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Balloch

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Balloch

Balloch works well as a base: 10 minutes from Milton of Leys, 26km from Loch Ness.

Balloch is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,440, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Balloch 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 Balloch to your route.

About Balloch

Culloden Academy (Scottish Gaelic: Acadamaidh Cùil Lodair) is a non-denominational secondary school in Culloden, Highland, Scotland. The present enrollment is 1,117 pupils. The catchment area includes Balloch, Croy, Smithton, Cradlehall and Ardersier in the east of Inverness.

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What are the best things to do in Balloch?

Balloch 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 Balloch located?

Balloch is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.4919 latitude, -4.1171 longitude.

What is the population of Balloch?

Balloch has a population of approximately 1,440 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,440
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.4919, -4.1171

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 Balloch

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Culloden Battlefield

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

2 km · about 5 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.

3 km · about 5 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.

9 km · about 15 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Urquhart Castle

Atmospheric ruins on the shores of Loch Ness with one of the best monster-spotting vantage points, dating back to the 13th century.

27 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Rogie Falls

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

32 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Falls of Foyers

A thundering 30m waterfall plunging through wooded gorge above Loch Ness, immortalised by Robert Burns.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Glenmorangie Distillery

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

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Balloch

  • Right hereChanonry PointOne of the best places in Europe to spot bottlenose dolphins from the shore, a spit on the Black Isle near Inverness.
  • 50 kmCairngorm Mountain FunicularA funicular railway climbing high into the Cairngorms near Aviemore for panoramic alpine views and winter snowsports.
  • 52 kmGlen AffricOften called Scotland's most beautiful glen, a wilderness of ancient Caledonian pines, lochs and red deer.
  • 62 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.
  • 80 kmCairnwell PassThe highest main road in Britain at 670m, where the A93 crosses the Grampians at Glenshee between Braemar and the ski centre. The famously steep Devil's Elbow hairpins lie just below the summit.

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

Other places to explore near Balloch.

Culloden

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 4,240

Smithton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 2,090

Westhill

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 5,410

Milton of Leys

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,740

Inverness

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 47,790

Ardersier

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 1,110

Fortrose

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 1,400

Nairn

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

17 km awayPop. 10,190

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