Visiting Alness

Alness is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Alness?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Alness then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

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FAQs About Alness

How Do I Get To Alness?

Driving directions to Alness:

  • From Inverness: take the A9 heading north for approximately 20 miles, then take the A862 towards Alness.
  • From Dingwall: take the A835 towards Ullapool for approximately 6 miles, then turn right onto the A862 towards Alness.
  • From Tain: take the A836 heading west, then turn left onto the B9176 towards Alness.

Rail directions to Alness:

  • From Inverness: take the train to Alness station, which is served by the ScotRail Highland Line.

If you're coming from other landmarks, cities, or towns, you may want to consider driving or taking the train to one of the nearby towns mentioned above and then following the directions from there.

What's The Nearest Airport To Alness?

The closest airport to Alness is Inverness Airport, which is approximately 22 miles away. To get to Alness from the airport, you can take the A9 southbound and then the A862 towards Alness. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or rental car from the airport.

Where Is Alness?