Alanais

Settlement in Ross-shire

Scotland

Alanais

St.Ninian's Chapel in Spring
St.Ninian's Chapel in Spring Credit: Peter Moore

Alanais is a small village located in the county of Ross-shire, Scotland. Situated in the Scottish Highlands, it is nestled between the picturesque mountain ranges and lush green valleys that characterize the region. The village is part of the wider administrative area of Ross and Cromarty.

With a population of around 500 inhabitants, Alanais maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, consisting of traditional stone cottages and a few modern houses. The surrounding landscape offers breathtaking views, attracting visitors who seek to explore the natural beauty of the area.

Alanais benefits from its proximity to various outdoor recreational activities. The nearby River Ness is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts, renowned for its salmon and trout stocks. Additionally, the village is surrounded by expansive forests, making it an ideal location for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

Despite its small size, Alanais boasts a few amenities to cater to its residents. The village has a local convenience store, providing essential groceries and supplies. For more extensive shopping needs, residents can easily access larger towns within a short drive.

Transportation in Alanais is primarily reliant on private vehicles, given the village's rural location. However, public transportation options, such as buses, are available, connecting residents to neighboring towns and cities.

In summary, Alanais offers a tranquil and scenic setting for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle amidst the stunning Scottish Highlands. Its natural surroundings and close community make it an attractive location for both residents and visitors looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Ross-shire.

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Alanais Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.695581/-4.249763 or Grid Reference NH6669. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St.Ninian's Chapel in Spring
St.Ninian's Chapel in Spring
Looking west from Millcraig Farmer had been muck spreading so one had that lovely aroma of the country side - thankfully the photo cannot convey this!
Looking west from Millcraig
Farmer had been muck spreading so one had that lovely aroma of the country side - thankfully the photo cannot convey this!
Minor road near Millcraig Farm
Minor road near Millcraig Farm
Road junction near Nonikiln
Road junction near Nonikiln
Road junction near Alness
Road junction near Alness
Minor road near Alness
Minor road near Alness
Heading north out of Alness On National Cycle Route 1.
Heading north out of Alness
On National Cycle Route 1.
Turn right for National Cycle Route 1
Turn right for National Cycle Route 1
Crop field north of National Cycle Route 1
Crop field north of National Cycle Route 1
Grazing north of Alness South of National Cycle Route 1.
Grazing north of Alness
South of National Cycle Route 1.
National Cycle Route 1 Heading east towards Tain.
National Cycle Route 1
Heading east towards Tain.
Heading north east on National Cycle Route 1 Towards Tain.
Heading north east on National Cycle Route 1
Towards Tain.
Grazing near Balnaguisich Off National Cycle Route 1.
Grazing near Balnaguisich
Off National Cycle Route 1.
National Cycle Route 1, Balnaguisich Heading east towards Tain.
National Cycle Route 1, Balnaguisich
Heading east towards Tain.
Obsdale Primary School, Alness
Obsdale Primary School, Alness
West Newfield Park, Alness A recent housing development in Alness.
West Newfield Park, Alness
A recent housing development in Alness.
A9 lay-by
A9 lay-by
Closed road, Alness Completely closed, but there was always the trick of cutting through the golf club car park. However somebody's son or daughter had thought of that and placed the opposite fence precisely to prevent that.  Thanks!

A local provided a work round by directing me through a nearby quarry!
Closed road, Alness
Completely closed, but there was always the trick of cutting through the golf club car park. However somebody's son or daughter had thought of that and placed the opposite fence precisely to prevent that. Thanks! A local provided a work round by directing me through a nearby quarry!
Show me another place!

Alanais is located at Grid Ref: NH6669 (Lat: 57.695581, Lng: -4.249763)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

