A selection of photographs of Dolphin View Cottage, the local area, and attractions. All the photographs are taken by either myself or Mike.
Bottlenose dolphins can be seen from the shore as they pass between Chanonry Point and Fort George
nearby Nairn beach, a very long sandy beach that is dog friendly all year round
snow on Nairn beach, very rare sight!
Aurora Borealis, the Northern lights are an advantage of the longer winter nights
Fish supper for this dolphin, not so lucky for the salmon
Fort George is a short walk away, well worth a visit
lunch for a Highland Cow
Cannons on the battlements at Fort George, a pleasant walk from the cottage
For a easy winter walk, Fyrish hill near Evanton is a lovely option
Let the train take the strain. The northbound train crossing the swing bridge over the Caledonian Canal
Whooper swans are a winter highlight for birdwatchers
Autumn is a great time to visit, here is the view from Ness Islands to Inverness
A new dolphin face in the firth, Mum and baby
Sandwich terns on the remains of Ardersier jetty
Brodie Castle is famous for daffodils, not to be missed in Spring
The Highland Regiment receiving the freedom of Inverness
Early morning sunrise over Ardersier and the Moray Firth
pair of bottlenose dolphins photographed in the Moray Firth
Hamish and his pal Todd enjoying a run on Nairn Beach
Kite surfers and wind surfers in Ardersier Bay
a high five from this seal
Who needs the tropics? Nairn Beach photographed from the sand dunes
The comfortable living room benefits from lots of natural light and sea views over the Moray Firth
Plodda Falls near Tomich
another view of the log burning stove
We're Good to Go, Coronavirus certificate
Outside view of the front of Dolphin View Cottage
double bedroom
The kitchen
The back garden is laid mostly to grass and has a high wooden fence
Looking across to Chanonry Point from Fort George in Ardersier
The welcome sign at the edge of the village
Ardersier Common has well surfaced paths with boardwalks, just minutes from the cottage
information board on the shore path towards Fort George
Evening light over Ardersier bay