The Aird and Loch Ness ward sits within the Highland council area of Scotland, running from the northern outskirts of Inverness across fertile strath and farmland to the shores of the iconic Loch Ness. Its landscape is a mix of wooded glens, rivers and open hillsides, with popular walking routes and viewpoints that draw both day visitors and outdoor enthusiasts keen on the loch’s scenery and folklore.
Locally the economy blends agriculture, tourism and public‑sector employment, while community life reflects strong Gaelic and Highland traditions in village halls, local festivals and historic church sites; there’s a noticeable mix of long‑standing crofting families alongside newer residents commuting to Inverness or working in tourism. Historic sites and clan associations pepper the area, giving the ward a distinct sense of place rooted in both natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Postcode districts covering Aird and Loch Ness
IV2, IV3, IV4, IV5, IV6, IV63, PH32
Most populated places nearby
- Inverness 18.5 miles29.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Drumnadrochit Place 6 miles9.6 km
Example postcodes in Aird and Loch Ness
IV4 7GH, IV4 7BA, IV2 6YG, IV63 6XQ, IV63 6TP, IV63 6XG, IV5 7QR, IV4 7EQ, PH32 4AB … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 27 miles43.4 km
- Aberdeen Airport 91.6 miles147.4 km
- Beauly Railway Station 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Muir of Ord Railway Station 15.4 miles24.7 km
Hotels in Aird and Loch Ness Ad
Schools in Aird and Loch Ness
- Aldourie Primary School Primary
- Balnain Primary School Primary
- Beauly Primary School Primary
- Cannich Bridge Primary School Primary
- Dochgarroch Primary School Primary
- Farr Primary School - Inverness Primary
- Glen Urquhart High School Secondary
- Glenurquhart Primary School Primary
- Kilchuimen Academy Secondary
- Kilchuimen Primary School Primary
- Kirkhill Primary School Primary
- Stratherrick Primary School Primary
- Teanassie Primary School Primary
- Tomnacross Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Balmacaan Forest Forest 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Balmacaan House Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Erchless Castle Estate 8 miles12.9 km
- Guisachan House Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Beaufort Castle Estate 10.5 miles17 km
- Corriehallie Lodge Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Tarradale House Estate 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Brahan Castle Estate 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Ness Castle Estate 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Beinneun Forest Forest 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Scatwell House Estate 17.3 miles27.8 km
- East Monar Forest Forest 17.8 miles28.7 km