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 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fortrose Place 2.1 miles
- Black Isle Ward 2.4 miles
- Rosemarkie Place 2.8 miles
- Munlochy Place 3.4 miles
- Culloden and Ardersier Ward 4.6 miles
- North Kessock Place 5.2 miles
- Ardersier Place 5.2 miles
- Balloch Place 5.4 miles
- Culloden Place 5.5 miles
- Smithton Place 6 miles
- Inverness Millburn Ward 6.1 miles
- Inverness Central Ward 6.3 miles
Example postcodes in Avoch
IV9 8PS, IV9 8QU, IV9 8QZ, IV9 8QN, IV9 8PW, IV9 8AD, IV9 8QE, IV9 8QP, IV9 8QA … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 5.1 miles
- Aberdeen Airport 77.9 miles
- Inverness Railway Station 6.2 miles
- Invergordon Railway Station 8.5 miles
Hotels near Avoch Ad
- Doric House 3 6.4 miles
- Allangrange Hotel Near Inverness 3.4 miles
- The Anderson 2 miles
- Newhall Mains 5 6.6 miles
- Ness Walk 5 7 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport 4 4.5 miles
- North Kessock Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness 4 6.2 miles
- River Ness Hotel, A Member of Radisson Individuals 4 6.3 miles
- Heathmount Hotel 3 6.4 miles
Schools in Avoch
- Avoch Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Arrie Wood Forest 2.1 miles
- Craigiehowe Wood Forest 2.8 miles
- Castle Stuart Estate 4.4 miles
- Caledonian Stadium Stadium 5.1 miles
- Foulis Castle Estate 8.4 miles
- Ness Castle Estate 8.5 miles
- Victoria Park Stadium 9.2 miles
- Leys Castle Estate 9.2 miles
- Novar House Estate 9.6 miles
- Dunskeath House Estate 9.7 miles
- Tulloch Castle Estate 9.8 miles
- Tarradale House Estate 10.7 miles