Easter Ross & Black Isle: The Complete Guide

Easter Ross is full of history and romance – an area blessed with a fabulous pictish past, unsurpassed views from the Fyrish monument and seals basking along the shoreline.
You could easily spend a few days visiting the fascinating seaboard villages, following the Pictish Trail and drinking in the scenery whilst sipping a glass of the local Glenmorangie whisky.
The area contains a little over 4000 dwellings which are home to just over 9000 residents. The majority of the Easter Ross population lives in the three towns of Alness, Invergordon and Tain which are all located along the A9 corridor between the Cromarty Bridge and the Dornoch Bridge.
Table of Contents
- History of Easter Ross & Black Isle
- 1 Best places to See in Easter Ross & Black Isle
- 21 Best Day Trips from Easter Ross & Black Isle
- Fairy Glen Falls
- Chanonry Point
- Udale Bay
- Inverness
- Dingwall
- Fyrish Monument
- Tollie Red Kites RSPB Visitor Centre
- Hugh Millers Cottage, Cromarty
- South Sutor walk
- Nigg Old Church & Pictish Stone
- Nigg Bay Nature Reserve
- Rogie Falls
- Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve
- Ledmore and Migdale Wood
- Dornoch
- Embo beach
- Tarbat Ness Lighthouse
- Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve
- Brora to Golspie Coastal Walk and Carn Liath Broch
- Sutherland
- Isle of Skye
- Where to Stay in Easter Ross & Black Isle
- Best Time to Visit Easter Ross & Black Isle
- How to get to Easter Ross & Black Isle
Visiting Easter Ross & Black Isle for the first time and wondering what are the top places to see in the city? In this complete guide, I share the best things to do in Easter Ross & Black Isle on the first visit. To help you plan your trip, I have also included an interactive map and practical tips for visiting!
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1 Best places to See in Easter Ross & Black Isle
This complete guide to Easter Ross & Black Isle not only tells you about the very best sights and tourist attractions for first-time visitors to the city but also provide insights into a few of our personal favorite things to do.
This is a practical guide to visiting the best places to see in Easter Ross & Black Isle and is filled with tips and info that should answer all your questions!
Fortrose Cathedral

Visiting Fortrose Cathedral
Best Day Trips from Easter Ross & Black Isle
A day trip from Easter Ross & Black Isle offers the perfect opportunity to escape the urban rhythm and discover the surrounding region's charm. Whether you're drawn to scenic countryside, historic villages, or cultural landmarks, the area around Easter Ross & Black Isle provides a variety of easy-to-reach destinations ideal for a one-day itinerary.
Fairy Glen Falls

| Website | Distance: 6.5km
Visiting Fairy Glen Falls
Chanonry Point

Visiting Chanonry Point
Udale Bay
Visiting Udale Bay
Inverness

Visiting Inverness
Dingwall

Visiting Dingwall
Fyrish Monument

Visiting Fyrish Monument
Tollie Red Kites RSPB Visitor Centre

| Hours: Visitor centre open from 9am-5pm; access to outdoor viewing screens at all times; Feeding times: daily at 2.30pm in summer and 1.30pm in winter (Feeding times change when the clocks change). | Distance: 15.9km
Visiting Tollie Red Kites RSPB Visitor Centre
Hugh Millers Cottage, Cromarty

| Hours: Open daily 12-5pm April - September; Saturday-Monday in October | Distance: 16.5km
Visiting Hugh Millers Cottage, Cromarty
South Sutor walk
Visiting South Sutor walk
Nigg Old Church & Pictish Stone
Location: Nigg Stone Nigg Tain IV19 1QR United Kingdom | Hours: Church open 10am-5pm, April - October. | Distance: 20.7km
Visiting Nigg Old Church & Pictish Stone
Nigg Bay Nature Reserve
| Hours: RSPB Nigg Bay Tain IV19 1PG United Kingdom | Distance: 21.9km
Visiting Nigg Bay Nature Reserve
Rogie Falls

Visiting Rogie Falls
Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve

Visiting Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve
Ledmore and Migdale Wood
Location: Ledmore & Migdale Ardgay IV24 3AE United Kingdom | Distance: 35.1km
Visiting Ledmore and Migdale Wood
Dornoch

Visiting Dornoch
Embo beach
Location: Embo Beach(Embo Sands/Coul Links) Dornoch United Kingdom | Distance: 40.1km
Visiting Embo beach
Tarbat Ness Lighthouse

Location: Tarbat Ness Lighthouse, Tain, UK | Distance: 42.0km
Visiting Tarbat Ness Lighthouse
Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve

Visiting Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve
Brora to Golspie Coastal Walk and Carn Liath Broch

Visiting Brora to Golspie Coastal Walk and Carn Liath Broch
Sutherland

Visiting Sutherland
Isle of Skye

Visiting Isle of Skye
Where to Stay in Easter Ross & Black Isle
The best place to stay is in Tain or Cromarty, where charming inns and guesthouses provide access to whisky distilleries, scenic coastline, and dolphin-watching tours. Rural retreats in the countryside offer a secluded and peaceful Highland experience.
A 2 to 3-day stay is ideal for visiting castles, nature reserves, and distilleries. A 4-day stay allows for exploring more of the North Coast 500 and taking scenic drives through the Highlands.
Using the our Hotel and Accomodation map, you can compare hotels and short-term rental accommodations in Easter Ross & Black Isle. Simply insert your travel dates and group size, and you’ll see the best deals for your stay.