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Not the best Closures due to Covid Main road noisy and polluted Restaurant noisy opposite Fortress Harbour nice and around Cathedral but otherwise not the best Too far to walk to Canonry Point but by car you face parking charges Not our first visit but last in Fortrose Post Office sells lovely gifts

Fortrose is a beautiful village with historic buildings and the main attraction is the opportunity to spot dolphins at Chanonry Point. There are pubs and restaurants as well as the beach at Rosemarkie within walking distance of the village.

Fortrose and the nearby villages Rosemarkie and Cromarty are some of the most interesting architecturally, historically and environmentally on the Black Isle. While Fortrose is known for the 'dolphin show' at Chanonry Point the town itself is well worth the visit. The ruined cathedral and surrounding area is very interesting and many of the properties are on a grand scale reflecting Fortrose's former importance as an early medieval Christian religious centre. Fortrose is served by a few good places to eat (check opening days and times however) and a well stocked Co-op is the only main shop for essentials (and the extra holiday wine if required).

We only spent one night in Fortrose, after travelling up from Dromnadrochit, but we did walk out to Chanonry Point, with our dog :) on a beautiful Autumn late afternoon/early evening and were lucky enough to spot dolphins and witness an absolutely stunning sunset. It was just beautiful. Then we settled into the Old Orchard, had a very welcome bath, before heading out to eat at the lovely IV10. All in all, a perfect 24 hours!

Lovely village,friendly locals. We had hoped to see some dolphins at Chanonry point ( minutes from our accommodation ) but no luck this time round. Reasonably central for the places we wanted to visit.

We enjoyed walks along the beach up to Rosemarkie to the waterfalls and down to Chanonry Point to watch the dolphins (an hour after low tide). The welcome and food at the Fortrose Cafe was great and there is a well stocked Coop if needed.