Fortrose-Rosemarkie Attractions

The main town on the Black Isle is the twin settlement of Fortrose-Rosemarkie (pop. 1,900), formerly an important port and now a popular resort with an 18-hole golf course. Little remains of Fortrose Cathedral which was started in the 12th century and altered during the 13th/14th century apart from the two-story chapterhouse. The stones from the church were transported to Inverness by Cromwell's men for use in the construction of the castle there. Rosemarkie is an even older settlement dating from the sixth century. In 1125 David I declared the town a bishopric but that was later moved to Fortrose.