Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
North Kessock
North Kessock — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
North Kessock is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,120 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.5015°, -4.2453°.
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From the Wikipedia article
North Kessock (Gaelic: Ceasag a Tuath or Aiseag Cheasaig) is a town on the Black Isle north of Inverness.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Nearby Ord Hill has the remains of a hill fort dating back to around 550BC which was reused by the Picts around 1,000 years later. North Kessock probably existed as early as 1437, when the Dominican monastery in Inverness was granted a charter to operate a ferry to the Black Isle. This was on the pilgrim route north to St Duthac Church in Tain. The ferry was discontinued in 1982 upon the opening of the Kessock Bridge.
Description
North Kessock is the first town encountered over the Kessock Bridge. Now bypassed by the main road to the north (the A9), the town remains quiet. Its counterpart across the Beauly Firth, South Kessock, is a district of Inverness.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 57.5015, -4.2453
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV1 3XN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Population
- 1,120
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness — 2.7 km
- Official site
- nktop.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1010372 (CC0)
- wikipedia: North Kessock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: North Kessock Pier - geograph.org.uk - 30886.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
East Pier, North Kessock
Piers · 0.1 km
North Kessock Hotel
Hotels · 0.2 km
The Old Ticket Office
Natural landmarks · 0.2 km
North Kessock Community Pier
Piers · 0.2 km
Kessock
Villages · 0.4 km
South Kessock
Villages · 1.0 km
Kessock Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Kessock Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Underpass mural
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Ord Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Ord Hill, Kessock
Vineyards · 1.4 km
Thomas Telford Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
North Kessock is a village in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 1,120. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,120
- Constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Top categories near here
Things to see in North Kessock
47 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in North Kessock →
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📷 3Chapels · Scottish Highlands
Allangrange, St John's Chapel
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📷 4Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Far North Line
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📷 4Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Kessock Bridge
Kessock Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Kessock Bridge
Kessock Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Piers · Scottish Highlands
North Kessock Community Pier
North Kessock Community Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 3Stately homes · Scottish Highlands
Old Allangrange House
Old Allangrange House — architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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📷 4Islands · Scottish Highlands
Allangrange railway station
Allangrange railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Heritage railway stations · Scottish Highlands
Bunchrew railway station
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📷 3Breweries · Scottish Highlands
Black Isle Brewery
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Clootie Well
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📷 3Zoos & aquariums · Scottish Highlands
Black Isle Wildlife Park
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The Old Ticket Office
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
James's Temple, dun site
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Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Coul Point, Crannog (formerly Carn Dubh)
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Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Coul Point crannog
Coul Point crannog — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Creag A' Chaisteil, dun site
Creag A' Chaisteil, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands
Underpass mural
Underpass mural — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Knockbain War Memorial
Knockbain War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Battle of Clachnaharry Memorial
Battle of Clachnaharry Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Piers · Scottish Highlands
East Pier, North Kessock
East Pier, North Kessock — category C listed building-listed pier in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
North Kessock Hotel
North Kessock Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
The Old Ticket Office
The Old Ticket Office — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Piers · Scottish Highlands
North Kessock Community Pier
North Kessock Community Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
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Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
North Kessock Hotel
North Kessock Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Mercure Inverness
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📷 5
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Inverness Youth Hostel
Inverness Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands. Brand: Hostelling Scotland.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Bazpackers Hostel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 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.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Holly Lodge Hotel, Strathpeffer
Holly Lodge Hotel, Strathpeffer 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Kessock?
- North Kessock is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV1 3XN).
- What is North Kessock?
- North Kessock — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to North Kessock?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV1 3XN.
- Is North Kessock free to visit?
- Yes, North Kessock is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Kessock?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV1 3XN.