Shandwick

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sunrise on Shanwick beach, a very still and enjoyable experience. Shandwick is at the end of the Great Glen fault and famed for fossils, although in a morning like this you can feel the history commune with the force of nature
sunrise on Shanwick beach, a very still and enjoyable experience. Shandwick is at the end of the Great Glen fault and famed for fossils, although in a morning like this you can feel the history commune with the force of nature
Port an Righ Where the stream flows to the shore is the spot where mariners used to bring their ships in and anchor them to the rocks. Indeed at certain tide levels it is possible to find a large iron ring secured to one of the boulders for just this purpose. In the 19th Century a proper harbour was developed at Balintore just over a mile up the coast.
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Cave and cliff close to Port an Righ The Easter Ross coastal scenery is rugged and unfrequented. There are many such rocky bluffs like this with impressive caves hollowed out by the pounding sea.
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On the cliff walk, near Shandwick
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Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

4 out of 5
Fresson Circle, Dalcross Inverness Scotland
$62 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
$74 total
Jan 24 - Jan 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Great staff, room was clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
Kincraig Castle Hotel

Kincraig Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Tomich Invergordon Scotland
$110 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
$132 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Invergordon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (278 reviews)
Staff are lovely especially Vijay

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Kincraig Castle Hotel
Golf View Hotel & Spa

Golf View Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
63 Seabank Road Nairn Scotland
$156 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
$187 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nairn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (341 reviews)
A last minute booking. Staff were always helpful, especially as the hotel was busy. Breakfast was busy and the kitchen seemed a bit rushed, but the food was good. Seats in the lounge area were quite low down. Outdoor hot tub was in maintenance which is a shame as there was no previous notification ...

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Golf View Hotel & Spa
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Modern Home in Croy, peaceful village located 15 minutes from Inverness.

Modern Home in Croy, peaceful village located 15 minutes from Inverness.

Croy Scotland
Stay at this vacation home in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cawdor Castle and Castle Stuart are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Extremely clean and stocked well. Amazing communication and recommendations from the host.

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

Modern Home in Croy, peaceful village located 15 minutes from Inverness.
The Old Mill Inn

The Old Mill Inn

2.5 out of 5
7 Brodie Pl Forres Scotland
Stay at this vacation home in Forres. Enjoy free WiFi and a garden. Popular attractions Brodie Castle and Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
The room was clean and tidy. I do have to say though, wallpaper under the window is falling off and also in the bathroom on the ceiling above the toilet. The heated towel rail arm was also loose. Room also seemed a little small, not exactly expected for what was supposed to be a superior double ...

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

The Old Mill Inn
Macbeth's Hillock

Macbeth's Hillock

2.5 out of 5
Brodie Nairn Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Nairn. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Brodie Castle and Boath House Spa are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
We were initially very tensed as we are going to Europe for first time. Communicated with the owners (Karen & George), they were very friendly and eased our anxiety. Karen met us after we checked-in and she was very friendly and helpful. My wife and daughter liked the glamping area very much, its ...

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Macbeth's Hillock
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Popular places to visit

3rd tallest LH in Scotland

Tarbat Ness Lighthouse

Find out about the history of Tain when you spend time at Tarbat Ness Lighthouse. Discover the bars in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses.

Tarbat Ness Lighthouse
Weather changes quickly in Scotland; always different amazing views!

Portmahomack Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Portmahomack with a trip to Portmahomack Harbour. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Portmahomack Harbour

Glenmorangie Distillery

4.5/5(26 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Glenmorangie Distillery during your travels in Tain. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Glenmorangie Distillery

Tain Through Time

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tain Through Time in Tain. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Tain Through Time

North Sutor Cliffs

Explore the great outdoors at North Sutor Cliffs, a lovely green space in Tain. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

North Sutor Cliffs

Browns Gallery

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Browns Gallery in Tain. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Browns Gallery

Things to do

Leaving from Invergordon Cruise Port

Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Loch Ness and Outlander Sites

$183
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

$175
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

$199
per adult
LOCH NESS, INVERNESS, CLAVA CAIRNS & MORE FROM INVERGORDON
Invergordon In-app Audio Tour: Explore Local History, Murals and More

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

$5
per traveler
Invergordon In-app Audio Tour: Explore Local History, Murals and More
Jamie at Culloden house

Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness

$186
per adult
Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness
Clan Tour of Northern Whisky Distilleries

Clan Tour of Northern Whisky Distilleries

$204
per adult
Clan Tour of Northern Whisky Distilleries
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Cities near Shandwick

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