Fortrose Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fortrose Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements
Fortrose Cathedral showing building ruins, a church or cathedral and a cemetery
Fortrose
Fortrose Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and building ruins
Fortrose which includes heritage elements, general coastal views and heritage architecture

Experience authentic Highland culture in Fortrose, a town that retains strong connections to its past through historic buildings and traditional events.

Wander around the quaint Highland town of Fortrose, a historic area in the southern part of the Black Isle peninsula. Find spectacular ruins, picturesque churches and breathtaking landscapes and discover the historic buildings of the town. Look for dolphins, seals and even otters splashing about in the waters of the adjacent Moray Firth inlet.

The town began with the construction of Fortrose Cathedral. The cathedral, now a red-stone ruin in the centre of the town, was built in the mid-1200s and the rest of Fortrose grew around it. Explore what remains of the medieval church, stopping at the tomb of Countess Euphemia and the freestanding chapter house.

The surrounding Cathedral Square is lined with elegant Victorian houses and village pubs. Visit in August for the annual St. Boniface Fair, a celebration of Highland culture featuring crafts, performances and music. Locals often don traditional costumes for the celebrations. The Town Hall, with impressive paintings hanging on its walls, also hosts cultural events throughout the year.

Enjoy the scenic views from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, a 19th-century building on a low cliff looking out to the estuary. Take a moment to reflect inside the peaceful, simple interior before walking down to the nearby beach.

Watch dolphins skim across the Moray Firth at Chanonry Point. The playful creatures come here to feed and are most commonly seen at high tide throughout the year. From the lighthouse at the tip of the point, admire views in both directions along the firth. Play a few rounds of golf on the scenic peninsula's course, which is over 100 years old.

Fortrose is about a 35-minute drive from Inverness Airport, which receives flights from major U.K. cities including London, Manchester and Belfast. Each season offers different reasons to visit Fortrose and the Black Isle. Enjoy the crisp and clear mornings of fall or the longer and warmer days of summer.

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

4 out of 5
GLEBE STREET, Inverness, Scotland
The price is ₹22,294 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
₹22,294
₹26,753 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (738 reviews)
"Hotel was nice. Area was fine."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
B&B HOTEL Inverness

B&B HOTEL Inverness

3 out of 5
63 Academy Street, Caledonia House, Inverness, Scotland
The price is ₹15,577 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
₹15,577
₹18,692 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Great location
"It’s a great location, close to rail station and city center where you’ll find lots of shopping and dining options. The river is a block away with more options across the bridge. As many hotels are doing these days, you have to request room cleaning and/or new towels. Not a big deal but worth mentioning. ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

B&B HOTEL Inverness
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

4 out of 5
Fresson Circle, Dalcross, Inverness, Scotland
The price is ₹16,502 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹16,502
₹19,803 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (906 reviews)
Best hotel by an airport I have ever visited.
"Everyone there were wonderful to deal with!! Great experience to be a hotel right next to an airport."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pleasant Point Holiday Cottages

Pleasant Point Holiday Cottages

3.5 out of 5
Pleasant Point, Wester Balmungie, Fortrose, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Fortrose. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a picnic area. Popular attractions Rosemarkie Beach and Fairy Glen Reserve are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
"Lovely quiet cottage in working farm. Modern and well provisioned. We would certainly stay again."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Pleasant Point Holiday Cottages
Reyflat Barn

Reyflat Barn

3 out of 5
Reyflat Farm Raddery, Fortrose, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Fortrose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Fairy Glen Reserve and Groam House Museum are located ...
Reyflat Barn
Highland Apartments By Mansley

Highland Apartments By Mansley

4 out of 5
Living by the Bridge, 20-23 Bridge St, Inverness, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Inverness ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (491 reviews)
"This was a gorgeous apartment. Everything was so convenient. Things were nearby and the view was amazing from the room. Also, it was great that they gave us complementary items for breakfast. Thank you for a lovely time."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Highland Apartments By Mansley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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