Also known as: Alness

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.695581,-4.249763
Alness
Name En: Alness
Name Gd: Alanais
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Network: National Rail
Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/ass/
Network Wikidata: Q26334
Operator: ScotRail
Operator Website: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/stations-and-facilities/ass
Operator Wikidata: Q18356161
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Ref Crs: ASS
Source: NPE
Train: yes
Wikidata: Q2635560
Wikipedia: en:Alness railway station
Lat/Long: 57.6944251/-4.2499451
Alness
Name Gd: Alanais
Name Sco: Alnes
Place: town
Population: 5830
Wikidata: Q582452
Wikipedia: en:Alness
Lat/Long: 57.6959431/-4.2541572
Taxi
High Street
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Naptan CommonName: High Street
Naptan Indicator: o/s Taxi Office
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Naptan NaptanCode: 45327384
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.6958174/-4.2531543
Taxi
Mitchell Lane
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Naptan CommonName: Mitchell Lane
Naptan Indicator: at High Street
Naptan Landmark: High Street
Naptan NaptanCode: 45327396
Naptan Street: Mitchell Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.6958127/-4.2559397
Bus Stop
Morrisons
Naptan AtcoCode: 6700712337A
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Morrisons
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: Morrisons
Naptan NaptanCode: 45323278
Naptan Street: B817
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.693487/-4.2442335
Bus Stop
Morrisons
Naptan AtcoCode: 6700712337B
Naptan Bearing: NW
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Naptan Indicator: opp
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Naptan NaptanCode: 45323276
Naptan Street: B817
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.6932949/-4.244423
Bus Stop
High Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 6700713440B
Naptan Bearing: W
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Naptan NaptanCode: 45323295
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.6960608/-4.2571466
Bus Stop
High Street
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 6700713445A
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: High Street
Naptan Indicator: o/s Royal Bank
Naptan Landmark: Royal Bank of Scotland
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Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 57.6958866/-4.2538131
Bus Stop
High Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 6700713445B
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: High Street
Naptan Indicator: o/s Country Carpets
Naptan Landmark: Job Centre
Naptan NaptanCode: 45323297
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.6957256/-4.2537695
Bus Stop
Obsdale
Naptan AtcoCode: 670090035A
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Obsdale
Naptan Indicator: opp Service Point
Naptan Landmark: Service Point
Naptan NaptanCode: 45323294
Naptan Street: Obsdale Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.6956146/-4.2483926
Bus Stop
Obsdale
Naptan AtcoCode: 670090035B
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Obsdale
Naptan Indicator: o/s Service Point
Naptan Landmark: Service Point
Naptan NaptanCode: 45323293
Naptan Street: Obsdale Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.6958052/-4.248287
Bus Stop
High Street
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 670090038A
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: High Street
Naptan Indicator: at Market Street
Naptan Landmark: Market Street
Naptan NaptanCode: 45323282
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 57.6952196/-4.2473613
Bus Stop
High Street
Naptan AtcoCode: 670090038B
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: High Street
Naptan Indicator: opp Market Street
Naptan Landmark: Market Street
Naptan NaptanCode: 45323279
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.6949997/-4.2470959
Post Office
Source: OS OpenData StreetView
Lat/Long: 57.6959469/-4.2535957
Alness War Memorial
Historic: memorial
Lat/Long: 57.6954445/-4.2495266
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 10
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 57.6945104/-4.2500696
Access: yes
Leisure: playground
Lat/Long: 57.6947831/-4.2569289
Post Box
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 57.6965255/-4.2436602
Cafe
Cafe Picante
Lat/Long: 57.6957255/-4.2543805
Dalmore Furnishings
Shop: furniture
Lat/Long: 57.6960984/-4.2558929
Campbell Eye Care
Shop: optician
Lat/Long: 57.6958564/-4.2555468
The Therapy Rooms
Shop: massage
Lat/Long: 57.696052/-4.2554815
Fast Food
Chinese $ Thai Takeaway
Lat/Long: 57.6960828/-4.2557546
Sheer perfection
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 57.6959541/-4.2538109
Home Hardware
Shop: hardware
Lat/Long: 57.6960781/-4.2555892
Bank
RBS
Atm: yes
Brand: RBS
Brand Wikidata: Q160126
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Bank of Scotland
Official Name: Royal Bank of Scotland
Lat/Long: 57.6959644/-4.2540104
J & M Patterson
Shop: hardware
Lat/Long: 57.6960383/-4.2553586
Shop: butcher
Lat/Long: 57.6961798/-4.2566386
Savers
Brand: Savers
Brand Wikidata: Q7428189
Brand Wikipedia: en:Savers (UK retailer)
Official Name: Savers Health & Beauty
Shop: chemist
Lat/Long: 57.6958918/-4.2559954
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 57.6959423/-4.2564044
Office: estate_agent
Lat/Long: 57.6959363/-4.256319
Shop: clothes
Lat/Long: 57.6959633/-4.256603
Pharmacy
Alness Pharmacy
Dispensing: yes
Healthcare: pharmacy
Lat/Long: 57.6959781/-4.2568474
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 57.6960159/-4.2571766
Shop: charity
Lat/Long: 57.6960021/-4.2570687
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 57.6960557/-4.2552623
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 57.6946554/-4.2420892
Generator Method: photovoltaic
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Generator Source: solar
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Lat/Long: 57.6946289/-4.2420276
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
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Lat/Long: 57.6959641/-4.2525177
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 57.6959656/-4.2524882
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
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Lat/Long: 57.6978196/-4.2549384
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
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Lat/Long: 57.6995188/-4.2502847
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
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Lat/Long: 57.6969646/-4.2467979
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
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Lat/Long: 57.694148/-4.2445743
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
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Lat/Long: 57.6941401/-4.244644
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Power: generator
Lat/Long: 57.6956115/-4.2446829
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
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Location: roof
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Lat/Long: 57.6937146/-4.2421487
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6939306/-4.2421447
Cafe
Grounded
Addr City: Alness
Addr Housenumber: 5
Addr Postcode: IV17 0TY
Addr Street: Obsdale Road
Internet Access: yes
Internet Access Fee: no
Opening Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +44 1349880776
Website: https://www.rosskeenfreechurch.co.uk/capstone
Lat/Long: 57.6956729/-4.2497405
Tullochard Guest House
Tourism: guest_house
Lat/Long: 57.6964366/-4.2454424
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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