A once grand castle, now a peaceful ruin with some exquisite heraldic fireplaces and much more. It feels like the building is resting, not abandoned.
Set aside a good couple of hours to enjoy the fabulous woodland dog walks and atmosphere of this wonderful castle. You may also find yourself revising your ideas about the Macbeth story.
A woodland dog walk with an accessible trail route. A few miles from the A96.
Easy on-lead dog walk around two ponds on reasonably good paths. Wheelchair accessible and bird hides for spotting the varied bird life.
Several walk trails start in the car park and are a great start to exploring the enormous forests of Moray and Aberdeenshire.
Dog friendly cafe at Dochangarrach, with access to the towpath walks along the Caledonian Canal into the centre of Inverness.
This atmospheric ancient site is lovely for a short visit with the dog. Many people will recognise the burial cairns from the Outlander series.
A great beach for dog walking off the A9 on the Black Isle. There's free car parking at both Chanonry Point and Rosemarkie but it can get busy in the summer.
A popular dog walk on the Black Isle, close to the seaside village of Rosemarkie. The little pool here is great for dog swimming and paddling.
An easy-going woodland dog walk on the Black Isle complete with a Clootie Well with alleged healing properties.
A woodland walk just off the A9 on the Black Isle side of the Kessock Bridge. A great off lead walk for dogs.
Dogs will love the big open spaces here and so will battle enthusiasts of all ages. The visitor centre has a lovely shop, and you'll find big bowls of dog water around the site.