Evanton: Forest, Gorge and History

Evanton offers an unusual combination of woodland landscapes, gorges and traces of history. Evanton Wood lies immediately behind the village and covers 65 hectares of mature woodland. There are also paths near Lower Balconie, along the Cromarty Firth and to the historic sites of Kiltearn. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Evanton will find a place where nature experiences and discoveries relating to the area's history can be combined in a variety of ways.

Evanton Wood and Paths through the Landscape

Evanton Wood is bordered by the Allt Graad/River Glass and Blackrock Gorge. This geographical setting alone makes the forest a clear focal point for visitors who enjoy spending time outdoors. A short woodland walk from Evanton leads to Black Rock Gorge. This makes it possible to include the gorge as a separate excursion in your day's plans without focusing your stay exclusively on historic sights.

Evanton Wood can be accessed on foot and by bicycle via Chapel Road. The signposted path is located to the right of the Chapel. The local paths have been widened and surfaced and are now suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility scooters. If you are travelling with people with different needs, this specific feature of the paths can be a useful consideration when planning your excursions. You can mark the forest as a nature destination while also taking into account which means of transport are important for your group.

Further landscape impressions can be found along separate sections of path: near Lower Balconie, one path follows the River Skiach. Another path runs along the shore of the Cromarty Firth. This allows you to choose between woodland, riverbank and firth depending on the kind of day you want, without combining these destinations into a single route.

Historic Sites in the Village

Important historic sites in Evanton include the ruins of Kiltearn Old Parish Church. The cemetery of Kiltearn Old Kirk is also part of the area's history; its survey documented 378 memorial stones and 72 grave markers. For visitors interested in places of remembrance and the local past, it provides another historic point of reference.

At the end of the main street of the planned village of Evanton stands the former Secession Chapel. The two-storey, five-bay building dates from the early 19th century. Its former use is also part of the village's history: the former Secession Chapel was later used as a Free Church School.

Another sign of the past can be found in Highland Deephaven Industrial Park. A monument there commemorates Evanton (Novar) airfield. Together with the church, cemetery and Chapel, it creates a multifaceted picture: Evanton tells its story not through a single building, but through several different places and their former functions.

The Right Location for Your Holiday Days

When looking for accommodation in Evanton, you can first consider which experiences you want to form the focus of your trip. A holiday apartment in Evanton is therefore particularly appealing as a starting point for your individually planned experiences of the village and its landscapes. What matters is which destinations you include in your travel plans and how you want to spend your holiday days. This allows you to base your accommodation decision on your preferred mix of nature and local history without presupposing a fixed order for your excursions.

Further Places to Include in Your Plans

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Evanton, you can continue your search with Lochinver, Kincraig, Glenmore, Garve, Onich, Dingwall, Totscore and Invergarry.

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