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There are several very pleasant local walks through farmland and woodland
and there is a delightful cycle route along the north shore of the Beauly
Firth. Ben Wyvis (3433 ft) and Strathglass offer excellent hillwalking
within easy reach.
Wildlife
In summer there is usually a colony of seals with their young on the
sand flats in the Beauly Firth close to Tarradale House. Red Kites frequently
fly overhead and dolphins can be seen at North Kessock and Chanonry
Point, Fortrose.
Other Attractions
The Black Isle is noted for its rolling scenery, outstanding coastline
and gentle climate.
Fortrose Cathedral, Groam House Museum in Rosemarkie (with superb Pictish
symbol stones) and Hugh Miller’s Cottage in Cromarty are all on
the Black Isle while a little further afield are superb castles, Inverewe
Gardens, Loch Ness, Fort George, Ullapool and Dornoch.
Shopping and Dining
Food shopping is conveniently close at Muir of Ord and Dingwall. There
are places to eat in Muir of Ord and Beauly and some excellent restaurants
in Inverness.
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