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Kirkhill, Highland

Kirkhill
Kirkhill is located in Inverness area
Kirkhill
Kirkhill
Kirkhill shown within the Inverness area
OS grid reference NH556453
Council area
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town Beauly
Postcode district IV5 7
Police Scottish
Fire Scottish
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
List of places
UK
Scotland
57°28′32″N 4°24′34″W / 57.47544°N 4.40953°W / 57.47544; -4.40953Coordinates: 57°28′32″N 4°24′34″W / 57.47544°N 4.40953°W / 57.47544; -4.40953

Kirkhill (Scottish Gaelic: Cnoc Mhoire) is a village in north Inverness-shire, located 2 miles east of Beauly, close to the south opening of the Beauly Firth, and 10 miles west of Inverness, in the Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland. It is home to the Wardlaw cemetery, including the Lovat Mausoleum, dating back to circa 170 BC.

Kirkhill does not have any shops. The primary school is the pillar of the community. With the annual Gala day at the community centre and the Christmas fair are the main events. Buses are not frequently seen.

Famous village inhabitants include Noddy Holder from Slade.


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