Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Ardendrain
Also known as: Áirde an Droigheann
In or near Drumnadrochit.
Ardendrain in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Beauly · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ardendrain in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Beauly, located 7.5 km away. The postcode for Ardendrain is IV4 7HS, which you can use for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the site is free.
About
Ardendrain is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ardendrain (Scottish Gaelic: Àirde an Droigheann, meaning "Height of the Blackthorn) is a scattered hamlet in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is 2.5 miles (4 km) south of the village of Kiltarlity, and 11 miles (18 km) west of Inverness. The hamlet is spread over the grassy fields of Glen Convinth, with both the A833 and Belladrum Burn running directly through it. Kiltarlity Lodges, a group of four-star, self-catering cabins, is located within the hamlet.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 57.4110, -4.4800
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV4 7HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Beauly — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4787956 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ardendrain (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ardendrain?
- Ardendrain is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV4 7HS).
- What is Ardendrain?
- Ardendrain in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ardendrain?
- The nearest railway station is Beauly, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV4 7HS.
- Is Ardendrain free to visit?
- Yes, Ardendrain is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ardendrain?
- The nearest railway station is Beauly, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV4 7HS.