Culnacraig

Settlement in Cromartyshire

Scotland

Culnacraig

A misty day Taken on film in 2002.

We had a drive around before we caught the ferry visiting places close to where we stayed in 1977. It had not changed that much.
A misty day Credit: Malcolm Neal

Culnacraig is a small village located in the county of Cromartyshire, Scotland. Situated on the eastern coast of the Highlands, it is nestled between the picturesque Cromarty Firth to the north and the rolling hills of the Black Isle to the south. The village is part of the larger administrative district of Cromarty, and it falls under the jurisdiction of the Highland Council.

With a population of around 300 residents, Culnacraig exudes a charming rural atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, with a scattering of small businesses catering to the local community's needs. The landscape surrounding Culnacraig is characterized by its natural beauty, featuring lush green fields, tranquil lochs, and stunning views of the nearby mountains.

The village is well-connected to the rest of Cromartyshire, with good road links to the nearby town of Cromarty, situated approximately 5 miles to the east, and other surrounding villages. Public transportation options include regular bus services that connect Culnacraig to the wider region.

Culnacraig offers its residents and visitors a range of recreational activities, including access to scenic walking and cycling routes, fishing opportunities in the Cromarty Firth, and birdwatching in the nearby RSPB nature reserves. The village also hosts several community events throughout the year, such as a summer fair and a festive Christmas market.

Overall, Culnacraig is a peaceful and idyllic village, perfect for those seeking a tranquil retreat amidst the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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A misty day Taken on film in 2002.

We had a drive around before we caught the ferry visiting places close to where we stayed in 1977. It had not changed that much.
A misty day
Taken on film in 2002. We had a drive around before we caught the ferry visiting places close to where we stayed in 1977. It had not changed that much.
Coast near Culnacraig
Coast near Culnacraig
Minor road from Culncraig to Achvraie Looking north-westward.
Minor road from Culncraig to Achvraie
Looking north-westward.
Minor road between Culnacraig and Achvraie Looking north-westward.
Minor road between Culnacraig and Achvraie
Looking north-westward.
Minor road descending towards Culnacraig Looking south-eastward.
Minor road descending towards Culnacraig
Looking south-eastward.
Minor road near to Achnacarinan Looking south-westward.
Minor road near to Achnacarinan
Looking south-westward.
Minor road heading towards Achduart Looking south-eastward.
Minor road heading towards Achduart
Looking south-eastward.
Wet moorland above Achnacarinan Skirted by the road to Culnacraig. The Garbh Choireachan rises in the distance.
Wet moorland above Achnacarinan
Skirted by the road to Culnacraig. The Garbh Choireachan rises in the distance.
Old croft buildings At Achnacarinan.
Old croft buildings
At Achnacarinan.
Moorland above Horse Sound Viewed from the Achduart road.
Moorland above Horse Sound
Viewed from the Achduart road.
House near Achduart
House near Achduart
Driveway to the Old School House Achduart. A very remote and beautiful spot for a school. The children must have had to walk miles from the surrounding townships.
Driveway to the Old School House
Achduart. A very remote and beautiful spot for a school. The children must have had to walk miles from the surrounding townships.
Access track to 167 Achduart and Achduart crofts At the end of the track, a path continues to Culnacraig.
Access track to 167 Achduart and Achduart crofts
At the end of the track, a path continues to Culnacraig.
End of the public road at Achduart
End of the public road at Achduart
Minor road to Culnacraig Culnacraig consists of a small scattering of houses by the shore of Loch Broom.
Minor road to Culnacraig
Culnacraig consists of a small scattering of houses by the shore of Loch Broom.
Blue roofed house at Culnacraig Above the house, the Stornoway search and rescue helicopter can be seen. It had been called out to air lift an injured walker who had fallen thirty feet. While performing the rescue, another call came, informing them that two canoeists were in difficulty. See....<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/News/Ross-double-rescue-drama-07062011.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/News/Ross-double-rescue-drama-07062011.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Blue roofed house at Culnacraig
Above the house, the Stornoway search and rescue helicopter can be seen. It had been called out to air lift an injured walker who had fallen thirty feet. While performing the rescue, another call came, informing them that two canoeists were in difficulty. See....LinkExternal link
End of the public road at Culnacraig
End of the public road at Culnacraig
Croft at Culnacraig Below the slopes of Garbh Coireachan.
Croft at Culnacraig
Below the slopes of Garbh Coireachan.
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Culnacraig is located at Grid Ref: NC0604 (Lat: 57.983214, Lng: -5.2752455)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Culnacraig
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