About NORTH KESSOCK VILLAGE

North Kessock is a small village on the Black Isle, Ross-shire in the Highlands of Scotland.   It lies on the North shore of the Beauly Firth, opposite the city of Inverness.   The stretch of water separating North and South Kessock is known as the "Kessock Narrows" or Beauly Firth.   There are still ferry piers at North and South Kessock and for hundreds of years a ferry carried passengers and vehicles to and fro.   Eventually to meet the ever growing flow of traffic, a bridge was built, and in 1982 the Kessock Bridge was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth, the late Queen Mother

 

The Moray Firth is home to a resident school of bottle-nosed dolphins and many tourists come to North Kessock to dolphin spot.

 

North Kessock has:   

 a population of about  600 people

a Primary School with a roll of approximately 90-100 children.   The School is a "community use" school.

 a Free Church at Ferry Brae, near the top of the village

 a Doctors' Surgery at Ferry Brae

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Mission Hall, Main Street, North Kessock

A Mission Hall in Main Street, which was used for Church of Scotland services, and other community Clubs and Classes.   Sadly, the Mission Hall has closed as at 28th March 2014 and is to be disposed of by the Church of Scotland.

It is hoped to set up a group in order to purchase and run the Mission Hall (2 meeting rooms and office) for the benefit of the Community.  There are a number of people willing to be members, or sign a petition of support, but at the moment the project needs another 4 or 5 people to be on a Steering Group with all the work that entails.

If you feel that you might be able to help, please contact Owen Smith (chairman of the Community Council) on 01463 731259 or

owen.smith@talk21.com.

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A large Village Hall situated by the waterside which is well used by many Clubs and Classes, and also for Dances, Weddings, and other social events.

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There is a Hair & Beauty Salon

called SARAH FRANCES which is located on Main Street at the side of the Spar Shop on the little lane leading to the Tourist Information Centre .

Bookings - Telephone 07779 915 398

Opening Times:

Tues/Wed/Thurs*/Frid* -  9.30 - 5pm

Saturday - 9.30 - 4.30pm

Sunday & Monday - closed

** - Late night appointments available Thurs/Frid evenings on request

come along to meet Sarah and view this lovely little salon which is a real asset to the Village.

Park at the door and pop in!

 

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 The White House Cafe - situated on the waterfront in Main Street - a long low building which used to be the village shop. 

Aurorabearialis - a small Craft Shop on the Main Street which sells handmade cards and locally made crafts

The Targemakers - a small workshop on the Main Street which handcrafts Jacobite targes (Scottish shields)

 

A well stocked Spar Shop which sells all the usual grocery things.

 

 The Kessock Hotel - an attractive building at the top of the Ferry Pier.

 

A busy Lifeboat Station with many callouts throughout the year.   It also has an annual OPEN DAY when there is a huge turnout who enjoy a fun fundraising day, and witness rescue demonstrations by the lifeboat crew.

 Behind North Kessock lies Ord Hill which is a maze of foothpaths, and tracks and is popular for walkers.   From the top there are wonderful views of Inverness, and the surrounding area.