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19-504: The origin of the name Fortrose is uncertain. One possibility is that it came from nearby Chanonry Point and originally meant the headland ( ros ) of the Fortriu , a local ethonym. Compare the etymology of Montrose in Angus . The locals pronounce the name / ˈ f ɔːr t r oʊ z / , with the stress on the first syllable. The former name of the place was Channery , an anglicization of

38-566: A few gaps for schools traffic). The buses continue hourly to Cromarty. There was a railway station at Fortrose, which closed in 1951. The line it was situated on closed in 1960. Chanonry Point Chanonry Point ( Scottish Gaelic : Gob na Cananaich ) lies at the end of Chanonry Ness, a spit of land extending into the Moray Firth between Fortrose and Rosemarkie on the Black Isle , Scotland . An active lighthouse situated at

57-531: Is Fortrose library, which is part of the Highland Libraries group. The library is regularly used by pupils in Fortrose Academy, for which the younger years take out books to participate in the "power readers" scheme, which involves pupils getting rewards for reading a certain number of books, and passing on to the next level. Due to the library's small size, the stock is always changing. Situated next to

76-611: Is the only secondary school on the Black Isle. It feeds in pupils from the respective primary schools of Avoch , Cromarty , Culbokie , Munlochy , North Kessock , Resolis , and Tore . There are around 640 pupils enrolled. Notable former teachers include Mr A. Tait, who won the Teacher of the Year Award in Scotland, 2006. The previous rector of the school is Jacquie Ross. Built into the school

95-625: The Scottish Gaelic A' Chananaich and Scots Chainry , likewise from Chanonry Point. Archaeological investigations, by Headland Archaeology , in 2013, as part of a planning condition for the creation of a housing development found domestic activity dating from the Neolithic to the Early Bronze Age . There was evidence of cereal production and the gathering of wild resources. The archaeologists also found that funerary practices change on

114-661: The Rosemarkie campsite and point in June and on into August with details of the latest sightings only a brief conversation away. The University of Aberdeen operates a more formal range of surveys throughout the year from their field station based just along the coast at Cromarty , supported by funds from the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society . While the Point is regarded by many people as

133-500: The beach have become more and more congested during the summer months, causing concerns amongst local residents. The death of Coinneach Odhar, more commonly known as the Brahan Seer , is commemorated by a memorial stone on the spot not far from where he is reputed to have been brutally executed. While bottlenose dolphins can be seen off the point throughout the year, the chances of seeing them increase when their food supply increases,

152-412: The best place to watch the dolphins from land, licensed boat trips do run from Cromarty, Avoch and Inverness . The nearby Dolphin and Seal Centre at North Kessock also offers good dolphin watching opportunities during the summer months. Midsummer offers the best light for photography of bottlenose dolphins at the point, from late afternoon onwards. While early morning light is good, the direction of

171-556: The peak times being when salmon are returning towards the two main rivers (the Ness and Beauly ) which feed into the Moray Firth. The salmon come in with the tidal current which, once the tide starts to come in, can be extreme. If planning a trip, find tide details and pick days with midday low tides with the largest difference between low and high tide (spring tides, avoid the neap tides). An unofficial "jungle telegraph" system operates round

190-563: The peninsula during that time from stone cist burials to cremation burials . In the Middle Ages it was the seat of the bishopric of Ross , and formerly called Chanonry , for being the Chanory of Ross. Fortrose owes its origins to the decision by Bishop Robert in the 13th century to build a new Cathedral of Ross there. This was to replace the Church of St Peter in nearby Rosemarkie . The cathedral

209-451: The point risks looking directly into the sun. The point has been featured in recent years on a wide range of television programmes, including the BBC 's Coast series and nature programmes. These have greatly increased visitor numbers to the point. The wildlife requires no special equipment, but those looking for serious photography should pack a fast 200 mm to 300 mm lens. Driving to

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228-472: The point, while possible, should be avoided on peak days, as parking space is limited. A path runs along the Rosemarkie side where more space is available. Allow 20 minutes walking time. The path arrives at the point. If you do drive through, you can walk round to the point following the path between two cottages, or along the beach from the small pier at the end of the road. The lighthouse grounds are private and

247-562: The school is the Black Isle Leisure Centre. It consists of a gym, and one single indoor court which has space for four badminton courts, four small basketball courts or one full sized basketball court. It also has goals at either end for football. Pupils of Fortrose Academy regularly have PE lessons in the Leisure Centre. The A832 runs through the town. There is a bus service from Inverness that runs half-hourly weekdays (with

266-412: The strong currents. Other wildlife, including porpoises and grey seals , can also regularly be spotted. European otters ( Lutra lutra ) are occasional visitors. The Ness is home to two camping and caravan sites towards the north. Most of the promontory is taken up by Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club. Due to the popularity of the dolphins at Chanonry point, the parking area and roads leading up to

285-503: The tip of the point was designed by Alan Stevenson and was first lit in 1846. The lighthouse has been fully automated since 1984 and is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board . Chanonry Point is one of the best spots in the UK to view bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus from the land. The dolphins are often visible off Chanonry point, particularly on an incoming tide when they play and fish in

304-532: The walls dangerous. There are no toilets at the point - the nearest are at Rosemarkie, either at the car park beside the Plough Inn or at Rosemarkie Beach Cafe. The point is exposed and offers little shelter even in summer. Parking and walking from Rosemarkie or Fortrose is strongly recommended. 57°34′27.144″N 4°5′36.657″W  /  57.57420667°N 4.09351583°W  / 57.57420667; -4.09351583 Fortrose railway station Fortrose

323-681: Was a parliamentary burgh , combined with Inverness , Forres and Nairn , in the Inverness Burghs constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1708 to 1801 and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1918. The constituency was abolished in 1918 and the Fortrose component was merged into the then new constituency of Ross and Cromarty . Fortrose Academy

342-492: Was largely demolished in the mid-seventeenth century by Oliver Cromwell to provide building materials for a citadel at Inverness . The vaulted south aisle, with bell-tower, and a detached chapter house (used as the tollbooth of Fortrose after the Reformation ) remain. These fragments, though modest in scale, display considerable architectural refinement, and are in the care of Historic Scotland (no entrance charge). Fortrose

361-581: Was the terminus of a single track branch of the Highland Railway in north east Scotland . It connected villages in the Black Isle peninsula to the railway network via a junction at Muir of Ord . Authorisation was obtained on 4 July 1890 to build a 15.75 mile (25 km) branch line from Muir of Ord to Rosemarkie ; however the line never proceeded beyond Fortrose. 57°34′56″N 4°07′57″W  /  57.5821°N 4.1326°W  / 57.5821; -4.1326 This article about

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