Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Muir of Ord
Also known as: Am Blàr Dubh
Muir of Ord — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Muir of Ord · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Muir of Ord is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Muir of Ord, just 0.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Muir of Ord is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,690 people. Address: IV6. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.5200°, -4.4600°.
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Official information
Muir of Ord is a vibrant community located at the crossroads of several roads, historically significant for its cattle droving trade. Visitors can explore local attractions such as the distillery, community events, and scenic walks.
From the Wikipedia article
Muir of Ord (Scottish Gaelic: Am Blàr Dubh) is a village in Easter Ross, in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is situated near the western end of the Black Isle, about 9 miles (14 km) west of the city of Inverness and 5+1⁄2 miles (9 km) south of Dingwall. The village had a population of 2,840 in 2020 and sits 35 metres (115 ft) above sea level. The Scottish geologist Sir Roderick Murchison was born in the village in 1792.
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Background
History
Named Tarradale until 1862, historically access to the village was limited by the natural obstacles of the River Beauly and the River Conon. This changed in 1814 with the construction of the Conon Bridge. Cattle drivers used the new routes to transport livestock and markets were set up in 1820 close to where the village now lies.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5200, -4.4600
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Population
- 2,690
- Nearest railway station
- Muir of Ord — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.muiroford.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011555 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Muir of Ord (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Muir of Ord.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Muir of Ord railway station
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Carn a' Chlàrsair (Harper's Cairn)
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Inverness Athletic
Other places · 0.6 km
Castle Hill Henge
Castles · 0.7 km
Castle Hill Henge
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Glen Ord Distillery
Distilleries · 0.9 km
Glen Ord Distillery Visitor Centre
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Ord House Hotel
Hotels · 1.3 km
Black Isle Show
Islands · 1.3 km
Gilchrist
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Gilchrist,Old Church of Kilchrist
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Muir of Tarradale
Islands · 2.0 km
Muir of Ord is a town in the Scottish Highlands offering a variety of local sights. Visitors can explore the historic Urray Parish Church and the distinctive Urray castle. The area also features the scenic Orrin Bridge and the charming Corrie Vanie, Aultvaich watermill.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,690
- Constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Muir of Ord
43 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Muir of Ord →
📷 5Distilleries · Scottish Highlands
Glen Ord Distillery
Glen Ord Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
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Muir of Ord railway station
Muir of Ord railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Islands · Scottish Highlands
Muir of Allangrange
Muir of Allangrange in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Redcastle railway station
Redcastle railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Inverness Athletic
Inverness Athletic in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Islands · Scottish Highlands
Black Isle Show
Black Isle Show in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Torgormack
Torgormack in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Loch nam Bonnach
Loch nam Bonnach in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Islands · Scottish Highlands
Muir of Tarradale
Muir of Tarradale in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
River Orrin
River Orrin in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Glen Ord Distillery Visitor Centre
Glen Ord Distillery Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Logieside Henge
Logieside Henge — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Dun Fhamhair
Dun Fhamhair — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Castle Hill Henge
Castle Hill Henge — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Sir Hector Archibald MacDonald Memorial
Sir Hector Archibald MacDonald Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Fettes War Memorial
Fettes War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Carn a' Chlàrsair (Harper's Cairn)
Carn a' Chlàrsair (Harper's Cairn) — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Urray Parish Church
Urray Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Gilchrist,Old Church of Kilchrist
Gilchrist,Old Church of Kilchrist — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Orrin Bridge
Orrin Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 4Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Muir of Ord railway station
Muir of Ord railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Carn a' Chlàrsair (Harper's Cairn)
Carn a' Chlàrsair (Harper's Cairn) — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Other places · Scottish Highlands
Inverness Athletic
Inverness Athletic in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Castle Hill Henge
Castle Hill Henge — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Castle Hill Henge
Castle Hill Henge — archaeological in scotland highlands.
📷 5Distilleries · Scottish Highlands
Glen Ord Distillery
Glen Ord Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
Where to eat & stay near Muir of Ord
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
The Priory Hotel
The Priory Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Lovat Arms Hotel
Lovat Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Beauly Holiday Park
Beauly Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Conon Bridge Hotel
Conon Bridge Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Fairburn Activity Centre
Fairburn Activity Centre — a hostel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Holly Lodge Hotel, Strathpeffer
Holly Lodge Hotel, Strathpeffer in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic 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.
📷 5Historic 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 Muir of Ord?
- Muir of Ord is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV6).
- What is Muir of Ord?
- Muir of Ord — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Muir of Ord?
- The nearest railway station is Muir of Ord, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV6.
- Is Muir of Ord free to visit?
- Yes, Muir of Ord is free to enter.
- How do I get to Muir of Ord?
- The nearest railway station is Muir of Ord, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV6.