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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Evanton works well as a base: 10 minutes from Alness, 38km from Loch Ness.
Evanton is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,390, it is an important destination in Europe.
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Evanton (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Eòghainn or Scottish Gaelic: Am Baile Ùr) is a small village in Easter Ross, in the Highland council area of Scotland. It lies between the River Sgitheach and the Allt Graad, is 24 kilometres (15 miles) north of Inverness, some 6.5 kilometres (4 mi) southwest of Alness, and tenRead more
kilometres (6 mi) northeast of Dingwall.
The village has a dozen or so streets, the main one being Balconie Street (on the B817 Road). It has been described by analysts at the Highland Council as a "commuting settlement", because most of the inhabitants work in other areas of Easter Ross and the greater Inverness area.
The current town was founded in the early 19th century by Alexander Fraser of Inchcoulter/Balconie who named it after his son Evan, but the core of the village buildings date from the Victorian era. Evanton has several tourist attractions, including the Fyrish monument, the Black Rock Gorge and the ruined church of Kiltearn lying near the River Sgitheach as it flows into the Cromarty Firth, as well as other miscellaneous natural, historical and archaeological attractions in the surrounding area. It is also the home of Black Rock Caravan Park.
There are two churches, one Church of Scotland and one Free Church of Scotland. There is one primary school, "Kiltearn Primary School" with seven classes and a nursery as of February 2025. The head teacher is Marianne Gow. The nearest high schools are in Dingwall and Alness. The local woodland is owned and managed by the local community. Due to its connection with the school, there are often trips to the woods from the classes in the school. The school's P7s also take trips to Altnacriche in spring for one week.
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Evanton is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.6638 latitude, -4.3400 longitude.
Evanton has a population of approximately 1,390 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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scenic viewpoint
One of the best places in Europe to spot bottlenose dolphins from the shore, a spit on the Black Isle near Inverness.
18 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
A series of waterfalls crossed by a bouncy suspension bridge where salmon leap, an easy forest stop near Contin.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
The moor where the 1746 Jacobite rising was crushed, now a moving memorial and visitor centre near Inverness.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A famed Highland single malt distillery on the Dornoch Firth near Tain, offering tours and tastings on the NC500.
25 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
A serene cluster of 4,000-year-old burial cairns and standing stones near Inverness, beloved by Outlander fans.
26 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
A waterfall where wild Atlantic salmon leap upstream in summer, with a visitor centre in Sutherland's heart.
33 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
castle
Atmospheric ruins on the shores of Loch Ness with one of the best monster-spotting vantage points, dating back to the 13th century.
38 km · about 45 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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