Portmahomack
Small fishing village on the tip of the Black Isle on the North East coast of Scotland.
Portmahomack is a charming fishing village on the shores of the Dornoch Firth, an inlet of the Moray Firth on the North side of the Black Isle. The village looks oiut across the North Sea and inland towards the Sutherland Mountains.
The village has excellent local services including a village shop and post office, a cafe and a seafood restaurant.
Portmahomack has a white sandy beach without strong currents making it ideal for water sports and swimming if you can manage the cold blast from the sea.
The Tarbat Discovery Centre explores the pictish and local heritage, there is the lighthouse at the tip of the Peninsula that guides ships and fishing boats home and a 9 hole golf course.
Both travel south to the Highlands and Inverness is easy and you can easily drive north along the coast or inland to explore the relatively uninhabited Sutherland.
Eating Out
Bistro By the Sea overlooking the bay is a good bet with local food and views. T:01862 870169 and website here. They also have rooms,. There is also the Oystercatcher which is both a B&B and also offers seafood - Call for reservation on 01862871560 or website
Useful Websites
Castles Nearby
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Ballone Castle
Category A listed castle on south shore of Black Isle in striking position. Once ruined and now restored as family home.
Nearby Distilleries
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Glenmorangie Whisky Distillery
Home to Scotland's most popular malt that is intensively marketed in Scotland. Distillery is open to visitors with scheduled tours. Situated north of Inverness at Tain on A9.
Portmahomack Hotels & Accommodation
There are various B&B in the areas as well as lots of cottages.
Portmahomack Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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Bluebell Holiday Cottage Porthamock - Sleeps 5
Small stone cottage in Portmahomack on Black Isle. Sleeps 5 people in three bedrooms. -
Braemar Cottage at Inver on Black Isle in NE Scotland - Sleeps 6
Semi-detached bungalow cottage close to the sea, between Portmahomack and Tain. Sleeps six people in three bedrooms. -
Harbour View Cottage, Portmahomack - Sleeps 6
Harbour View enjoys a wonderful setting just yards from a sweeping sandy beach in the pretty village of Portmahomack. Sea trips, fishing and water sports along with golf, bird and dolphin spotting are some... -
Shore Cottage, Moray Firth - Sleeps 4
’Shore Cottage’ is a delightful fisherman’s cottage that has been renovated to a good standard provide excellent holiday accommodation. Situated in the enchanting fishing village of Rockf... -
Ramblers Rest, nr Portmahomack - Sleeps 6
Part of the Tarrel Farm Estate, on the Tarbet Peninsula, this charming holiday cottage enjoys a stunning location with sea views from both front and back aspects of the property. Renovated to a very good s... -
Killearn Cottage, Portmahomack - Sleeps 6
Killearn, a semi-detached former fisherman's cottage, has been lovingly extended to offer a very spacious, bright holiday home, which is warm, welcoming and has all the amenities of home. There are ....