Piers · Scottish Highlands
North Kessock Community Pier
In or near North Kessock.
North Kessock Community Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
Douglas Nelson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
North Kessock Community Pier is a seaside pier on the coast of the Scottish Highlands — Victorian pleasure architecture on stilts, still standing. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 2.8 km away. Postcode area IV1.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
North Kessock Community Pier is a historic site that served as a crossing point for the Moray Firth and Beauly Firth. It is now maintained by a charitable trust and offers free access for activities such as boating, kayaking, and fishing, along with scenic walks and local amenities.
Place summary
North Kessock Community Pier is located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV1. This pier serves as a local access point to the waters of the Moray Firth, facilitating both recreational and transport activities.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5012, -4.2480
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV1 3XN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Phone
- +44 7802 915741
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness — 2.8 km
- Official site
- www.northkessockpier.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w730774527 (ODbL)
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Villages · 0.2 km
South Kessock
Villages · 1.0 km
Kessock Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
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Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Underpass mural
Public art & sculpture · 1.3 km
Thomas Telford Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
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Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
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Vineyards · 1.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Kessock Community Pier?
- North Kessock Community Pier is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV1 3XN).
- What is North Kessock Community Pier?
- North Kessock Community Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Kessock Community Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV1 3XN.
- Is North Kessock Community Pier free to visit?
- Yes, North Kessock Community Pier is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Kessock Community Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV1 3XN.