Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Town Hall, Church Street, Fortrose
In or near Rosemarkie.
Town Hall, Church Street, Fortrose — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport · 7.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Town Hall in Fortrose, you can reach it via Inverness Airport, which is approximately 7.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is IV10 8TE. Entry to the Town Hall is free.
About
Town Hall, Church Street, Fortrose is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB31817). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 31/08/1983 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Burgh Fortrose NGR NH 72648 56721 Coordinates 272648, 856721 — 1839-41, galleried rectangular church with Gothic detail. South front and east gable ashlar, north front and west gable rubble. South front of 4 bays with tall centre windows originally lighting pulpit; at outer bays doors with gallery windows above. All openings pointed arched with hood-moulds; astragals at windows with intersecting traceried tops; intersecting traceried fanlights above doors. Moulded eaves course. Slated roof. Interior stripped of gallery and pulpit. Single storey modern extension on north. — Built as Fortrose chapel of east; QUOAD SACRA parish erected, 1873; abandoned as a church, 1931. Contains Mackenzie of Seaforth portraits, formerly at Brahan Castle.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Fortrose Cathedral is a historic site located in a tranquil square in Fortrose, known for its beautiful red sandstone architecture. Although only a small portion of the cathedral remains, visitors can appreciate its fine architectural details, including stone vaulting and window tracery, reflecting centuries of Scottish history.
Place summary
The Town Hall, located on Church Street in Fortrose, is a category B listed building in the Scottish Highlands. This structure serves as a notable example of local architecture and community history.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5825, -4.1316
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV10 8TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport — 7.1 km
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q17828337 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Town Hall, Church Street, Fortrose?
- Town Hall, Church Street, Fortrose is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV10 8TE).
- What is Town Hall, Church Street, Fortrose?
- Town Hall, Church Street, Fortrose — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Town Hall, Church Street, Fortrose?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV10 8TE.
- Is Town Hall, Church Street, Fortrose a listed building?
- Town Hall, Church Street, Fortrose is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Town Hall, Church Street, Fortrose free to visit?
- Yes, Town Hall, Church Street, Fortrose is free to enter.
- How do I get to Town Hall, Church Street, Fortrose?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV10 8TE.