Shirley's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Must see on your trip to Cromarty, the Birthplace of our local hero Hugh Miller run by the National Trust for Scotland
20 locals recommend
Hugh Miller's Cottage
Church StreetMust see on your trip to Cromarty, the Birthplace of our local hero Hugh Miller run by the National Trust for Scotland
Cromarty Courthouse
Church StreetInteresting local museum, well worth a visit
Cromarty Lighthouse
1 George StEco Ventures
Victoria PlaceBook a boat trip to spot the dolphins
Chanonry Point Holiday Cottage
Ness RoadBest place to catch a glimpse of the dolphins
Take a short walk up to the beautiful waterfalls along the Fairy Glen
37 locals recommend
Fairy Glen Falls
Take a short walk up to the beautiful waterfalls along the Fairy Glen
Atmospheric place of interest, where ‘Cloots’ (material rags) were once hung as gifts for the Fairies
19 locals recommend
Munlochy Clootie Well
A832Atmospheric place of interest, where ‘Cloots’ (material rags) were once hung as gifts for the Fairies
Groam House Museum
High StreetInteresting little museum with Pictish Stones and artwork
Rosemarkie Beach
Kincurdie DriveGreat beach with cafe and tennis court
Fortrose Cathedral
7 Cathedral SquareVisit the historic town of Fortrose
Nigg Ferry Terminal
Take a trip on the Cromarty to Nigg Ferry
Nigg
Take a trip on the local ferry over to Nigg
Follow the Pictish Stone Trail and visit the Seaboard villages of Hilton, Shandwick and Balintore
6 locals recommend
Shandwick
Follow the Pictish Stone Trail and visit the Seaboard villages of Hilton, Shandwick and Balintore
Dornoch Beach
Further afield a day trip to Dornoch makes for a great time
Dunrobin Castle
Clava Cairns
Archaeological site of interest, a beautiful and atmospheric place
You can’t pass through Inverness without a visit to Culloden Battlefield
259 locals recommend
Culloden Battlefield station
You can’t pass through Inverness without a visit to Culloden Battlefield
Loch Ness
Nessy Spotting
Urquhart Castle
Another must see before leaving Inverness
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The walk along the shore, up through the woods to the top of the south Souter provides wonderful views and much local interest
South Sutor
The walk along the shore, up through the woods to the top of the south Souter provides wonderful views and much local interest
The Links station
Stroll along Cromarty shore front
Join the Wild Swimmers, Canoeists, Paddleboards and Skiffs for a day of water sports, or just enjoy a stroll along the beach
Cromarty Cinema
Join the Wild Swimmers, Canoeists, Paddleboards and Skiffs for a day of water sports, or just enjoy a stroll along the beach
A great local walk to an impressive sea arch. Please note the path can be overgrown and is steep on the way down to the shore.
Macfarquhar's Bed
A great local walk to an impressive sea arch. Please note the path can be overgrown and is steep on the way down to the shore.
Learnie Red Rock trails
A832Great Mountain Biking trails for all abilities
Fyrish Monument
Great views over the Firth from this short hill climb
For the Munro Baggers, our local Ben Wyvis is a long 16km walk, taking 4-6hrs, but worth it for the view
17 locals recommend
Ben Wyvis
For the Munro Baggers, our local Ben Wyvis is a long 16km walk, taking 4-6hrs, but worth it for the view
Food scene
The Cheese House
The best selection of cheese found anywhere, addictive
The Cromarty Bakery
8 Bank StFantastic bread and bakes
Church Street Cafe
22B Church StreetGreat for lunches, a cuppa and ice creams
Slaughterhouse Coffee
Simply great coffee
Sutor Creek Cafe
21 Bank StGreat local restaurant and wood fired oven pizza takeaway
The Royal Hotel
1 Marine TerraceGreat for a meal out or a drink
Cromarty brewing Co.
Great local ale
The Egg box Shop
A vending machine providing Fresh Eggs and Tatties just outside Cromarty
Cromarty Arms Inn
Church Streetstop for a pint
We have a local grocery shop, a fantastic bakers, an amazing Dutch cheese shop, a Post Office, several gift shops, and two pubs
Cromarty Stores
15 Bank StWe have a local grocery shop, a fantastic bakers, an amazing Dutch cheese shop, a Post Office, several gift shops, and two pubs
IV10 Cafe Bar Deli
18 High StGreat place, booking required
Crofters Cafe Bar
11 Marine TerraceGreat for a bite if in Rosemarkie
Rosemarkie Beach
Kincurdie DriveCoffee and bites on your beach visit
Fresh fruit, veg and locally farmed meats plus deli foods available to buy. You can also pick your own fruit.
10 locals recommend
Black Isle Berries
Fresh fruit, veg and locally farmed meats plus deli foods available to buy. You can also pick your own fruit.
The Storehouse
Highland Farm Cafe
Shopping
Calluna
1 Church StLovely boutique clothes and gifts shop
Ingrid's House
16 Church StUnique gifts and Scandinavian homeware shop
The Emporium
11 High StLocated on the High Street, gifts, books and coffee
Gardiner & Gardiner
2 High StA fantastic antique shop, with unique gifts and finds for all budgets.
Cromarty Pottery
Shore StreetBeautiful pottery work
Gallery48
48 Shore StUnique art and handcrafted gifts
Arts
The Cromarty Bakery
8 Bank StOften hosting music gigs, art classes and exhibitions
Cromarty Cinema
Yes, we have our very own Cinema! A must visit to catch a film.
Nature
For the Birdwatchers, a
Great variety and number of waders and different species can be seen, RSPB bird hide
RSPB Udale Bay
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Great variety and number of waders and different species can be seen, RSPB bird hide
Poyntzfield Herb Nursery
A wide variety of herbs for sale in a pretty walled garden
Black Rock Gorge