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Balintore

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Balintore

Balintore is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Tain, 57km from Loch Ness.

Balintore is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,090, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Balintore sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Balintore to your route.

About Balintore

The Seaboard Villages (Scottish Gaelic: Na Trì Port Mara) are three contiguous coastal villages, situated about 10 km southeast of the town of Tain in Easter Ross, Scotland. They face east onto the Moray Firth. The villages are (from north to south): Hilton of Cadboll - which has the pier Balintore - which has the

Read more harbour and the community centre Shandwick - which has the bay

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Balintore offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Balintore located?

Balintore is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.7553 latitude, -3.9120 longitude.

What is the population of Balintore?

Balintore has a population of approximately 1,090 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,090
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.7553, -3.9120

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Balintore

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Glenmorangie Distillery

A famed Highland single malt distillery on the Dornoch Firth near Tain, offering tours and tastings on the NC500.

11 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Chanonry Point

One of the best places in Europe to spot bottlenose dolphins from the shore, a spit on the Black Isle near Inverness.

23 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Dunrobin Castle

A fairytale French-château-style castle with formal gardens and falconry displays on the NC500's east coast.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Culloden Battlefield

The moor where the 1746 Jacobite rising was crushed, now a moving memorial and visitor centre near Inverness.

33 km · about 40 min drive

ancient ruins

Clava Cairns

A serene cluster of 4,000-year-old burial cairns and standing stones near Inverness, beloved by Outlander fans.

33 km · about 40 min drive

waterfall

Falls of Shin

A waterfall where wild Atlantic salmon leap upstream in summer, with a visitor centre in Sutherland's heart.

37 km · about 45 min drive

waterfall

Rogie Falls

A series of waterfalls crossed by a bouncy suspension bridge where salmon leap, an easy forest stop near Contin.

47 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Loch Ness

Scotland's most legendary loch, containing more fresh water than all the lakes of England and Wales combined and home to the fabled monster Nessie.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Balintore

  • 23 kmChanonry PointOne of the best places in Europe to spot bottlenose dolphins from the shore, a spit on the Black Isle near Inverness.
  • 72 kmCairngorm Mountain FunicularA funicular railway climbing high into the Cairngorms near Aviemore for panoramic alpine views and winter snowsports.
  • 74 kmThe Lecht (A939 Old Military Road)Notorious high crossing of the eastern Cairngorms on the 18th-century military road between Cockbridge and Tomintoul, climbing to 637m with roller-coaster gradients: often the first UK road closed by snow.
  • 79 kmGlen AffricOften called Scotland's most beautiful glen, a wilderness of ancient Caledonian pines, lochs and red deer.
  • 79 kmWhaligoe Steps365 hand-built flagstone steps zigzagging down a 76m cliff to a hidden natural harbour where herring boats once landed. Unsigned from the A99 south of Wick: most NC500 traffic drives straight past.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

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Fortrose

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23 km awayPop. 1,400

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