Balvraid

Balvraid is a hamlet in Highland Council, Scotland. Balvraid is situated nearby to the hamlet Orrinside, as well as near Broomhill.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Muir of Ord railway station and Ord House Hotel.

Muir of Ord railway station

Railway station

Photo: Chris Heaton, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Muir of Ord railway station is a railway station on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line and the Far North Line, serving the village of Muir of Ord in the Highland council area of Scotland. Muir of Ord railway station is situated 2 miles southeast of Balvraid.

Ord House Hotel

Hotel

Photo: Craig Wallace, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Brahan Castle

Ruins

Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.

Brahan Castle was situated 3.5 miles south-west of Dingwall, in Easter Ross, Highland Scotland. The castle belonged to the Earls of Seaforth, chiefs of the Clan Mackenzie, who dominated the area. Brahan Castle is situated 2 miles north of Balvraid.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Muir of Ord and Marybank.

Muir of Ord

Town

Photo: Richard Webb, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Muir of Ord is a village in Easter Ross, in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is situated near the western end of the Black Isle, about 9 miles west of the city of Inverness and 5+1⁄2 miles south of Dingwall. Muir of Ord is situated 2 miles southeast of Balvraid.

Marybank

Village

Photo: Gordon Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Marybank is a small village in Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland. The village of Muir of Ord lies 3 miles south east of Marybank, along the A832 road. Marybank is situated 2 miles northwest of Balvraid.