Watch Dolphins at North Kessock
Just north of Inverness, over the Kessock Bridge lies the village of North Kessock. The shoreline offers excellent dolphin spotting opportunities over the Beauly Firth. Dolphin sightings are frequent in this area as they often travel up the Beauly Firth after Chanonry Point. It’s also a much more peaceful than Chanonry Point and much easier to park!
There’s plenty of space for watching and you’ll find that even if there are no dolphins around there are great views of the Kessock Bridge and Inverness as well as views west along the Firth.
You’ll find a few seats next to the old ferry jetty, which makes a good viewing point. There are also places to eat and drink nearby and the Aurorabearealis Art and Craft Studio is well worth a visit.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Up the hill near the tourist information centre used to be the the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Centre (WDC) at North Kessock. However, this closed in 2015. The Scottish Dolphin Centre at Spey Bay near Focabers in Moray remains open and is operated by WDC.
Inverness lies just over the Kessock Bridge. It is a very popular place to stay with a wide selection of accommodation in and near the centre.
There’s plenty of space for watching and you’ll find that even if there are no dolphins around there are great views of the Kessock Bridge and Inverness as well as views west along the Firth.
You’ll find a few seats next to the old ferry jetty, which makes a good viewing point. There are also places to eat and drink nearby and the Aurorabearealis Art and Craft Studio is well worth a visit.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Up the hill near the tourist information centre used to be the the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Centre (WDC) at North Kessock. However, this closed in 2015. The Scottish Dolphin Centre at Spey Bay near Focabers in Moray remains open and is operated by WDC.
Inverness lies just over the Kessock Bridge. It is a very popular place to stay with a wide selection of accommodation in and near the centre.
- If you are planning a trip to Inverness - see our new Inverness Guidebook 2023 edition in the shop.
North Kessock Map
You might also be interested in:
- If you are planning a trip to Inverness - see the Inverness Guidebook in the shop.
- Hotels in Inverness and Moray Dolphins area
- Self catering accommodation in the Moray Firth area
- Dolphin spotting locations on the Moray Firth
- Chanonry Point location details
- Purchase our guides in the shop
- Things to do in the Moray Firth
Where next?
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Dolphin GalleryAn image gallery of the Moray Firth Dolphins
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