Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Nigg Bay
In or near Balintore.
Nigg Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Steven Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn · 7.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Nigg 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
Nigg Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a picturesque coastal landscape characterised by rugged cliffs and scenic views of the surrounding area. The bay is known for its natural beauty, providing opportunities for wildlife observation and coastal walks. Visitors can appreciate the area's geological features and the diverse marine life that inhabits the waters.
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- Coordinates
- 57.7167, -4.0500
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV19 1QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn — 7.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2641494 (CC BY 4.0)
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Caravan parks · 3.2 km
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nigg Bay?
- Nigg Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV19 1QX).
- What is Nigg Bay?
- Nigg Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Nigg Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Fearn, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV19 1QX.
- How do I get to Nigg Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Fearn, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV19 1QX.