Drumnadrochit is a small village on the western shore of Loch Ness in the Highland council area of Scotland, roughly 20 miles west of Inverness. It sits at the mouth of Glen Urquhart and the Great Glen, with views towards the ruins of Urquhart Castle and easy access to surrounding hills, Caledonian forest remnants and a network of walking trails.
The local economy mixes tourism - boat trips, the local Loch Ness Centre and the famous “monster” legend draw visitors - with traditional farming, fishing and small shops. Socially it feels like a close-knit Highland village with seasonal events and visible clan and historic influences, making it a handy base for exploring the Highlands while retaining a quiet, lived-in character.
Postcode districts covering Drumnadrochit
Most populated places nearby
- Inverness 13.3 miles21.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Aird and Loch Ness Ward 6 miles9.6 km
Example postcodes in Drumnadrochit
IV63 6UL, IV63 6TX, IV63 6WP, IV63 6UT, IV63 6UJ, IV63 6UY, IV63 6AF, IV63 6AJ, IV63 6AN … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Aberdeen Airport 85.8 miles138 km
- Beauly Railway Station 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Muir of Ord Railway Station 13 miles20.9 km
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Schools in Drumnadrochit
- Glen Urquhart High School Secondary
- Glenurquhart Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Balmacaan House Estate 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Balmacaan Forest Forest 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Beaufort Castle Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Erchless Castle Estate 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Ness Castle Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Leys Castle Estate 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Tarradale House Estate 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Guisachan House Estate 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Caledonian Stadium Stadium 15 miles24.2 km
- Brahan Castle Estate 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Corriehallie Lodge Estate 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Moy Hall Estate 16.5 miles26.5 km