference NH7054. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fish Farming at Avoch A tank of salmon hatchlings is airlifted by helicopter to the pens in Avoch Bay
Fish Farming at Avoch
A tank of salmon hatchlings is airlifted by helicopter to the pens in Avoch Bay
Avoch A fishing village on the Black Isle.
Avoch
A fishing village on the Black Isle.
Avoch War Memorial Looking up the A832 as it leaves Avoch (which is pronounced 'Och').
Avoch War Memorial
Looking up the A832 as it leaves Avoch (which is pronounced 'Och').
Avoch Harbour There has been a harbour in Avoch (pronounced 'Och') since the 15th century.
Avoch Harbour
There has been a harbour in Avoch (pronounced 'Och') since the 15th century.
Roads department shed Dilapidated building beside A832 between Avoch and Fortrose.
Roads department shed
Dilapidated building beside A832 between Avoch and Fortrose.
Top of Ormond Hill In 1297, Sir Andrew de Moray raised his Standard at his castle at this very point. This became known as the North Rising. Men under his leadership then travelled to join William Wallace at the famous Battle of Stirling Bridge where the English Army were defeated.
Top of Ormond Hill
In 1297, Sir Andrew de Moray raised his Standard at his castle at this very point. This became known as the North Rising. Men under his leadership then travelled to join William Wallace at the famous Battle of Stirling Bridge where the English Army were defeated.
Setting sun behind treelined fence at Muiralehouse Driving west from Avoch, the setting sun highlights the beauty of the outline of these trees in winter.
Setting sun behind treelined fence at Muiralehouse
Driving west from Avoch, the setting sun highlights the beauty of the outline of these trees in winter.
Lochala Seen from near Easter Bennetsfield.
Lochala
Seen from near Easter Bennetsfield.
Partly Felled Woodland Overlooking the Moray Firth.
Partly Felled Woodland
Overlooking the Moray Firth.
Avoch Hill of Fortrose in the distance.
Avoch
Hill of Fortrose in the distance.
FREEDOM! This flag marks the spot where in 1297 Andrew de Moray raised the north against Edward I of England before heading south to join Sir William Wallace in their spectacular triumph over the English at Stirling Bridge.  Sadly Moray was fatally wounded on the day and died shortly afterwards.
FREEDOM!
This flag marks the spot where in 1297 Andrew de Moray raised the north against Edward I of England before heading south to join Sir William Wallace in their spectacular triumph over the English at Stirling Bridge. Sadly Moray was fatally wounded on the day and died shortly afterwards.
Avoch Foreshore The tide was higher than usual on this day. Looking out across from Avoch (pronounced 'och') towards Ormond Castle hill.
Avoch Foreshore
The tide was higher than usual on this day. Looking out across from Avoch (pronounced 'och') towards Ormond Castle hill.
Avoch shoreline looking towards Ormond Hill
Avoch shoreline looking towards Ormond Hill
Avoch Looking East from the harbour
Avoch
Looking East from the harbour
Avoch Cottages Taken on approach to the harbour from the east.
Avoch Cottages
Taken on approach to the harbour from the east.
A832 Taken just south of Avoch
A832
Taken just south of Avoch
A Sliver Over 99% of this grid square is under the sea! Just a very small part of land is in the square and this is it! This picture is not only representative of the land in the square, this is all there is.
A Sliver
Over 99% of this grid square is under the sea! Just a very small part of land is in the square and this is it! This picture is not only representative of the land in the square, this is all there is.
