Chanonry Point, Scenic viewpoint in Fortrose, Scotland
Chanonry Point is a peninsula in Scotland's Highlands that juts into the Moray Firth. From this spot, you can see across the water and toward the Black Isle on the other side.
The Chanonry Point lighthouse was built in 1846 to guide ships safely along the Scottish coast. This was a key step for maritime safety in the region.
Local residents pass down maritime stories through generations, maintaining the cultural heritage of the Highland region.
You can park at Wester Greengates or use the limited spaces right at the point itself. The location is easy to reach on foot, and visiting at low tide gives you more shoreline to explore.
Bottlenose dolphins swim regularly in the Moray Firth, especially when hunting for salmon at low tide. This is one of Scotland's best spots to watch these marine mammals in their natural setting.
Location: Highland
GPS coordinates: 57.57414,-4.09179
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03
Inverness is a place where history and nature sit side by side. Medieval castles stand on the cliffs above the river, while ancient stone circles hidden in the countryside tell stories from thousands of years ago. You can walk through the city center and find Victorian buildings, churches, and markets all within reach of each other. Just beyond the city, you'll find Loch Ness stretching through the glens, forests reaching up into the Cairngorms, and quiet spots where you can watch wildlife or follow paths along the river islands. The region holds layers of Scottish history. You can visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle on the loch shore, explore the Bronze Age burial chambers at Clava Cairns, or stand on Culloden Battlefield where one of Britain's last major battles took place. Fort George remains one of the most complete 18th-century military fortresses you can walk through. In the city itself, Victorian architecture lines the streets, with the cathedral and castle both commanding views from high ground. For visitors, the mix of places to explore makes Inverness feel like a crossroads of different worlds. You can spend an afternoon in museums and galleries, catch a performance at a modern theater, or venture out to wild countryside within minutes. The landscape itself draws people—whether for boat trips on the loch, hiking trails, or simply the feeling of being in the Highlands.
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