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Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands

Avoch

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Avoch — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.

Avoch, towns & cities in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Inverness Airport · 8.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Avoch is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,020 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.5693°, -4.1753°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Avoch ( OKH; from the Scottish Gaelic: Abhach – meaning mouth of the stream) is a harbour-village located on the south-east coast of the Black Isle, on the Moray Firth.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Ormond Castle or Avoch Castle was a stronghold built on the site and served as a royal castle to William the Lion; passed on to the Morays of Petty then Archibald the Grim, Lord of Galloway, upon his marriage to Joanna de Moravia in 1362. Descendants of Archibald, were to take the title of Earl of Ormonde from the castle. Legend has it that the village was founded by survivors of the Spanish Armada in 1588.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
57.5693, -4.1753
District
Highland
Postcode
IV9 8QY
Parliamentary constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Population
1,020
Nearest railway station
Inverness Airport — 8.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Avoch is a town located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 1,020. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
1,020
Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Things to see in Avoch

23 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Avoch →

Harbour, Avoch📷 3

Harbours & ports · Scottish Highlands

Harbour, Avoch

Harbour, Avoch — harbor in Avoch, Highland, Scotland, UK.

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Munlochy Bay📷 3

Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Munlochy Bay

Munlochy Bay — bay in Highland, Scotland, UK.

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Ormond Castle📷 3

Castles · Scottish Highlands

Ormond Castle

Ormond Castle — castle in Highland, Scotland, UK.

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George Street, Avoch - geograph.org.uk - 1901127📷 3

Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands

Steel Sails

Steel Sails — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
War memorial, Avoch - geograph.org.uk - 4108908📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Avoch War Memorial

Avoch War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Inscription on the east side of Matheson's Stone - geograph.org.uk - 3747825📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Matheson's Stone

Matheson's Stone — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Avoch from Ormond Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6692963📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

De Moray Memorial Cairn

De Moray Memorial Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 1259126📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Fletcher Burial Enclosure

Fletcher Burial Enclosure — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
War memorial, Avoch - geograph.org.uk - 4108908📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Highlands

Free Church, Toll Road, Avoch

Free Church, Toll Road, Avoch — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free
Avoch Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 3797886📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Highlands

Avoch Parish Church, Braehead, Avoch

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

Free
The Roskill Burn - geograph.org.uk - 2763684📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Highlands

St Duthac's Church,Suddie

St Duthac's Church,Suddie — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free
Henrietta Street, Avoch - geograph.org.uk - 5729560📷 5

Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands

Henrietta Bridge

Henrietta Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Giant Bellflower beside the High Drive, Rosehaugh - geograph.org.uk - 7222602📷 5

Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands

Bridge, Rosehaugh House

Bridge, Rosehaugh House — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The NE end of the West Drive to Rosehaugh, Black Isle - geograph.org.uk - 5944359📷 5

Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands

Bridge Over Killen Burn, Rosehaugh House

Bridge Over Killen Burn, Rosehaugh House — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Mourning for HM Queen Elizabeth II - Saltire Flag on Ormond Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7281216📷 5

Vineyards · Scottish Highlands

Ormond Castle

Ormond Castle — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Arkendeith Quarry - home of the sandstone of Fortrose Cathedral - geograph.org.uk - 3395581📷 5

Literary houses · Scottish Highlands

Arkendeith Tower

Arkendeith Tower — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.

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Track beside Arrie Wood - geograph.org.uk - 7887576📷 5

Villages · Scottish Highlands

Kilmuir

Kilmuir — a village in scotland highlands.

Quite a garden - geograph.org.uk - 6538890📷 5

Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands

Fortrose Bay

Fortrose Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.

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Henrietta Street, Avoch - geograph.org.uk - 5729560📷 5

Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands

Avoch Bay

Avoch Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.

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Trig point on Mount Eagle - geograph.org.uk - 7040275📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Mount Eagle

Mount Eagle — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.

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Slopes of Wood Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6931999📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Wood Hill

Wood Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.

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Trig point on Mount Eagle - geograph.org.uk - 7040275📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Mount Eagle

Mount Eagle — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 256 m.

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Walking the circular track of Wood Hill - geograph.org.uk - 8155335📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Wood Hill

Wood Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 119 m.

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Nearby

Avoch Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 3797886📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Highlands

Avoch Parish Church, Braehead, Avoch

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

Free
George Street, Avoch - geograph.org.uk - 1901127📷 3

Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands

Steel Sails

Steel Sails — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
War memorial, Avoch - geograph.org.uk - 4108908📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Avoch War Memorial

Avoch War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
War memorial, Avoch - geograph.org.uk - 4108908📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Highlands

Free Church, Toll Road, Avoch

Free Church, Toll Road, Avoch — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free
Henrietta Street, Avoch - geograph.org.uk - 5729560📷 5

Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands

Henrietta Bridge

Henrietta Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Harbour, Avoch📷 3

Harbours & ports · Scottish Highlands

Harbour, Avoch

Harbour, Avoch — harbor in Avoch, Highland, Scotland, UK.

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Where to eat & stay near Avoch

Places to stay

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

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Fortrose Bay Campsite

Fortrose Bay Campsite — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Free↗ fortrosebaycampsite.co.uk
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.

Free↗ fortrosebaycampsite.co.uk
North Kessock Community Garden - geograph.org.uk - 7565998📷 7

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

North Kessock Hotel

North Kessock Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.

↗ northkessockhotel.co.uk
Culloden House - geograph.org.uk - 4295808📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Culloden House

Culloden House — a hotel in scotland highlands.

↗ cullodenhouse.co.uk
Millburn Academy - geograph.org.uk - 3279259📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Highlands

Inverness Youth Hostel

Inverness Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands. Brand: Hostelling Scotland.

Free↗ hostellingscotland.org.uk
Ballantyne House, Academy Street - geograph.org.uk - 5515437📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Highlands

Black Isle Hostel

Black Isle Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.

Places to eat & drink

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.

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.

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.

↗ her.highland.gov.uk
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.

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.

↗ her.highland.gov.uk
Snowy morning in Strathpeffer - geograph.org.uk - 6031283📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

Holly Lodge Hotel, Strathpeffer

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

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Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands

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Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Avoch?
Avoch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV9 8QY).
What is Avoch?
Avoch — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Avoch?
The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV9 8QY.
Is Avoch free to visit?
Yes, Avoch is free to enter.
How do I get to Avoch?
Drivers can navigate to postcode IV9 8QY. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.