Black Isle Stud
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Add your business details- Peaceful site on an Arabian horse stud farm and smallholding
- On the Black Isle peninsula, with direct access to Millbuie Forest
- A five-minute drive from Culbokie and 25 minutes from Inverness
Enthusiastic about all things equestrian? Then escape to Black Isle Stud, a small site on a horse farm with a handful of pitches. It’s on the north side of the Black Isle peninsula, a section of Scotland’s Highlands flanked by the firths of Cromarty, Moray, Inverness and Beauly. This is a small site with no fancy facilities located off a track – most guests appreciate the peace and quiet here.
Outstanding views over to the local munro, Ben Wyvis, mean it’s a sublime spot for a scenic stay within easy reach of Inverness (25 minutes). And it’s not just views and horses to be seen here – buzzards, red kites and ospreys regularly soar through the skies above. The land is shared with hares and the occasional roe deer too, and If you’re an early bird you might get a glimpse of red squirrels and pine martens.
This site is sublime for those seeking seclusion – the owners reckon they rarely see another soul while strolling or cycling through Millbuie Forest, a leafy area accessible directly from the grounds.
You might spot other humans while gathering grub in Culbokie (a five-minute drive), but if you really don’t fancy straying far from the site, ask the staff to collect fresh rolls for you from the shop or takeaway meals from the village pub.
Suddenly got the urge to get moving? Sign up to one of the park’s tai chi and qigong classes or go on a guided walk.
Site type
3Languages spoken
English
German
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Black Isle Stud
Brachla House
Mount Eagle
Culbokie
Highlands and Islands
Scotland
IV7 8GY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
57.59393°N
-4.28867°W
Nearest transport
Coach7.2 mi Royal Bank of Scotland
8.2 mi Bus Station
15 mi Hotel
Rail5 mi Dingwall Rail Station
6.1 mi Conon Bridge Rail Station
7.1 mi Alness Rail Station
Ferry7.8 mi Invergordon Port Ferry Terminal
11.2 mi Cromarty Ferry Terminal
12.1 mi Nigg Ferry Terminal
Airport9.2 mi Inverness Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Mountain biking, sailing, golf, tennis, walking and horse riding are just a few of the activities to take part in while on the brilliant Black Isle peninsula. Making forays to a family fave, the beach at Rosemarkie (20 minutes’ drive) – a sandy area with rock pools, safe swimming waters, a play park and a popular café – is another top way to spend a day.
Wander 20 minutes from here to Fortrose to gaze at the cathedral and chapter house before ambling along the golf course down to Chanonry Point for a bit of dolphin spotting. Want to watch wildlife while out on the water? Climb on board a boat at the tip of the Black Isle – tours around a few of the firths leave from Cromarty (25 minutes).
Walk the historic streets and admire the architecture afterwards, then visit the courthouse to learn more about the village’s past. Just before heading home, swing by the Dutch cheese shop and bakery to splash out on treats for later on.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemarkie | 6.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Nairn (Central) | 15.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Nairn (East) | 16.2 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dornoch | 21.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Findhorn | 25.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Black Isle Wildlife and Country Park 5.3 mi
Culloden Visitor Centre 8.7 mi
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery 8.7 mi
James Pringle Weavers of Inverness 8.7 mi
Jacobite Cruises 9.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Drumderfit Hill Walk 4 mi
The Millbuie 4.4 mi
Avoch - Fortrose - Chanonry Point 4.6 mi
Ormond Castle Walk 4.8 mi
Black Rock Gorge 5.2 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does Black Isle Stud have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Black Isle Stud dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Black Isle Stud? Mountain biking, sailing, golf, tennis, walking and horse riding are just a few of the activities to take part in while on the brilliant Black Isle peninsula. Making forays to a family … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Black Isle Stud?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.