Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Hill of Fortrose
In or near Rosemarkie.
Hill of Fortrose — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport · 8.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Hill of Fortrose is a named hill or mountain 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
The Hill of Fortrose is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It offers a prominent vantage point over the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the region, with opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural scenery. The area is known for its historical significance, adding to its appeal for those interested in the heritage of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5886, -4.1497
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV10 8SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport — 8.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609003 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hill of Fortrose
Mountains & hills · 0.1 km
Town Hall, Church Street, Fortrose
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Fortrose
Villages · 1.3 km
Chanonry of Ross
Castles · 1.3 km
Fortrose Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Mackerchar Hall Garden of Remembrance
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Fortrose War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Fortrose Cathedral
Cathedrals · 1.4 km
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Harbour, The Shore, Fortrose
Harbours & ports · 1.5 km
St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Academy Street, Fortrose
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Fairy Glen, Rosemarkie
Wildlife reserves · 1.6 km
Fortrose Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
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Hill of Fortrose
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Town Hall, Church Street, Fortrose
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📷 5📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Chanonry of Ross
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Fortrose Parish Church
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Mackerchar Hall Garden of Remembrance
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Where to eat & stay near Hill of Fortrose
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Rosemarkie Camping & Caravan Club Site
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Culloden Moor Caravan Club Site
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Inverness Youth Hostel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon
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📷 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.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Fortrose?
- Hill of Fortrose is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV10 8SH).
- What is Hill of Fortrose?
- Hill of Fortrose — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Hill of Fortrose?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV10 8SH.
- How do I get to Hill of Fortrose?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV10 8SH. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.