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Fortrose Beach is a mainly sandy beach located on the Black Isle, which is known for its relatively mild climate. The beach stretches for approximately a mile and a half from Fortrose Harbour to Chanonry Point in the east, offering stunning views over the Moray Firth.
Walking is a popular pastime at this sand and shingle beach, and visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the shore or take a more energetic hike to Chanonry Point. The point is home to a scenic lighthouse, now in private ownership, and a popular viewpoint at the end of a spit of land. The beach is also renowned for its dolphin spotting opportunities, with the best times to see them being just after low tide.
Fortrose Harbour, located at the western end of the beach, was once a bustling commercial port but is now a peaceful and picturesque backwater leased by the Chanonry Sailing Club. Visitors can find parking along Wester Greengates and at Chanonry Point, with direct access to the beach. The nearby town centre of Fortrose offers toilets, shops, and places to eat and drink, while the beach is also close to a campsite and an historic 18-hole golf course.
The golf course features a plaque marking the spot where the Brahan Seer, a local prophet, was burnt as a witch in the 17th century. Fort George, a historic fortification, can also be seen from the beach across the mouth of the Moray Firth.
Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 92% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 13mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 91% |
| Min temperature | 10°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 13mph | |
The tide at Fortrose Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:30 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:36 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Shops
Dogs are allowed
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Chanonry Point (0.3 miles)
Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club (0.4 miles)
Fairy Glen (1.5 miles)
The Highlanders' Museum (Queen's Own Highlanders Collection) (1.8 miles)
Fort George (1.8 miles)
Dolphin Trips Avoch (2.1 miles)
Inverness Railway Station (3.2 miles)
The Cheese Pantry at Connage (3.3 miles)
Castle Stuart Golf Links (3.5 miles)
All distances are approximate
just over a mile north as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 20 miles north as the seagull flies, around 46 miles by road.
around 20 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 44 miles by road.
around 21 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 21 miles north as the seagull flies, around 45 miles by road.
around 23 miles north as the seagull flies, around 48 miles by road.
around 25 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 49 miles by road.
around 27 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 50 miles by road.
around 28 miles north as the seagull flies, around 53 miles by road.
around 28 miles north as the seagull flies, around 53 miles by road.
Location: Fortrose
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NH734562
Coordinates: 57°34'41"N 4°7'4"W
Mapcode: GBR J86P.NHH
What 3 Words: waking.models.drove
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: Highland
Nearest postcode: IV10 8RX
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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