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Most town and village
information now appears on the hotels pages for
the particular town. However, as there are no
hotel members for the following towns we list the
relevant information below:
ALNESS
A town of Alness boasts no less than two whisky
distilleries - Dalmore and Teaninich - Alness lies
close to the shores of the Cromarty Firth. Once a
thriving ferry port, it acquired its first major
road in the 18th century and in 1810 the
Edinburgh-born engineer Thomas Telford built the
first bridge over the River Averon. A large pier
jutting out from the site of the Dalmore
distillery was built in the First World War.
CANNICH
This charismatic village is situated a few miles
from the Scottish national nature reserve of Glen
Affric. Something of a Mecca for walkers and
mountain bikers, it acts as a gateway to some of
the country’s wildest scenery, offering glimpses
of rare golden eagles and pine martens.
South of the village on Loch Mullardoch is one of
the largest hydroelectric power stations in
Scotland.
FORTROSE
With a picturesque harbour, secluded beach and
even a ruined 13th century cathedral, Fortrose has
a fascinating pedigree. A royal burgh, it is
situated on the Black Isle peninsula near
Inverness.
In the 17th century the Countess of Seaforth
ordered a local ‘witch’ to be burned to death in a
barrel of tar. Chanonry Point provides a
magnificent view of the Moray Firth and is a
favoured point from which to watch dolphins. They
are attracted by shoals of salmon making their way
up the firth.
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