Cnoc Ard

Settlement in Ross-shire

Scotland

Cnoc Ard

Skaraval at Port Nis View along the coast from Skaraval at Port Nis. — Skaraval at Port Nis Credit: Ajay Tegala

Cnoc Ard is a small village located in the county of Ross-shire, in the Highland region of Scotland. Situated on the picturesque Black Isle peninsula, Cnoc Ard offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby Moray Firth.

The village is known for its peaceful and idyllic setting, making it a popular destination for those seeking a tranquil retreat. The landscape in and around Cnoc Ard is characterized by rolling hills, lush green meadows, and dense woodlands, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching.

Despite its small size, Cnoc Ard boasts a strong sense of community with a range of amenities available for residents and visitors alike. The village has a local shop, a post office, and a pub where locals and tourists can gather for a drink and a chat. Additionally, there is a primary school serving the village and the surrounding areas.

Cnoc Ard is also well-positioned for exploring the wider region. The nearby town of Tain, with its historic architecture and charming shops, is just a short drive away. Inverness, the regional capital, is also within easy reach, offering a wider range of amenities and attractions.

Overall, Cnoc Ard is a peaceful and scenic village on the Black Isle peninsula, providing a perfect base for exploring the stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Ross-shire and the Scottish Highlands.

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Cnoc Ard Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.493972/-6.2405557 or Grid Reference NB5364. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Skaraval at Port Nis

View along the coast from Skaraval at Port Nis.

Ajay Tegala

Dun Eistean cairn with distant view of Butt of Lewis lighthouse

Catherine Morgan

Dun Eistean bridge and houses in Knockaird

Catherine Morgan

Port of Ness

Catherine Morgan

Port of Ness Post Office

Catherine Morgan

Rocky headland at Port of Ness

Houses at Callicvol sit above the beach.

Alan Reid

Port Nis

In around 1999, the Ordnance Survey replaced English-language placenames in the Western Isles with Gaelic-language names. Some of the more prominent features (e.g. Isle of Barra; Stornoway; Sound of Harris) do have bilingual labels but, on the whole, villages, lochs, peaks etc. generally have the Gaelic names on the modern-day mapping. Because the English versions have a tendency not to appear on the maps any more, I have decided to use them in my image titles and, as such, a translation will be readily available from the Gaelic labelling on the map. (NB I have not translated some of the more minor loch and river names, where I have not easily found the English version.)

Ralph Greig

St Molveg's Church, Eoropie

Colin Park

A857 entering Port of Ness

Colin Park

Harbour at Port of Ness

Colin Park

Footbridge linking Lewis with Dun Eistean

Colin Park

Dun Eistean & connecting bridge near Butt of Lewis

Colin Park

Cunndal Drownings Memorial, Eoropie

This is a memorial to the men lost here on 5th March 1885, when the local fishing fleet was caught in a terrible gale. Two boats attempted to seek shelter at Cunndal, just north of this point. Both boats and twelve men – all from Eoropie - were lost.

Colin Park