Avoch is a small coastal village on the Black Isle in the council area of Highland, Scotland, sitting on the edge of the Moray Firth. It has a compact, picturesque harbour and narrow streets of traditional houses, with easy access to wildlife-watching - boat trips and nearby spots such as Chanonry Point make dolphin and seabird sightings a regular attraction.
Historically it grew as a fishing community and still retains that maritime character, but today the local economy mixes tourism, small businesses and people who commute to Inverness. It’s a popular base for gentle coastal walks and exploring the Black Isle’s villages and beaches, offering a quietly historic, community-focused feel rather than overtly touristy development.
Postcode districts covering Avoch
Most populated places nearby
- Inverness 7.2 miles11.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Fortrose Place 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Black Isle Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Rosemarkie Place 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Munlochy Place 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Culloden and Ardersier Ward 4.6 miles7.3 km
- North Kessock Place 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Ardersier Place 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Balloch Place 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Culloden Place 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Smithton Place 6 miles9.6 km
- Inverness Millburn Ward 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Inverness Central Ward 6.3 miles10.1 km
Example postcodes in Avoch
IV9 8PS, IV9 8RX, IV9 8QA, IV9 8RY, IV9 8QH, IV9 8QF, IV9 8RA, IV9 8RE, IV9 8QD … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Aberdeen Airport 77.9 miles125.3 km
- Inverness Railway Station 6.2 miles10 km
- Invergordon Railway Station 8.5 miles13.7 km
Hotels near Avoch Ad
- Doric House 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Ness Walk 5 7 miles11.2 km
- Allangrange Hotel Near Inverness 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Newhall Mains 5 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Anderson 2 miles3.3 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- River Ness Hotel, A Member of Radisson Individuals 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- North Kessock Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Heathmount Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
Schools in Avoch
- Avoch Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Arrie Wood Forest 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Craigiehowe Wood Forest 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Castle Stuart Estate 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Caledonian Stadium Stadium 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Foulis Castle Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Ness Castle Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Victoria Park Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Leys Castle Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Novar House Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Dunskeath House Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Tulloch Castle Estate 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Tarradale House Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km