Fortrose Cathedral

© Eilidh Richmond

Fortrose

Fortrose Hidden History Walking Tour

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the beautiful cathedral town of Fortrose. Known in Gaelic as A'Chananaich, this picturesque town grew up around the 13th century cathedral and was once the centre of the Diocese of Ross.

Begin your walk at the site of the historic Fortrose Cathedral. Stroll through the picturesque streets and admire the historic buildings of Fortrose. Head down to the harbor, designed by Thomas Telford, and walk along the shore of Fortrose Bay before heading back to the Cathedral.


Discover the commercial activities that made the town prosper. Learn what Fortrose was once famed for. Listen to tales of the Brahan Seer who met his fate in a barrel of tar, the Seaforth MacKenzies, and the Jacobites.


With many stories to tell, come and discover the hidden history of Fortrose.

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From £15 per adult


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

January — December

Contact details

Black Isle Guides

Brachla House
Mounteagle Road
Culbokie
Ross-shire
Scotland
IV7 8GY

Key facilities

  • Parking
  • Disabled Parking

Tour information

Length

2Hours

Transport

  • Walking

Type

  • Small Group (1-16)

Languages

  • English
  • German

Themes

  • Ancestry
  • Archaeology
  • Family
  • History
  • Walking

Tour prices


From £15 Per Adult £6 Per Child

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Prices are subject to change depending on season

Black Isle Guides

Tour company information

Black Isle Guides

Based on the Black Isle. HOSTGA Accredited. Providing Driver Guide and Walking Tours of the Black Isle and Outlander destinations in and around Inverness. Bespoke tours also available.

Opening times

8am - 6pm , Monday - Saturday

All year

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