Fortrose

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Fortrose Cathedral which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture
Fortrose Cathedral which includes a cemetery, a church or cathedral and building ruins
Fortrose
Fortrose Cathedral which includes building ruins, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Fortrose featuring heritage elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Experience authentic Highland culture in Fortrose, a town that retains strong connections to its past through historic buildings and traditional events.

Wander around the quaint Highland town of Fortrose, a historic area in the southern part of the Black Isle peninsula. Find spectacular ruins, picturesque churches and breathtaking landscapes and discover the historic buildings of the town. Look for dolphins, seals and even otters splashing about in the waters of the adjacent Moray Firth inlet.

The town began with the construction of Fortrose Cathedral. The cathedral, now a red-stone ruin in the centre of the town, was built in the mid-1200s and the rest of Fortrose grew around it. Explore what remains of the medieval church, stopping at the tomb of Countess Euphemia and the freestanding chapter house.

The surrounding Cathedral Square is lined with elegant Victorian houses and village pubs. Visit in August for the annual St. Boniface Fair, a celebration of Highland culture featuring crafts, performances and music. Locals often don traditional costumes for the celebrations. The Town Hall, with impressive paintings hanging on its walls, also hosts cultural events throughout the year.

Enjoy the scenic views from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, a 19th-century building on a low cliff looking out to the estuary. Take a moment to reflect inside the peaceful, simple interior before walking down to the nearby beach.

Watch dolphins skim across the Moray Firth at Chanonry Point. The playful creatures come here to feed and are most commonly seen at high tide throughout the year. From the lighthouse at the tip of the point, admire views in both directions along the firth. Play a few rounds of golf on the scenic peninsula's course, which is over 100 years old.

Fortrose is about a 35-minute drive from Inverness Airport, which receives flights from major U.K. cities including London, Manchester and Belfast. Each season offers different reasons to visit Fortrose and the Black Isle. Enjoy the crisp and clear mornings of fall or the longer and warmer days of summer.

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
4 out of 5
GLEBE STREET, Inverness, Scotland
The price is S$353 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
S$353
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery
The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery
4 out of 5
8-15 Ness Bank, Inverness, Scotland
The price is S$320 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$320
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Inverness. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
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River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 out of 5
CHURCH ST 83-97, Inverness, Scotland
The price is S$327 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
S$327
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Pleasant Point Holiday Cottages
Pleasant Point Holiday Cottages
3.5 out of 5
Pleasant Point, Wester Balmungie, Fortrose, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Fortrose. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Rosemarkie Beach and Fairy Glen Reserve are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
"Lovely quiet cottage in working farm. Modern and well provisioned. We would certainly stay again."

Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2025

Pleasant Point Holiday Cottages
Reyflat Barn
Reyflat Barn
3 out of 5
Reyflat Farm Raddery, Fortrose, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Fortrose. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Fairy Glen Reserve and Groam House Museum are located ...
Reyflat Barn
The Black Isle Apartment
The Black Isle Apartment
3.5 out of 5
33 High Street, Fortrose, Fortrose, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Fortrose. Popular attractions Fortrose Cathedral and Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club are located nearby.
The Black Isle Apartment
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