Alturlie

Settlement in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Alturlie

Odd sky towards Kessock Bridge
Odd sky towards Kessock Bridge Credit: Dave Thompson

Alturlie is a small village located in the Inverness-shire region of Scotland. Situated approximately eight miles east of Inverness, it lies on the southern banks of the Moray Firth. Alturlie is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, with rolling hills and stunning views of the coastline.

The village is home to a close-knit community and offers a peaceful and tranquil lifestyle for its residents. Alturlie primarily consists of residential properties, with a mix of traditional cottages and modern homes. The village maintains a charming and quaint atmosphere, with well-maintained gardens and flower-filled streets.

Despite its small size, Alturlie offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a local convenience store, a post office, and a primary school, providing essential services within the village itself. For further amenities, residents can easily access nearby towns such as Inverness, which offers a wider range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.

The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby Moray Firth is renowned for its diverse marine life, including dolphins and seals, making it a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts. The village is also a short distance from the picturesque Black Isle, with its beautiful beaches and nature reserves.

Alturlie benefits from excellent transport links, with regular bus services connecting the village to Inverness and other nearby towns. The Inverness Airport is within easy reach, providing convenient air travel options for both domestic and international destinations.

In summary, Alturlie is a charming village in Inverness-shire, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting, a close-knit community, and easy access to amenities and outdoor activities.

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Alturlie Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.517774/-4.1467834 or Grid Reference NH7149. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Odd sky towards Kessock Bridge
Odd sky towards Kessock Bridge
Moray Firth towards the Kessock Bridge
Moray Firth towards the Kessock Bridge
Moray Firth towards the Kessock Bridge
Moray Firth towards the Kessock Bridge
Towards Alturlie Point
Towards Alturlie Point
Towards Alturlie Point
Towards Alturlie Point
Moray Firth at Alturlie Point Looking across to Munlochy Bay
Moray Firth at Alturlie Point
Looking across to Munlochy Bay
Moray Firth at Alturlie Point
Moray Firth at Alturlie Point
Petty Bank Navigation Buoy, Inverness Firth The Petty Bank Lateral Navigation Buoy not only marks the channel into and out of Inverness but also marks the end of a sewer outfall. Note the strong tide running just after High Water.
Petty Bank Navigation Buoy, Inverness Firth
The Petty Bank Lateral Navigation Buoy not only marks the channel into and out of Inverness but also marks the end of a sewer outfall. Note the strong tide running just after High Water.
A Non-white Christmas The wind-whipped sea is brown, the sky grey and the bright rainbow over the Black Isle tells of rain; the temperature was 13ºC.
A Non-white Christmas
The wind-whipped sea is brown, the sky grey and the bright rainbow over the Black Isle tells of rain; the temperature was 13ºC.
The Other End of the Rainbow The rainbow in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2741221">NH7147 : A Non-white Christmas</a> was one end of a complete arch, and this is the other end. There's even a faint hint of a double rainbow.
The Other End of the Rainbow
The rainbow in NH7147 : A Non-white Christmas was one end of a complete arch, and this is the other end. There's even a faint hint of a double rainbow.
Over fields to the Moray Firth near Allanfearn
Over fields to the Moray Firth near Allanfearn
Moray Firth coast at Allanfearn
Moray Firth coast at Allanfearn
The beach at Alturlie Looking along the shore of the Moray Firth towards Alturlie Point.
The beach at Alturlie
Looking along the shore of the Moray Firth towards Alturlie Point.
Grazings at Brecknish Currently occupied by a pair of horses.
Grazings at Brecknish
Currently occupied by a pair of horses.
The rear access to Alturlie
The rear access to Alturlie
At the Brecknish junction on the Alturlie road
At the Brecknish junction on the Alturlie road
Ripening cereal at Blackhill
Ripening cereal at Blackhill
Road to Lower Cullernie
Road to Lower Cullernie
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Alturlie is located at Grid Ref: NH7149 (Lat: 57.517774, Lng: -4.1467834)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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