Location: Dingwall
Top Things to do in Dingwall
The 10 Best Things to do in Dingwall, Scotland
Dingwall (Scots: Dingwal, Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Pheofharain) (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: ['iɲɪɾʲ 'fjɔhəɾan]) is a town and a royal burgh in the Highland council area of Scotland. It has a population of 5,491. It was formerly an east-coast harbour but now lies inland. Dingwall Castle was once the biggest castle north of Stirling. On the town's present-day outskirts lies Tulloch Castle, parts of which may date back to the 12th-century building. In 1411 the Battle of Dingwall is said to have taken place between the Clan Mackay and the Clan Donald.
Restaurants in Dingwall
1. Highflight Book Shop
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Specialist second hand book shop
2. Liquid Footprints
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5.0 based on 56 reviews
We are offer a range of outdoor experiences such as canoeing, sea kayaking, gorge scrambling and mountain guiding. Discover the amazing landscape, food and history of the Scottish Highlands via these unique activities. All of our sessions are tailor-made to you and your group’s requirements.
3. MacNeil Coaches
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
We focus on customer service with modern, luxury vehicles. We are flexible offering a range of Day tours, Whisky Tours, Golf Tours, Wedding Hire, Private hires and contact work tailored to your needs. We will go to places that others will not and enjoy the Highlands and Islands with a real passion for our History, Culture, Diversity and Pioneering Spirit. We will always go that extra mile for you.
4. Tollie Red Kites
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
With stunning views across Easter Ross to Ben Wyvis, Tollie Red Kites provides close-up views of our most graceful bird of prey. A team of volunteers feed the birds every day and you can watch them feed from the comfort of a specially-converted farmstead building. Tollie Red Kites is a partnership between RSPB Scotland and the Brahan Estate. Entry by donation, suggested £5.
Reviewed By AlanWSkye - Portree, United Kingdom
We were on a mini Highland holiday and have passed by Tollie many times and always thought we should go, so having some spare time, we did! While driving to and from Inverness I regularly see the kites flying around, so was excited to see more of them and was not disappointed. We turned up early for the winter feeding (at 13:30) so had time to wander round the hut with lots of interesting information. It turned out to just be the two of us, And the volunteer turned up and chatted with us for a wee while before ‘getting on with the show’ as she said. She was so good and tried to coax the kites in by putting out a small amount of food a few times. By the end there were 8 or 9 kites flying around and swooping down for a tasty morsel. There were also loads of gulls, but it is nature, nothing is guaranteed; but we had a lovely sunny day in January and loved seeing the kites, the gulls gave a good size comparison and the kites are bigger than I expected. Really enjoyed our visit. Only thing I will say, give yourself plenty of time to drive the mile or so from the main road, as it is quite a rough and bumpy track - totally worth it though!
5. Dingwall Museum, Scotland
6. Dingwall & Highland Marts Limited
7. Mitchell Hill Cemetery
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
8. Picaresque Books
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Nelson252
How lovely to be met by a smiling, welcoming shop keeper and owner. A wide range of old and new at very competitive prices. Cheaper than online on several items we looked at. An added bonus were locally made/ sourced gifts. I left with four presents for friends and family. Very helpful team of two. Would highly recommend a look inside if you’re in Dingwall.
