Ardgay is a village in the Sutherland area in the northern Highlands of Scotland, situated 40 miles north of Inverness at the entrance to Strathcarron, at the head of the Dornoch Firth. Ardgay sits to the south of the village of Bonar Bridge. To the north of Ardgay stands Carbisdale Castle, now a youth hostel, was once the site of the historic Battle of Carbisdale was fought in 1650. Strathcarron was one of the inland areas affected by the Highland Clearances in the 1800s, where people were evicted from the land to make room for sheep. Croick church, 10 miles west of Ardgay was used as a refuge by displaced families. In the centre of the village there is a multi-purpose village hall which has a bar, a restaurant, a café and a post office. Opposite this building is the Clach Eiteag Boulder, thought to have once marked the site of fairs. Ardgay attractions include its 9-hole golf course and the Gearrchoille Community Wood, which is 33 acres of semi-natural ancient oak wood, used for conservation with education and recreation facilities. Nearby attractions include Dunrobin Castle in Golspie, the Ferry-Croft Countryside Centre at Lairg and a beach, sea-fishing and boat hire at Portmahomack.
Doctor
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
School
Bonar Bridge Primary School
Gledfield Primary School
Taxi
Shops
The Corner Shop
The Art Shop
Violins & Bows
Places to Stay near Ardgay
Dunroamin Hotel (1.02 miles)
A friendly hotel where a warm welcome is guaranteed. Scotland's Best Service Award 2002. The hotel has magnificent views all year round and is within easy access to the Scottish highlands.
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Mill Farm B and B (10.75 miles)
Mill Farm is a working farm and family home, located just two miles away from the historic county town of Dornoch. Set in its own 50 acres of ground, Mill ... More
Morangie House Hotel (11.85 miles)
The Morangie, a fine old Victorian mansion, is set on the northern outskirts of the Ancient and Royal Burgh of Tain, Ross & Cromarty, one of Scotland's oldest burghs. Its grand design and spacious and ... More | visit website
Eagle Hotel (12.11 miles)
The Eagle Hotel is a beautiful, traditionally run hotel in the Idyllic highlands of Scotland. Situated in Royal Dornoch, it makes ideal base to explore the local area, or play ... More
Mansfield Castle Hotel (12.29 miles)
Mansfield House Hotel is a luxury country house hotel, rated 4 star by the Scottish Tourist Board, in which the resident owners provide a welcoming and friendly atmosphere in a comfortable ... More
Dornoch Castle Hotel (12.30 miles)
Set in private and beautifully manicured gardens, this Scottish Castle occupies a tranquil position in the heart of the beautiful village of Dornoch, yet still enjoys easy access to the A9. Steeped ... More
Dornoch Hotel (12.49 miles)
Kincraig Castle Hotel (13.62 miles)
A relaxing retreat just 20 minutes away from Inverness, this peaceful hotel is surrounded by some of Scotland’s best golf courses, beaches, distilleries, castles and scenery. Kincraig Hotel is set in ... More
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