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Chanonry Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
Chanonry Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

Completed in 1846 it marks the narrows between Chanonry Point and Fort George on the approaches to Inverness Harbour and...

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  • Hugh Miller's Cottage (NTS)
    Hugh Miller's Cottage (NTS)

    Cromarty, Ross-shire, IV11 8XA

    Into a life tragically cut short at the age of 54, Hugh Miller packed careers as a stonemason, bank accountant, geologist,...

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    • Visit Scotland Reviews Available 5 stars
    Cromarty Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
    Cromarty Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    An almost urban lighthouse, it sits at the end of George Street in the middle of this historic town.

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  • Boath Doocot
    Boath Doocot

    Nairn, Moray, IV12 5TE

    This attractive circular dovecote was built in the 17th century. It has a projecting course of stone to prevent rats...

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  • Fort George © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Fort George (HS)

    Ardersier, By Inverness, IV2 7TD

    The most outstanding artillery fortification in Europe, Fort George was built following the 1745 Jacobite rebellion as a...

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    • Visit Scotland Reviews Available 4 stars
    Cromarty
    Cromarty

    Cromarty, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK

    A delightful town, Cromarty retains much of its 18th century character. It has an elegant courthouse, an old harbour, a...

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  • Ardclach Bell Tower © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Ardclach Bell Tower (HS)

    Nairn, Moray, IV12

    Like a miniature castle, the tower, built in 1655, may have been used as a combined prison and watchtower. The belfry...

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  • 1 Chanonry Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    2 Hugh Miller's Cottage (NTS) Cromarty, Ross-shire, IV11 8XA 5 stars
    3 Cromarty Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    4 Boath Doocot Nairn, Moray, IV12 5TE
    5 Fort George (HS) Ardersier, By Inverness, IV2 7TD 4 stars
    6 Cromarty Cromarty, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK
    7 Ardclach Bell Tower (HS) Nairn, Moray, IV12

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