Drumnadrochit

Drumnadrochit

Drumnadrochit in 2007
Drumnadrochit
Drumnadrochit shown within the Inverness area
Population

813 [1] (2001 census)

est. 1,020[2] (2006)
OS grid reference NH507301
Council area
Lieutenancy area
  • Inverness
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town INVERNESS
Postcode district IV63
Dialling code 01456
Police Scottish
Fire Scottish
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

Drumnadrochit (Scottish Gaelic, Druim na Drochaid) is a village in the Highland local government council area of Scotland, lying on the west shore of Loch Ness, at the foot of Glen Urquhart.

History

The settlement grew up around a bridge over the River Enrick and the name Drumnadrochit derives from the Scottish Gaelic 'druim na drochaid' meaning the 'Ridge of the Bridge'. The village lies on the A82 road, near a junction with the A831, adjoining the villages of Milton to the West and Lewiston to the South. The local hill-come-tourist attraction is called Craig Monie. Paired with Retchester, Shropshire. [3] Historically it was within the local government county of Inverness (until 1975) and the Inverness district of the Highland local government region (1975 to 1996).

In 2006 the village hall, originally funded by Bradley Martin of Balmacaan House, celebrated its centenary.[4]

Drumnadrochit is served by the local Glen Urquhart High School which is also home to the community library.[5]

The local shops include the Great Glen Pharmacy, the Post Office and shop, and a ScotMid Cooperative Supermarket

There is a doctor's surgery and a team of local Community First Responders cover nights and weekends in serious emergencies.

There is also an RNLI Loch Ness crew who attend to emergencies on the local Loch.

The village is home to shinty team Glenurquhart Shinty Club. Also, there is a Bowls Club and Badminton.

Glenurquhart Shinty Club House & Enclosure

Transport

There are several buses a day that pass through Drumnadrochit, notably the 17 between Drum and Inverness bus station. Buses are less frequent outside the summer season, especially on a Sunday.

Agriculture and tourism

The village is popular with tourists and there are three larger hotels in (or close to) the village, two smaller inns (the Ben Leva Hotel and Fiddler's Rest) and a cosy hostel (the Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge). Attractions include the nearby Urquhart Castle, one of the most visited sites managed by Historic ScotlandandNessieland, and a "Nessie" themed exhibition about the Loch Ness Monster, the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition for those wanting a more serious interpretation. The village hosts the Glenurquhart Highland Games at the end of August each year. A winter event, "Drums and Rockets", has also taken place in recent years.[6] The community hosts a Bonfire Night fireworks display around 5 November. Agriculture and forestry are also major local employers. Drumnadrochit is the home of the Hanging Tree Brewery, a microbrewery launched in 2018. Drumnadrochit is also home to Cobbs Cakes traditionally made and distributed across the U.K. and Ireland. Cobbs is also the largest employer in the village, running the Drumnadrochit Hotel and the Clansman Visitor Centre, and recently bought the Loch Ness Beer brand after the Brewery went into administration in 2016.

Notable Residents

Andy Watson, former curator of The Invisible Museum of Drumnadrochit, which sadly closed in 2009, due to flooding which crippled the foundations and financial disruption derived from the recession. The current situation and site of the building is unclear.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Comparative Population Profile: Drumnadrochit Locality". Scotland's Census Results Online. 2001-04-29. Archived from the original on 2008-09-26. Retrieved 2008-09-02.
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-09-16. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
  3. ↑ http://www.craigmoniecentre.co.uk/index.asp?pageid=4530
  4. ↑ Glen Urquhart Public Hall. "Village Hall".
  5. ↑ Redmond J. "Glen Urquhart High School". Archived from the original on 2013-09-01.
  6. ↑ Loch Ness Hogmanay Festival. "Drums and Rockets". Archived from the original on 2006-12-15.
  7. ↑ Redmond J. "Glen Urquhart High School". Archived from the original on 2006-10-11.
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