Kirkhill
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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 |
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.