Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Roy's Bay
In or near Balintore.
Roy's Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Alan Reid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn · 9.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Roy's 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
Roy's Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its scenic views and tranquil waters, making it a notable destination for nature enthusiasts. The bay offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and wildlife observation in a picturesque setting.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.8295, -3.8574
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV20 1YN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn — 9.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11152783 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roy's Bay?
- Roy's Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV20 1YN).
- What is Roy's Bay?
- Roy's Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Roy's Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Fearn, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV20 1YN.
- How do I get to Roy's Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV20 1YN. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.