The historic road to Applecross is one of the most treacherous but beautiful roads in Scotland (and probably Great Britain) and it links ancient Applecross Bay with Kishorn and the rest of Scotland. If you do start your adventure at Kishorn be sure to pop into the wonderful Kishorn Seafood Bar!
The Cromarty Firth is the middle of the three sea Lochs in between the Dornoch Firth and the Beauly Firth. If you are heading up to famous Helmsdale for a spot of fishing you will drive up the A9 towards Tain and Dornoch and will follow the road as it snakes around the beautiful Cromarty Firth.
Tarbat Ness is a peninsular on the rugged north east coast of Scotland and it has a lot to offer. From the Tarbat Ness Lighthouse and the seaside village of Portmahomack to beautiful walks around the Tarbat Ness headland and the excellent Tarbat Ness Discovery Centre, this beautiful area of the east coast is fun for all the family.
The Church at Tarbet Ness
The Tarbat Ness Lighthouse is at the northwest tip of the Tarbat Peninsula and was built in 1830 by Robert Stevenson, the lighthouse is something of a tourist attraction being the third highest lighthouse in Scotland. After 16 ships wrecked just off the coast in the great storm of 1836 the Lighthouse was built at a cost of £9,361!
Tarbet Ness Lighthouse
When visiting Portmahomack and the Tarbat Peninsular I would highly recomend having a fantastic Michelin starred lunch or dinner at Glenmorangie House, it is not far from Portmahomack and well worth the visit for such an exquisite dining experience.
Tarbet Ness Discovery Centre
As well as award winning dining the Tarbat Ness peninsular is home to the award winning Tarbat Ness Discovery Centre and museum. This superb resource gives you an insight into the areas Heritage and the very interesting Pictish history in the surrounding area.
Plaque at Tarbet Ness Discovery Centre
Tarbat Ness is home to a number of excellent highland walking circuits of varying fitness levels. The views along the rocky coast and beaches are stunning but remember to wrap up warm!
Stay on the Peninsular for the weekend or in one of our wonderful B&Bs in the area. Not only is Tarbat Ness a great place for a weekend break but is the perfect way to break a journey if you are travelling north up the A9.