My Nairn (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
A heads up of potential major traffic disruption to the Kessock and Cromaty bridges early next year: Bridge repairs ‘will not clash’ Repairs to two major road bridges in the Highlands will not happen at the same time, Transport Scotland has said. Preparatory work ahead of full-scale refurbishment could be carried out on the Cromarty Bridge next [...]
360 Cities (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009
Panoramic photo by Geoff Mather . Loch Torridon is a Sea Loch and has several parts this is a view of parts of the Upper Loch.
360 Cities (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
Panoramic photo by Geoff Mather . There are some great walks to be taken either beside this Loch or in the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve beside the Loch.
360 Cities (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
Panoramic photo by Geoff Mather . Another view of the Loch from one of the short walks along the shore line.
360 Cities (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
Panoramic photo by Geoff Mather . Whilst navigating around Wester Ross area we took a break overlooking this Loch for a few minutes.
OberonHouston (Free subscription) | 18/10/2009
Congratulations to the mighty Ross County football club who are now sitting proud at the top of the Scottish First Division after a 1-0 victory over the struggling Airdrie United yesterday. Many years ago when I lived in Inverness, there was many a wintry Saturday I would make the half hour drive north with my son over the Kessock Bridge and the Black Isle to the Highland town of Dingwall, the home...
What's New on Co. Sutherland? (Free subscription) | 30/08/2009
Is it worthwhile plodding through the Sutherland Estate papers in the National Library of Scotland? A frequently asked question. This family is a good example of just how much information you can dig out from these old records. Alexander Bain (c1822-5/5/1908) and Catherine Ross (6/01/1830-22/04/1919). Alexander is the son of William Bain and Janet Murray. Catherine was born in Rogart, daughter of Donald...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 23/07/2009
Holiday Home near Cromarty Firth. Swiss Cottage is set amidst the natural splendour of Easter Ross, Balnagown Estate - historic seat of the Clan Ross - is a rich blend of farmland, woodland and heather-clad hills and is just a mere 30 minutes’ drive from Inverness, the Highland Capital and just north of the Cromarty and Moray Firths. Steeped in a history that spans generations, the Estate has...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 23/07/2009
Holiday Home near the Cromarty Firth, Easter Ross. Set amidst the natural splendour of Easter Ross, Balnagown Estate - historic seat of the Clan Ross - is a rich blend of farmland, woodland and heather-clad hills and is just a mere 30 minutes’ drive from Inverness, the Highland Capital and just north of the Cromarty and Moray Firths. Steeped in a history that spans generations, Marybank Lodge...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 23/07/2009
Holiday Home, Cromarty, Black Isle. Set in the heart of the Black Isle Peninsula’s stunning scenery, just 18 miles north of the Highland capital of Inverness, The Old Stables has been lovingly restored to provide good holiday accommodation in a quiet rural setting.Superb location for exploring or just relaxing and enjoying the unspoilt scenery. Lovely beaches, golf courses, boat trips, dolphin...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 23/07/2009
Gardeners Cottage, Invergordon, Easter Ross. Set in the northern Highlands where the lochs are deep, the air clear and the long beaches perfect for meandering along, there is space and time to refresh the mind, indulge in passions and revive the spirits at Gardeners Cottage in Balnagown. Set amidst the natural splendour of Easter Ross, Balnagown Estate - historic seat of the Clan Ross - is a rich blend...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 23/07/2009
Holiday Cottage, Invergordon on Cromarty Firth. This attractive, single storey holiday cottage was formerly the forester’s cottage on a Highland country estate. Situated close to a hamlet it is tastefully refurbished to provide attractive accommodation in a quiet setting. There are woodland and riverside walks leading down to the shores of the Cromary Firth, home of a large colony of seals. Easy...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 21/07/2009
Holiday Cottage, Cromarty, Black Isle. This beautifully renovated, detached holiday cottage, Albany , is situated in Cromarty - the Highlands’ best preserved historic village. Located on the tip of the Black Isle and at the entrance of the Cromarty Firth, the village provides a wealth of attractions - unique architecture, a lovely sandy beach, bird reserves and bottlenose dolphins, which can...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 21/07/2009
Holiday Cottage on Cromarty Firth. Set amidst the natural splendour of Easter Ross, Balnagown Estate - historic seat of the Clan Ross - is a rich blend of farmland, woodland and heather-clad hills and is just a mere 30 minutes’ drive from Inverness, the Highland Capital and just north of the Cromarty and Moray Firths. Steeped in a history that spans generations, the Estate has been transformed...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 21/07/2009
Self Catering Farm Cottage, Cromarty Firth. Enjoying wonderful views towards the Cromarty Firth, this renovated former farm cottage, Crickley Cottage , is an excellent holiday base for touring the Highlands, the west coast, Sutherland and Caithness. Visit Orkney Islands (day trip bus available) or Inverness nearby. Loch Ness with the ruins of Urquhart Castle and the historic Black Isle village of Cromarty...
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