Top Things to do in Ross and Cromarty
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Ross and Cromarty, United Kingdom including Glen Torridon, Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Tarbat Discovery Centre, East Church, Bealach na Ba Road, Applecross Photographic Gallery, Inverewe Garden, Rogie Falls, Glenmorangie Distillery, Chanonry Point.
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1. Glen Torridon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By rlkempharper - Great Malvern, United Kingdom
Torridon is on my regular tour of the west coast of Scotland. Coming up from Plockton, and via Applecross the scenery with mighty Monroe mountains coming down to the shore is spectacular. Stay at the Torridon Inn, or book a cheaper B & B, but try to book a very posh meal at the Torridon Hotel. You will be very well looked after, but it is very expensive. Visit the Tourist Centre at the top of the loch. Useful info here. There is a single track road along the north shore, but it is very long, slow and hard work. When leaving you will carry on to Kinlochewe. The glen is delightful, with a stream rushing over its rocky course. The mountains tower above you and their size staggers the senses. Geologists will have a field au considering the complexity of the landscape. For example, the compressed sandstone from times when this part of the world was nearer the equator. Visit the Ben Eighe info centre on the road just outside Kinlochewe on the way to the coast. Don't take the sat nav route to Ullapool. You will miss all the delights of Gairloch, Poolewe and Gruinard Bay.
2. Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 110 reviews
Britain’s first National Nature Reserve overlooking Loch Maree.
Reviewed By Martysouth - Kinross, United Kingdom
Really nice place to stop. Good information area and some nice trails outside. The scenery is beautiful here
3. Tarbat Discovery Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
At the centre of Scotland’s only Pictish Monastic National Monument, the Museum at Tarbat unravels some of the mysteries of the Picts, explaining through its award winning archaeology programme fascinating details about these enigmatic people and their way of life on this intensely historic peninsula. ‘A’ Listed Tarbat Old Parish Church, home to the Discovery Centre, is in itself an historic timeline of six churches that have stood on this site with the remains of part of the crypt dating from as early as the 8th century. On display, beautiful sculpture and craft-working objects, architectural features, local exhibitions, photo archives and detailed interpretation provide the contents of our Museum – ‘a real gem of history well worth the visit.'
Reviewed By IslaGame - Grantown-on-Spey, United Kingdom
Due to COVID, the museum is open by appointment only, which actually worked really well, it meant a whole museum to yourself! There are just so many artefacts on display, Pictish stones galore and really interesting information on the excavation that took place at the church. They have packed a lot into this little space and it is well worth booking ahead to get a visit in. They have some ancestry information available too, if you are doing some research into that. The volunteers are friendly and welcoming. My husband uses a scooter, and was able to access most of the exhibits too, which was lovely considering how old the church is. Well worth an explore.
4. East Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By machinmad - Norwich, United Kingdom
This picturesque ramble starts by the shoreline, works past the church, with commanding views right and left to two Firths. Ignore the oil rigs. It slowly winds up hill, past a Neolithic rock hunting ground and pushes upwards quite steeply to reach a viewpoint, with one seat. Take sometime here to admire the view and look for dolphins, because this is the best viewpoint on the walk. There’s absolutely no view when you reach the small car park at the top!
5. Bealach na Ba Road
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 940 reviews
Reviewed By Whatbob - Glasgow, United Kingdom
A lovely drive - many superb views - driving requires care - we had a war crisp day with snow and frozen waterfalls - really enjoyed it - road was quiet for us - could be a hassle if busy.- all single track - it is all sealed.
6. Applecross Photographic Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 138 reviews
A stunning exhibition of images from Scotland's Northwest Coast. Enjoy free coffee whilst browsing the gallery. Landscape and Wildlife Photographic Workshops. Photographic and canvas printing. Open every day 9am-5pm in summer. Please check winter opening times locally or on our website to avoid disappointment.
Reviewed By daverN4841RH
Outstanding photography, printed and framed in-house by two friendly and talented fellas, absolute pleasure to visit and meet them both. Located in stunning part of the West Coast, and just a stones throw from Applecross Inn.
7. Inverewe Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 775 reviews
This unique and magnificent garden features many species of plants including spectacular rhododendrons, azaleas, trees and shrubs. The best views over Loch Ewe, boat trips, kids trail, wildlife and a stunning walled garden
Reviewed By CTP4FC - Manchester, United Kingdom
One of us really enjoyed the gardens whilst the other took the dog up through well landscaped woodland walk.
8. Rogie Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 331 reviews
Reviewed By mosers1054
Just a short walk from the main road on a well defined path (steep in places) opens to a well marked out viewing area and suspension bridge which affords you great views of the falls and the salmon leaping to climb it. Car park small and full of NW500 Campervans but well worth the stop.
9. Glenmorangie Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 636 reviews
Reviewed By HMac_2013 - Santa Fe, United States
The basic one-hour tour with friends was, we all thought, fascinating and informative. While the “wee dram” at the end of the tour was nice, the information about the making of Glenmorangie’s lovely whiskies was worth the (very scenic) trip out from Inverness. At least two of us left hoping to come back another time for one of the longer tours.
10. Chanonry Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 797 reviews
Reviewed By ozzyfozz - Evesham, United Kingdom
A lovely place... a sand and pebble beach where you can walk along to Rosemarkie and e if you are lucky you can spot Dolphins (all year round?) and seals as well as multiple sea birds while looking over to Fort George. Also overlooked by a lighthouse. Busy at times with small carpark which gets very busy. A lovely place to spend a bit if time... dog friendly.
