Black Isle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Isle of Lewis Outer Hebrides Black and white coast
Isle of Lewis Outer Hebrides Black and white coast
the sun caught the waving wheat fields starts against the old oak trees and brilliant blue sky. When nature blossoms, the warmth of the land is reflected in our souls... #nature
a stormy start to the weekend, with a fiery sky to warn of the storms ahead. Kilmuir is a point near Inverness that offers brilliant southward views of the firth and westward to the Kessock Bridge over the Great Glen fault.
A beautiful morning and breathtaking colour palate... It was a frozen morning at Munlochy, near Inverness. #trovember!

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Saw dolphins in the wild when i went to the scottish highlands so lucky. #weekendgetaway #best

Belmaduthy

Though Belmaduthy may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park and Clootie Well.

Belmaduthy
Tulloch Castle Hotel

Tulloch Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Tulloch Castle Drive Dingwall Scotland
The price is AU$153 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$153
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dingwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (738 reviews)
As soon as we parked the car , we felt a sense of safety and a very friendly warmthwelcome. Our room was beautiful and very nice. W

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Tulloch Castle Hotel
The National Hotel

The National Hotel

3 out of 5
High St Dingwall Scotland
The price is AU$85 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$85
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dingwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (199 reviews)
Friendly staff, great location and the room was a good size and comfortable.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The National Hotel
North Kessock Hotel

North Kessock Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Street Inverness Scotland
The price is AU$181 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$181
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (148 reviews)
Locality was amazing, away from city center and overlooking the water. Small boutique family hotel.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

North Kessock Hotel
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Seaside cottage by a sandy beach - dolphins, golf, near Inverness and Loch Ness

Seaside cottage by a sandy beach - dolphins, golf, near Inverness and Loch Ness

Rosemarkie Scotland
Stay at this beach cottage in Fortrose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club and Groam House Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Comfortable with the beach and walks on the doorstep.

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Seaside cottage by a sandy beach - dolphins, golf, near Inverness and Loch Ness
The Classroom Drumsmittal North Kessock Inverness

The Classroom Drumsmittal North Kessock Inverness

North Kessock Inverness
Stay at this holiday home in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve ...
The Classroom Drumsmittal North Kessock Inverness
Seashell Cottage

Seashell Cottage

3 out of 5
Seashell Cottage High Street Cromarty Scotland
Stay at this golf cottage in Cromarty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Hugh Miller’s Cottage & Museum and Cromarty Courthouse ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
My family (especially my 5 year old daughter) and I LOVED seashell cottage. Cromarty is a special place for us and the cottage was a wonderful and cozy place to stay while we were visiting. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Seashell Cottage
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Popular places to visit

Fortrose Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Fortrose Cathedral

Explore the impressive ruins of this red stone medieval church, which is renowned for its high-quality masonry work.

Fortrose Cathedral

Rosemarkie Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rosemarkie Beach during your trip to Fortrose? Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Rosemarkie Beach

Fairy Glen Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Fairy Glen Reserve, a lovely green space in Rosemarkie.

Fairy Glen Reserve

Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Fortrose at Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club

Red Castle

Find out about the history of Muir of Ord with a stop at Red Castle. Take in the art scene and countryside in the area.

Red Castle

Black Isle Brewery

Learn about the local history of Fortrose with a stop at Black Isle Brewery. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Black Isle Brewery

Activities

Invergordon In-app Audio Tour: Explore Local History, Murals and More

Invergordon In-app Audio Tour: Explore Local History, Murals and More

AU$8
per traveller
Invergordon In-app Audio Tour: Explore Local History, Murals and More
Leaving from Invergordon Cruise Port

Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Loch Ness and Outlander Sites

AU$260
per adult
Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Loch Ness and Outlander Sites
Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour

Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour

AU$260
per adult
Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour
loch Ness, Inverness and Outlander Sites from Invergordon

LOCH NESS, INVERNESS, CLAVA CAIRNS & MORE FROM INVERGORDON

AU$277
per adult
LOCH NESS, INVERNESS, CLAVA CAIRNS & MORE FROM INVERGORDON
Invergordon Port

Secret Loch Ness with Cawdor Castle and Clava Cairns

AU$296
per adult
Secret Loch Ness with Cawdor Castle and Clava Cairns
Inverness Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield and Urquhart Castle

Inverness Castle, Clava, Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness

AU$260
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Inverness Castle, Clava, Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness
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Cities near Black Isle

Urquhart Castle which includes a lake or waterhole and a ruin

Inverness

A view of sheep in a field beside Loch Eil near to Fort William, Scotland on a summers day

Muir of Ord

Platform 1864, Tain in Scotland. A typical town in the Highlands, Tain is a great place to wander around taking in the atmosphere. We visited the museum which has many examples of Tain silverware and a great insight into local history. Here's a shot of Platform 1864, a cafe at the railway station. We spent time here relaxing over lunch. There's a very good menu and the owner has made a great job in the styling of the interior.

Tain

Aerial view of the black island and Cromarty firth in the north east highlands of Scotland during autumn

Invergordon

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