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The farm itself sits high on the glacial
ridge of the Moray Firth. From your window and the garden
of the cottage you will see, beyond the barley and wheat
fields, the firth itself.
Look south and you will feel as though you are towering
above Fort George on the other side of the Firth. Built
after the '1745' as a garrison for 1600 infantry and artillery,
it is still in use.
Slightly to the west of the Fort on your
side of the firth is Chanonry Point. As well as the eighteen-hole
golf course the most popular attraction nowadays to Chanonry
Point is undoubtedly the prospect of seeing some of the
bottlenose
dolphins, which inhabit this corner of the Moray Firth.
This area is genuinely an important centre for learning
for marine biologists.
Dolphin
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There are an
estimated 100 dolphins in the area. They reside here all the
year round and can often be seen from the shore around the
lighthouse.
The beach in Rosemarkie is popular, sandy and has a swing-park,
tennis courts and a cafe nearby. Neighbouring Fortrose has
a modern, well equipped leisure centre as well as a Horse
riding centre, Museum, and other attractions.
The Black Isle is not short of a pub or two. In fact Rosemarkie
itself has a couple, the Plough and the Crofters. Both serve
bar meals. Further on in Fortrose, Avoch and Cromarty there
is a range of pubs and restaurants for you to choose from.
Inverness, the capital of the Highlands is only 25 minutes
away. There is a range of pubs, clubs, cinemas and leisure
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