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Muir of Ord

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Muir of Ord

Muir of Ord works well as a base: 10 minutes from Beauly, 22km from Loch Ness.

Muir of Ord is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,620, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Muir of Ord 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 Muir of Ord to your route.

About Muir of Ord

Muir of Ord (Scottish Gaelic: Am Blàr Dubh) is a village in Easter Ross, in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is situated near the western end of the Black Isle, about 9 miles (14 km) west of the city of Inverness and 5+1⁄2 miles (9 km) south of Dingwall. The village had a population of 2,840 in 2020 and sits

Read more 35 metres (115 ft) above sea level. The Scottish geologist Sir Roderick Murchison was born in the village in 1792.

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Where is Muir of Ord located?

Muir of Ord is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.5198 latitude, -4.4594 longitude.

What is the population of Muir of Ord?

Muir of Ord has a population of approximately 2,620 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,620
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.5198, -4.4594

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 Muir of Ord

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Rogie Falls

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

13 km · about 25 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Culloden Battlefield

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

22 km · about 25 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

ancient ruins

Clava Cairns

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

24 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Falls of Foyers

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

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Glen Affric

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

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Muir of Ord

  • 23 kmChanonry PointOne of the best places in Europe to spot bottlenose dolphins from the shore, a spit on the Black Isle near Inverness.
  • 37 kmGlen AffricOften called Scotland's most beautiful glen, a wilderness of ancient Caledonian pines, lochs and red deer.
  • 65 kmCairngorm Mountain FunicularA funicular railway climbing high into the Cairngorms near Aviemore for panoramic alpine views and winter snowsports.
  • 73 kmStac PollaidhCompact but spectacular sandstone peak in Assynt with a deeply eroded pinnacled summit ridge and stunning views of the Coigach wilderness.
  • 74 kmBealach na BaScotland's greatest road, climbing to 626 metres with Alpine-style switchbacks over the Applecross Peninsula and breathtaking views to Skye.
  • 74 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 Muir of Ord.

Beauly

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Conon Bridge

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Maryburgh

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6 km awayPop. 1,180

Dingwall

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9 km awayPop. 5,360

Strathpeffer

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 1,070

Inverness

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 km awayPop. 47,790

Evanton

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18 km awayPop. 1,390

Milton of Leys

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19 km awayPop. 1,740

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