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Drumnadrochit

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Drumnadrochit

Drumnadrochit works well as a base: 20 minutes from Beauly, 4km from Loch Ness.

Drumnadrochit is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,130, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Drumnadrochit 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 Drumnadrochit to your route.

About Drumnadrochit

Drumnadrochit (; Scottish Gaelic: Druim na Drochaid) is a village in the Highland local government council area of Scotland, lying near the west shore of Loch Ness at the foot of Glen Urquhart. The village is close to the villages of Milton to the west, Kilmore to the east and Lewiston to the south. The villages act

Read more as a centre for regional tourism beside Loch Ness and a local economic hub for the nearby communities.

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Where is Drumnadrochit located?

Drumnadrochit is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.3344 latitude, -4.4799 longitude.

What is the population of Drumnadrochit?

Drumnadrochit has a population of approximately 1,130 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,130
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.3344, -4.4799

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 Drumnadrochit

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

3 km · about 5 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.

4 km · about 5 min drive

waterfall

Falls of Foyers

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

9 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Glen Affric

Often called Scotland's most beautiful glen, a wilderness of ancient Caledonian pines, lochs and red deer.

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.

28 km · about 30 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Rogie Falls

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

29 km · about 35 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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Drumnadrochit

  • 25 kmGlen AffricOften called Scotland's most beautiful glen, a wilderness of ancient Caledonian pines, lochs and red deer.
  • 35 kmChanonry PointOne of the best places in Europe to spot bottlenose dolphins from the shore, a spit on the Black Isle near Inverness.
  • 54 kmCairngorm Mountain FunicularA funicular railway climbing high into the Cairngorms near Aviemore for panoramic alpine views and winter snowsports.
  • 68 kmBen NevisBritain's highest mountain at 1,345 metres, offering a challenging ascent via the Mountain Track or world-class climbing on its dramatic north face.
  • 69 kmGlen NevisA lush glen beneath Ben Nevis with waterfalls and film locations, the road leading to the Highlands' highest peak.
  • 71 kmPlocktonA palm-tree-fringed conservation village on a sheltered sea loch, the picture-perfect 'Jewel of the Highlands'.

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 Drumnadrochit.

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Milton of Leys

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Westhill

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25 km awayPop. 5,410

Smithton

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Conon Bridge

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26 km awayPop. 1,710

Culloden

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