Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Fortrose Bay
In or near Avoch.
Fortrose Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Richard Dorrell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport · 6.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Fortrose 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
Fortrose Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. This coastal area features a mix of sandy beaches and rocky shorelines, offering scenic views of the surrounding landscape. It is known for its diverse wildlife, including various seabird species and marine life. The bay provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and birdwatching, making it a notable spot for nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5740, -4.1384
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV10 8TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport — 6.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11152787 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Harbour, The Shore, Fortrose
Harbours & ports · 0.6 km
St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Academy Street, Fortrose
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Fortrose
Villages · 0.8 km
Fortrose Cathedral
Cathedrals · 0.9 km
Fortrose War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Mackerchar Hall Garden of Remembrance
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Chanonry of Ross
Castles · 1.0 km
Town Hall, Church Street, Fortrose
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Fortrose Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Fortrose Bay Campsite
Caravan parks · 1.4 km
Hill of Fortrose
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Hill of Fortrose
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Harbours & ports · Scottish Highlands
Harbour, The Shore, Fortrose
Harbour, The Shore, Fortrose — harbor in Fortrose, Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Academy Street, Fortrose
St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Academy Street, Fortrose — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Cathedrals · Scottish Highlands
Fortrose Cathedral
Fortrose Cathedral — church in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Fortrose War Memorial
Fortrose War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Mackerchar Hall Garden of Remembrance
Mackerchar Hall Garden of Remembrance — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Fortrose Bay
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Fortrose Bay Campsite
Fortrose Bay Campsite — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Rosemarkie Camping & Caravan Club Site
Rosemarkie Camping & Caravan Club Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Culloden House
Culloden House — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
North Kessock Hotel
North Kessock Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Culloden Moor Caravan Club Site
Culloden Moor Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Inverness Youth Hostel
Inverness Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands. Brand: Hostelling Scotland.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
93-97 Academy Street, Inverness
93-97 Academy Street, 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.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
15-21 Queensgate, Inverness
15-21 Queensgate, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
67 Church Street, Inverness
67 Church Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fortrose Bay?
- Fortrose Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV10 8TU).
- What is Fortrose Bay?
- Fortrose Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Fortrose Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV10 8TU.
- How do I get to Fortrose Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV10 8TU.