Avoch Harbour
Avoch Harbour
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Black Isle is located at Grid Ref: NH7054 (Lat: 57.565089, Lng: -4.1684123)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///mulled.expectant.mourner. Near Fortrose, Highland

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.565089,-4.1684123
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Lat/Long: 57.5682815/-4.1642705
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Lat/Long: 57.5685065/-4.1636957
Created By: almien_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 57.568593/-4.163438
Avoch
Name Gd: Abhach
Name Sco: Auch
Place: village
Population: 1000
Wikidata: Q1011342
Wikipedia: en:Avoch
Lat/Long: 57.5669032/-4.1709352
Atm
Opening Hours: 24/7
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5673076/-4.1716974
steps top
Ele: 0
Lat/Long: 57.5676213/-4.1702608
Toilets
Check Date: 2023-07-23
Lat/Long: 57.5672061/-4.1681019
Scotmid
Addr City: Avoch
Addr Housenumber: 37
Addr Postcode: IV9 8PT
Brand: Scotmid
Brand Wikidata: Q7435719
Brand Wikipedia: en:Scotmid
Operator: Scottish Midland Co-operative Society
Shop: convenience
Website: https://scotmid.coop/store/avoch/
Lat/Long: 57.5672688/-4.1718564
Station Hotel
Tourism: hotel
Lat/Long: 57.5672288/-4.1731335
Parking
Lat/Long: 57.5670543/-4.1727276
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Phone: +44 1381 620226
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 57.5674844/-4.17283
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:30; Sa 13:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: IV9 130
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 57.5671728/-4.1692139
Fast Food
Jasmine Garden
Cuisine: chinese
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 57.5672506/-4.1715132
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
Lat/Long: 57.5673677/-4.1719012
Place Of Worship
Avoch Congregational Church
Phone: +44 1381 620225
Religion: christian
Lat/Long: 57.5675003/-4.1718273
Bus Stop
Avoch Hotel
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 670061018
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Avoch Hotel
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Avoch Hotel
Naptan NaptanCode: 45324569
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.5674776/-4.1725664
Bus Stop
Avoch Hotel
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 670061019
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Avoch Hotel
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: School Brae
Naptan NaptanCode: 45324568
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 57.5673521/-4.1727345
Bus Stop
Harbour
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 670061020
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Harbour
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Avoch Harbour
Naptan NaptanCode: 45324567
Naptan Street: A832
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.5674176/-4.1673348
Bus Stop
Post Office
Naptan AtcoCode: 670061020A
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Post Office
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Post Office
Naptan NaptanCode: 45324565
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.5672536/-4.1692551
Man Made: beacon
Seamark Light Category: vertical
Seamark Light Character: F
Seamark Light Colour: red
Seamark Light Height: 7
Seamark Light Multiple: 2
Seamark Light Range: 5
Seamark Light Reference: A 3442
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 57.5670096/-4.1654188
Description: Steel sails near public art bus shelter with roof like upturned boat with bricks inscribed by local people.
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 57.567457/-4.1727784
Pub
Station Hotel Avoch
Lat/Long: 57.5672744/-4.1729558
Avoch Bay
Natural: bay
Source: OS OpenData Streetview
Lat/Long: 57.5616001/-4.1732196
Waste Basket
Source: gps survey
Lat/Long: 57.5636752/-4.1744498
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Sa 10:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: IV9 166
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 57.5632292/-4.1747529
Bench
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Lat/Long: 57.5661886/-4.1705116
Bench
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Lat/Long: 57.566231/-4.1704486
Bench
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Lat/Long: 57.5664453/-4.1700141
Bench
Source: gps survey
Lat/Long: 57.5667648/-4.1698918
Burnside Garage
Shop: car_repair
Source: Local knowledge
Lat/Long: 57.5668253/-4.1747336
Post Office
Avoch Post Office
Addr Postcode: IV9 8PT
Branch: Avoch
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Check Date: 2020-02-20
Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/1038400/avoch
Ref Pol Id: 1350
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 57.5671526/-4.1703607
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 4
Source: Local knowledge - Million Miles project
Lat/Long: 57.5673098/-4.1720371
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 4
Source: Local knowledge - Transition Black Isle's Million Miles project
Lat/Long: 57.5672235/-4.1679843
Black Isle Barbers
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 57.567141/-4.1693186
Fast Food
Harbour
Cuisine: burger;fish_and_chips;kebab;pizza
Lat/Long: 57.5671427/-4.1692369
Brenda May's
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 57.5672875/-4.1692968
Avoch Bay
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 57.5640429/-4.1647217
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 57.5657132/-4.1725712
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 57.5660011/-4.1713397
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 57.5660692/-4.1713495
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 57.5667652/-4.1698001
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 57.5664152/-4.1704489
Fast Food
Gabi's Tandoori
Cuisine: indian
Lat/Long: 57.5671026/-4.172046
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5673063/-4.1719864
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: on the outside wall
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Level: 0
Opening Hours: 24/7
Lat/Long: 57.5672954/-4.1719951
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