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Brodie Castle
Brodie
near Forres
Moray
IV36 2TE

Regional Information

The highland capital of Inverness is beautifully set on the River Ness with a new theatre and cinema complex at Eden Court, an art gallery and excellent cafes and restaurants. You will find all the shops and services there to get your supplies for heading out to the spectacular surrounding mountain and coastal countryside. The spectacular Great Glen stretching south to Fort William along the side of Loch Ness, the massive Ben Wyvis to the north and the beautiful gentle Moray coast with the region's best castles and and historic sites; namely Brodie Castle (NTS) with its fabulous art collection gathered by seven generations of the Brodie family, Cawdor Castle ancestral home of the Campbell Clan and featuring in Shakespeare's Macbeth, Fort George the impressive Hanoverian bastion built after the Jacobite Rebellion and of course, Culloden the heart rending site of the infamous battle which ended Bonnie Prince Charlie's uprising. The Trust has a world-class award winning visitor centre there which is unmissable.

Cromarty on the Black Isle is a beautiful little Georgian town, home to Hugh Millers cottage and museum, where the great philosopher was born and spent much of his too short life. The surrounding countryside is perfect for beach walks, mountain biking and antique hunting and is only an hour and a half away from the big hills at Torridon (NTS). Other attractions in the area include Dunrobin Castle, ANTA, the design company, the Black Isle Brewery....the list is endless.

National Trust for Scotland properties to visit in the area: Balmacara Estate & Lochalsh Woodland; Brodie Castle; Culloden; Hugh Miller Museum & Birthplace Cottage; Inverewe Garden; Kintail & Morvich (The Five Sisters); Torridon.

Cormack Lodge, Brodie Castle

RatingVery Good
AreaInverness, Nairn, Moray & The Black Isle
Sleeps3
Bedrooms1

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This romantic rural cottage is tucked away down a narrow road, a short walk from Brodie Castle. Wander round the 16th century castle grounds then while away evenings in front of the wood-burning stove.
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The dining room has views of the Brodie estate, and the cottage has its own private garden, perfect for alfresco breakfasts and impromptu picnics.

Accommodation details

1 storey - a step leads down to the bedroom and bathroom

Sleeps 2/3 - 1 double, 1 sofa bed

Bathroom with bath and hand-held shower attachment

Sitting room with wood-burning stove

Dining room

Kitchen

Private garden

Oil-fired central heating (also heats water)

Parking available beside the cottage

Public transport accessible

EPC Rating: E54

Larger groups can also book South Lodge, a single-storey cottage just a short stroll from Brodie Castle, sleeping 2/4.

About Brodie Castle
The imposing turrets of Brodie Castle stand between Nairn and Forres, close to the beaches of the Moray Firth. The castle dates from the mid-16th century, and is filled with Dutch, English and early 20th-century art.

Famous for its extravagant display of daffodils in the spring, the extensive grounds also offer trails, bird hides and an adventure playground.

About the area
Forres is the closest town, and also one of Scotland's oldest, having been a Royal Burgh since 1140. There are plenty of shops on offer for stocking up.

Brodie Castle is also an excellent base for exploring the Cairngorm mountains, the Black Isle and the Moray Firth, Loch Ness and Glen Affric.

Things to do

The Moray Firth has stunning beaches. Try Cullen Bay for dolphin watching or Findhorn for its laid back atmosphere.

Visit the Sueno Stone on the north-eastern edge of Forres. The 21ft high stone is Scotland's largest and most intricate piece of Pictish carving.

At Brodie, you'll be staying just half-an hour's drive from the battlefield at Culloden. Discover the story behind the Jacobite uprising and the last battle to be fought on Scottish soil.

Getting there
Brodie Castle is off the A96, 4½ miles west of Forres and 24 miles east of Inverness. < Less