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Dingwall Area

Dingwall Area Including: Conan Bridge and Muir of Ord

Telephone Code (+44) 1349 from outwith Britain, from within Britain 01349

Dingwall Area was formerly functioned as an east-coast port, but now lies inland. The town once boasted the biggest castle north of Stirling - Dingwall Castle and on its present-day outskirts lies another — Tulloch Castle, parts of which may date back to the 12th-century building. Dingwall formerly served as the county town of the county of Ross and Cromarty. It lies near the head of the Cromarty Firth where the valley of the Peffery unites with the alluvial lands at the mouth of the Conon, 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Inverness. Dingwall stands on the Cromarty Firth. It was the home town of General Hector MacDonald (1853-1903), who enlisted in the 92nd Highlanders at the age of 17. In 1879, MacDonald distinguished himself during the First Afghan War, and General Roberts offered him a Victoria Cross or a commission.

Some shops take a half day every Thursday and a lot of shops close on the first Monday of the month in the summer.
Looking down over Dingwall from the car park at Sir Hector MacDonald's Monument
Looking down over Dingwall from the car park at Sir Hector MacDonald's Monument

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  • Dingwall Museum

    The reconstruction (second down) is of the original Smiddy which was worked by six generations of the Gordon family. There are tools and many other items associated with the work of the blacksmith.

  • The Ferry Point - Dingwall Canal

    Dingwall has the northernmost canal in Britain. It was designed by Thomas Telford in 1817. Once the railway arrived the canal fell into disuse and is now the focus of plans by a local group to restore it.

  • History and Walks around Dingwall

    First of all, the name "Dingwall" comes from the Viking word "Thing Võllr" which means meeting field. The town was granted a Royal Charter in 1226 by King Alexander II and remains a Royal Burgh to this day. The town itself still retains much of its character and walking along the pedestrian precinct you can still see the small alleys and a lot of the old buildings.

  • Sir Hector MacDonald Monument

    Sir Hector Archibold Macdonald was a fine soldier who rose from the rank of private to become commanding officer of a Highland Brigade in the time of Queen Victoria. An almost impossible feat when the only entry into the Commissioned Corps was by the right of birth, wealth and by the proper connections.

  • Churches In Dingwall Area

    The Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland
    The Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, Dingwall
    Services:
    Sabbath - 11am and 6.30pm
    Wednesday meeting 7.30pm
    You are Welcome

  • Fyrish Monument

    When in Ross-shire, it is also a must to come across a village called Bishop Kinkell and Mellon Udrigle, which showcases Scotland’s finest sandy beaches. Another village not to spare on a tour is Evanton, which is located in the eastern part of county, and is famous for its attractions that includes the ruined church of Kiltearn, the Fyrish monument, and the Black Rock Gorge.

  • Churches, Library, Short Tennis and Field Club

    Churches in Evanton

    The Kiltearn Free Church of Scotland, Evanton near Dingwall