Fortrose
Human settlement in Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Fortrose?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
For the place in New Zealand, see Fortrose, New Zealand.
Fortrose is a town and former royal burgh in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom.[2][3] It is located on the Black Isle, a peninsula on the Moray Firth. It is about six miles (ten kilometres) northeast of Inverness. The burgh is a popular location for trying to spot bottlenose dolphins (see Chanonry Point) in the Moray Firth. The town is known for its ruined 13th century cathedral, and as the home of the Brahan Seer.
This article needs additional citations for verification. (July 2021) |
Quick Facts Population, OS grid reference ...
Fortrose
| |
---|---|
Fortrose Cathedral | |
Location within the Ross and Cromarty area | |
Population | 1,680 (mid-2020 est.)[1] |
OS grid reference | NH7256 |
• Edinburgh | 118 mi (190 km) |
• London | 449 mi (723 km) |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | FORTROSE |
Postcode district | IV10 |
Dialling code | 01381 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
57.582°N 4.132°W / 57.582; -4.132 |
Close