Location

Just a short distance from Inverness airport and only 1 mile form the A9 - Cam-mont House is easy to reach and makes a perfect base to discover the Black Isle and the rest of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. From awe-inspiring mountains, to beautiful lochs, dolphin, seal and bird watching, impressive castles and welcoming distilleries there is plenty to do and we hope the selection below will inspire you to visit the Scottish Highlands and enjoy the hospitality of Cam-mont House. The Black Isle was so named because it did not snow here very often when it was named. The Black Isle still has its own eco system thus it is often better weather here than in nearby places. Dingwall was the capital of the Highlands in Viking times making it very historical and there is a museum with a weath of information.

Highland Games - Strathpeffer 7th August 1pm

Held in the grounds of the Clan Mackenzie chief's home, Castle Leod, the Strathpeffer Highland Games offers visitors a slice of local customs and life, be it the strenuous "heavy" sports or the more artistic Scottish dancing and piping.

The "heavy" events, in addition to the track and field, include those in which large men in tartan sweat profusely as they hurl large objects as far as they can: shots (which are putt), hammers (which are thrown) and cabers (which are tossed). For teams of heavies there is the tug-of-war competition.

Castles - www.aboutscotland.com

The earliest stone castles date from the 13th century. Examples include Urquhart Castle by Loch Ness and, on a smaller scale, Lochindorb north of Grantown-on-Spey.

Waterfalls - walking.visitscotland.com

The largest single drop can be found at the Falls of Glomach in Kintail which are over 400 feet high. the Falls of Measach in Corrieshalloch Gorge near Ullapool, Divach Falls at Drumnadrochit, the Falls of Foyers, Grey Mare's fall at Kinlochleven and Pattack Falls near Laggan are all virtually at the roadside, The Falls of Shin & Roggie Falls are the nearest to Cam-mont House.

Whisky - www.bennevisdistillery.com

For centuries the Gaelic-speaking clans produced 'uisge beatha' (Gaelic: 'water of life') long before it became an internationally-renowned drink. There are distilleries throughout the Highlands, from Ben Nevis Distillery in Lochaber to Pulteney Distillery in Wick (the most northerly on the Scottish mainland). Ord Distillery is the nearest to Cam-mont House.

Dolphin Watching - Chanonry Point / Fort George

The dolphins swim, leap and play, whilst feeding, about 10 feet from where you stand at Chanomry Point.  You are also able to watch them whilst visiting Fort George.

Reindeer Heard - Aviemore www.reindeer-company.demon.co.uk

They can be hand fed and are very tame. Twice daily walks are arranged to the heard.

Highland Festivals - www.visitscotland.com

Black Isle Brewery - www.blackislebrewery.com

This is an organic brewery and tours will be conducted.

Restaurants

The Culbokie Inn, all good reports 01349 877280

The Storehouse, excellent food and all good reports (daytime only) 01349 830038

Crofters, Rosemarkie, good reports and food 01381 620844

The Dairy, Daviot, all good reports (day time only) 01463 772976

Fishing - fish.visitscotland.com

Cam-mont House is a stones throw away from the Cromarty Firth and whether you're an expert angler or a have never been fishing before, Scotland is the place to do it. Known thoughout the world for its sensational salmon and troat experience fishing at its finest with or without a guide while staying at Cam-mont House.

Golf

 Rosemarkie & Fortrose Golf Club - www.fortrosegolfclub.co.uk

Skiing

In winter, ski centres are in full swing - Aviemore, Glencoe, Nevis Range and Cairngorm.

Tours -  www.ocean-links-golf.com

Fully escorted Shore Excursions for golf, activity or guided sightseeing tours. Our private tours are for groups of 4 to 15 persons.