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Fortrose

Fortrose is a town in Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 1,400 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 forts & heritage and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Fortrose Cathedral, Chanonry of Ross and Groam House Museum.

57.5809° N, 4.1326° WPop. 1,400

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km80
Must-see275
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Fortrose

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:32 pm

41 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Fortrose
  2. Fort Georgefort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Dalcross Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Castle Stuartheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. The Barn Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Ormond Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Fortrose
Today’s loopFortroseStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Fortrose?

Fortrose Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Chanonry of Ross (heritage site, about 1 km), Groam House Museum (museum, about 2 km), Chanonry Lighthouse (beach, about 3 km), Fort George (fort, about 5 km), Ormond Castle (heritage site, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fortrose?

80 places on Spotwander: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 6 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fortrose?

Craig Phadrig, about 18 km by road; Strathy (26 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Fortrose?

Chanonry of Ross, about 1 km by road; Fort George (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Fortrose?

Start in Fortrose, visit Fort George, then Dalcross Castle, then Castle Stuart, then The Barn Church, then Ormond Castle, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.