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Black Isle

Just north of Inverness, you
will reach the Black Isle, which is
surrounded on three sides by bodies
of water. There is plenty to explore
here, with farms, woodland, quaint
villages, and a sandy beach.
The Black Isle is considered the best
place in the UK to spot bottlenose
dolphins. Head to Chanonry Point
to watch these beautiful aquatic
mammals leap just metres from the
water’s edge as they chase salmon
upstream. In fact, there’s plenty
of wildlife to see around the area,
including otters, seals and deer.
Natural highlights include the
waterfalls of Fairy Glen and the caves
on Rosemarkie Beach, while history
buffs will love checking out the many
castles, cairns, the cathedral and three
museums!

Clockwise from top:

Inverness Castle on
the banks of the
Inverness-Shire River Ness. ©Visit
Scotland/Kenny
Lam
You will begin and end your
adventure in Inverness, the capital of The Black Isle is
considered the best
the Scottish Highlands. A full day in place in the UK to
the city is a great way to kick off your spot bottlenose
itinerary and gives you enough time to dolphins.
see the highlights! Chanonry Point on
Embark on a two-hour circuit walk the Black Isle is
the perfect lookout
through the city centre and along the on the peninsula.
banks of the River Ness; be sure to ©Visit Scotland/
stop at the war memorial, botanical Kenny Lam
gardens and the Inverness Cathedral Culloden Battlefield
along the way. is the site of the
final Jacobite Rising.
For insight into the region’s history, ©Visit Scotland/
pay a visit to the Culloden Battlefield Kenny Lam
and the interactive visitor centre.
Hunker down for the night at the
luxurious Wee Ness Lodge, which
overlooks the River Ness and is just
a short drive away from the world-
famous Loch Ness.

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