Cromarty is a lovely restored historic village right on the tip of the Black Isle. In Cromarty, which is only 10 minutes by car from Newfield, you can visit Hugh Miller's Cottage and the Old Courthouse. There is a tearoom, a pottery, an art gallery and a few shops. The Royal Hotel at the harbour serves excellent dinners. There you can sample local caught salmon, trout, lobster, prawns as well as venison and other dishes.

 

Rosemarkie is another great village, only 10 minutes by car. Here you can play a game of golf on the Fortrose and Rosemarkie 18 holes golf course. Or you can visit the Groam House Museum, where you can have a look in the pictish past of Northern Scotland.

 

Inverness (30 minutes by car) is the capital of the highlands. There you will find a wide variety of shops and restaurants, but also cinemas, museums, a theatre, exhibitions, etc.

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