Chestnut Villa

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• Map of Muir of Ord Area

  • a "zoomable" map of the area.

• Air Travel Information

  • Highlands & Islands Airports Limited - operating 10 airports throughout the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

  • British Airways - with flights available to Inverness Airport.

  • Easyjet - the web's favourite airline

  • Eastern Airways - now flying direct to Inverness from Manchester and Birmingham.

• Railway Information

  • Scotrail

    • for rail travel information.

  • Inverness and Ross-Shire Railway

    • from Inverness to Thurso and Wick.

  • Kyle of Lochalsh Railway

    • for information about the spectacular railway line from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh.

• Black Isle Attractions

  • Black Isle Information

    • general information about the Black Isle

  • Black Isle Brewery

    • small local brewery, producing traditional ale, open to visitors.

  • Cromarty Courthouse Museum

    • The museum of Cromarty

  • Groam House Museum

    • a unique display of carved Pictish stones

  • Hugh Miller's Cottage

    • 17th century birthplace of Hugh Miller, stonemason, geologist, and author

  • The Crystal Studio

    • for crystals, stained glass, candles, and special gifts

  • Made in Scotland

    • for crafts, gifts, and knitwear

  • Moniack Castle & Winery

    • for country wines and liqueurs

• Walking & Climbing

  • ScotWays

    • the Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society - promoting the interests of those who enjoy walking in Scotland. Safeguarding public access in Scotland since 1845.

  • The Mountaineering Council of Scotland

    • the representative body for climbers, walkers, mountaineers and cross-country skiers who enjoy Scottish mountains

  • Great Glen Way

    • a new 73-mile walking route from Fort William to Inverness

  • Glen Affric

    • an area of breathtaking beauty, recently designated a National Nature Reserve.

  • MountainVision

    • for mountaineering, walking, and climbing courses in the North West Highlands.

• Castles & Places of Historical Interest

  • Brodie Castle

    • 16th century fortified home - formerly the home of the Brodie of Brodie - now a Scottish National Trust property.

  • Cawdor Castle

    • 14th century castle, linked with MacBeth by Shakespeare.

  • Castle & Gardens of Mey

    • Purchased in 1952 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother who restored and renovated it.

  • Dunrobin Castle

    • the most northerly of Scotland's Great Houses, home of the Earls of Sutherland.

  • Eilean Donan Castle 

    • the famous castle on Loch Duich which used to feature in the "balloon" sequences on BBC television.

  • Strathpeffer Spa Pavilion

    • recently restored to its former glory

  • Urquhart Castle

    • an imposing castle on the shores of Loch Ness.

  • Culloden Battlefield

    • site of the last major battle fought on British soil

  • Fort George

    • massive and impressive fort built in the 1760's and still in use as a barracks today

• Other Places of Interest

  • Strathpeffer Spa Pavilion

    • recently restored to its former glory

  • Glen Affric

    • an area of breathtaking beauty, recently designated a National Nature Reserve.

  • Falls of Shin Visitor Centre

    • dramatic waterfalls and the famous natural salmon leap.

  • Inverewe Gardens

    • despite being on a latitude more northerly than Moscow, these gardens are home to exotic plants from all over the world, courtesy of the warm currents of the Gulf Stream.

  • The Hydroponicum

    • at Achiltibuie, north west of Ullapool. The premier centre for the demonstration of soil-less growing in the UK.

  • Tarbat Discovery Centre

    • shedding light on the Dark Ages and the powerful Picts - archaeology has produced a major new attraction in the Scottish Highlands

  • Tain & District Museum

    • Tain Through Time - a museum of the turbulent history of the area

  • Nigg Old Church

    • a fine example of a Scottish parish church which houses a magnificent Pictish stone

  • Highland Museum of Childhood

    • located in the Old Station at Strathpeffer

  • Eden Court Theatre

    • for mainstream theatre productions in Inverness.

  • Inverness Aquadome

    • an all-round water experience for all - from serious swimmers to those wishing to relax in the poolside spa.

  • The Crystal Studio

    • for crystals, stained glass, candles, and special gifts

  • Made in Scotland

    • for crafts, gifts, and knitwear

  • Moniack Castle & Winery

    • for country wines and liqueurs

  • Loch Ness

    • all about the loch, the monster, etc.!

  • Jacobite Cruises

    • cruises on Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal

• Shinty

  • a fast-moving game unique to Scotland

• Whisky Distilleries & Whisky Information

  • Glen Ord Distillery

    • at Muir of Ord, just a short distance away from our house.

  • Glenmorangie Distillery

    • at Tain, just south of the Dornoch Firth

  • Dalmore Distillery

    • Dalmore Distillery is on the banks of the Cromarty Firth overlooking the Black Isle. Its malt whisky has a characteristic full flavour and body, and a long, lingering aftertaste. A classic Highland malt.

  • Talisker Distillery

    • the only distillery on Skye, produces the famous single malt, and is open to visitors.

  • ScotchWhisky.Net

    • general information about uisge-beatha, the water of life.

  • Malts.Com

    • information about Scotland's finest Single Malt Whiskies.

• Scottish Real Ale

  • there are now several Highland breweries catering for those who enjoy a pint of real ale. Click here for list:-

    • Isle of Skye Brewery

    • Black Isle Brewery

    • Orkney Brewery

    • Atlas Brewery, Kinlochleven

    • Isle of Arran Brewery

    • Bridge of Allan Brewery

    • Aviemore Brewery

    • Houston Brewery

• Local Golf Courses

  • Muir of Ord Golf Club

    • a heathland course just outside the town.

  • Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club

    • spectacular views, and a real test of both golf and stamina!

  • Aigas Golf Course

    • a 9-hole course on undulating parkland in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

  • Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club

    • in a superb coastal setting on the shores of the Moray Firth

• Riding & Pony Trekking

  • Black Isle Riding Centre

    • at Drumsmittal, Kessock, near Inverness

  • Chapelton Farm Equestrian Centre

    • just up the road from our B & B!

• Wildlife & Wild Places Conservation

  • RSPB

    • Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

  • NTS

    • National Trust for Scotland

  • Dolphin Trips Avoch

    • a wildlife trip with a difference!

  • Dolphin Ecosse

    • dolphin and wildlife watching cruises

  • Highland Wildlife Park

    • experience Scottish wildlife past and present in the spectacular setting of the newly formed Cairngorms National Park

• Website Design

  • for friendly help and advice on website design and promotion, contact James Mould