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Things to see in Alness (United Kingdom): 23 places and when to go
Alness is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Food and drink (6), History (6). The best known are Cromarty Firth, Dalmore distillery and Teaninich distillery. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 57.6881, -4.2431
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Food and drink (6) · History (6) · Museums and art (3) · Temples (2) · Mountains (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 201 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Torr Leathann, at 637 m.
What to see in Alness
The places in and around Alness, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cromarty FirthSea inlet on the east coast of northern Scotland6.4 km
- Dalmore distilleryWhisky distillery in Highland, Scotland, UK2 m
- Teaninich distilleryWhisky distillery in Highland, Scotland, UK1.1 km
- CastlecraigTower house in Highland, Scotland, UK5.8 km
- Fortrose CathedralChurch in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Nigg BayBay in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Cromarty LighthouseLighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Invergordon distilleryWhisky distillery in Highland, Scotland, UK5.0 km
- Groam House MuseumMuseum in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom13 km
- Inchindown oil tanksDisused oil depot in Scotland6.3 km
- Udale BayBay in Highland, Scotland, UK5.9 km
- Fyrish MonumentMonument in Highland, Scotland, UK5.7 km
- Parish Church, Kilmuir EasterChurch building in Highland, Scotland, UK10 km
- Meall an TuircMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Cromarty Courthouse MuseumMuseum in historic courthouse in Invergordon, United Kingdom13 km
- Torr LeathannMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Ardross DistilleryDistillery8.1 km
- Carn Liath,chambered cairnArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK7.7 km
- Cromarty Brewing CompanyBrewery9.9 km
- GlenWyvis DistilleryDistillery15 km
- Hugh Miller Museum & Birthplace CottageMuseum in Cromarty, Scotland13 km
- Kincraig Castle HotelHistory3.6 km
- Udale Bay Nature ReserveProtected area5.8 km
When to go to Alness
The best time to visit Alness is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not6:56
- FebPossible9:05
- MarPossible11:24
- AprBest time14:02
- MayBest time16:20
- JunBest time17:43
- JulBest time17:08
- AugBest time15:02
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:56
- NovBetter not7:34
- DecPossible6:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 16. In April, 23 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Alness
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 201 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Tain15 places23 km
- Inverness57 places25 km
- Culrain17 places28 km
- Forres22 places39 km
- Brora17 places43 km
- Highland15 places45 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Alness?
The best known: Cromarty Firth, Dalmore distillery, Teaninich distillery, Castlecraig, Fortrose Cathedral. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Alness?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 16.
How do you get to Alness?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 201 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Alness as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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