Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Alness Bay
In or near Evanton.
Alness Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.

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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
- Alness — 3.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11152785 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

HMS Fieldfare
Other places · 1.5 km

Royal Airforce Seaplane Base Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km

Evanton Airfield Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km

Alness Old Parish Church
Historic churches · 2.1 km

Alness Old Parish Church (ruin)
Historic houses · 2.1 km

Teaninich Castle
Historic houses · 2.2 km

Cullicudden Church and burial ground
Historic churches · 2.3 km

Evanton railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.5 km

Teaninich
Distilleries · 2.5 km
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Novar House
Historic houses · 2.5 km

Balconie Castle
Castles · 2.6 km

Fyrish
Historic houses · 2.7 km
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Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Royal Airforce Seaplane Base Memorial
Royal Airforce Seaplane Base Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Evanton Airfield Memorial
Evanton Airfield Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Alness Old Parish Church
Alness Old Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Alness Old Parish Church (ruin)
Alness Old Parish Church (ruin) — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Teaninich Castle
Teaninich Castle — house in Highland, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Alness Bay
Places to stay
Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Black Rock Holiday Park
Black Rock Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Kincraig Castle Hotel
Kincraig Castle Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Dingwall Camping and Caravanning Club
Dingwall Camping and Caravanning Club — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Rosemarkie Camping & Caravan Club Site
Rosemarkie Camping & Caravan Club Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Fortrose Bay Campsite
Fortrose Bay Campsite — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon
Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Holly Lodge Hotel, Strathpeffer
Holly Lodge Hotel, Strathpeffer in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
93-97 Academy Street, Inverness
93-97 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
67 Church Street, Inverness
67 Church Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
15-21 Queensgate, Inverness
15-21 Queensgate, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic 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.