Scotland - Ref 2880

The village of Beauly is situated at the heart of the Highlands on the north bank of the River Beauly Located just 12 miles from Inverness, Beauly is a great location for touring this beautiful part of Scotland, being within easy reach of Loch Ness, the sandy beaches of the coast and the historic Caledonian pine forests of Glen Affric and Strathfarrar The name of the village is derived from the French words "beau lieu" or "beautiful place", and no wonder The village is proud of its scenic beauty and the residents keep it well – Beauly has won the Scotland and Britain in Bloom titles The village is also famous for its craft-based industries and has a superb selection of shops, pubs and restaurants The ruined 13th Century priory, around which the village was built, is a must-see for visitors Located in a small hamlet on the hillside overlooking Beauly and the Beauly Firth, Strathglass’s comfortable and stylish accommodation offers two bedrooms, a wet room, and open plan living area with kitchen area, dining area and sitting area The cottage has been furnished and equipped to a high standard, and the accommodation is all at ground level, making it potentially suitable for accompanied disabled visitors This is a wonderful base from which to explore the area, which includes the historic Kilmorack and Beaufort Castle .