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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands

Alness Bay

In or near Evanton.

Alness Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.

Jetty in Alness Bay - geograph.org.uk - 5539365

Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Alness · 3.2 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Alness Bay is a named natural feature in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Place summary

Alness Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a scenic coastal landscape, characterised by its rugged coastline and surrounding hills. The bay is known for its varied marine life and offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and wildlife observation. The area is also significant for its natural beauty, attracting visitors interested in the region's ecology and geography.

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Coordinates
57.6732, -4.2851
District
Highland
Postcode
IV16 9XJ
Parliamentary constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Nearest railway station
Alness3.2 km

Sources

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Documentation hut, Scottish Wool Growers Depot, Evanton - geograph.org.uk - 4995955📷 3

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Royal Airforce Seaplane Base Memorial

Royal Airforce Seaplane Base Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Documentation hut, Scottish Wool Growers Depot, Evanton - geograph.org.uk - 4995955📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Evanton Airfield Memorial

Evanton Airfield Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Harvested field beside B817 near Alness - geograph.org.uk - 1531889📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Highlands

Alness Old Parish Church

Alness Old Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Harvested field beside B817 near Alness - geograph.org.uk - 1531889📷 3

Historic houses · Scottish Highlands

Alness Old Parish Church (ruin)

Alness Old Parish Church (ruin) — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic houses · Scottish Highlands

Teaninich Castle

Teaninich Castle — house in Highland, Scotland, UK.

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Where to eat & stay near Alness Bay

Places to stay

Blackrock Bunkhouse Evanton - geograph.org.uk - 1858769📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Highlands

Black Rock Holiday Park

Black Rock Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.

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A9 near Kincraig House Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 3851766📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Kincraig Castle Hotel

Kincraig Castle Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.

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Remains of the A9 - geograph.org.uk - 2156560📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Highlands

Delny Glamping

Delny Glamping — a campsite in scotland highlands.

Pedestrian level crossing, Dingwall - geograph.org.uk - 6935742📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Dingwall Camping and Caravanning Club

Dingwall Camping and Caravanning Club — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Roadside camping at Rosemarkie - geograph.org.uk - 3602980📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Highlands

Rosemarkie Camping & Caravan Club Site

Rosemarkie Camping & Caravan Club Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.

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Fortrose , Ness Road - geograph.org.uk - 4972739📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Fortrose Bay Campsite

Fortrose Bay Campsite — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

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Places to eat & drink

Invergordon - High Street - geograph.org.uk - 5201191📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon

Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

Holly Lodge Hotel, Strathpeffer

Holly Lodge Hotel, Strathpeffer in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Blackfriars pub, Academy St, Inverness - geograph.org.uk - 5919805📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

93-97 Academy Street, Inverness

93-97 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Fraser Street, Inverness - geograph.org.uk - 5853233📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

67 Church Street, Inverness

67 Church Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Inverness Victorian Market - geograph.org.uk - 8294620📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

15-21 Queensgate, Inverness

15-21 Queensgate, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

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Entrance plaza, Inverness railway station - geograph.org.uk - 4526785📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness

Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alness Bay?
Alness Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV16 9XJ).
What is Alness Bay?
Alness Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
How do I get to Alness Bay?
The nearest railway station is Alness, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV16 9XJ.
How do I get to Alness Bay?
The nearest railway station is Alness, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV16 9XJ.