Portmahomack
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Portmahomack
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Portmahomack is well known
in Easter Ross because of the picturesque nature of the village. Uniquely for
an east coast village it faces to the west producing spectacular sunset views
in the evening.
It is an excellent base for all sorts of sports and sightseeing activities including:
Golfing at the Tarbet Golf Club; Dolphin spotting and fishing trips,www.portmahomackboat.co.uk;
beautiful walking routes and a spotless beach looking onto the Dornoch Firth,
ideal for various water sports. Portmahomack also has a historical links to
the early Picts. You can visit an archaeology dig site at the Tarbet
Discovery Centre which is situated within the village. The village also
supports a General Post Office/store, open 7 days a week and two hotels. For
Accomodation of large groups The Oystercatcher is pleased to recommend Wentworth
Country House.
In close Proximity to Portmahomack are the historical Towns of Tain (10 miles) and Dornoch (21 miles). In Tain there is the "Tain Through Time Museum" where you explore the histoy of the town. You will also find in Tain a golf course and nice walking routes and park areas.
Dornoch supports the world famous Royal Dornoch golf course and the beautiful Dornoch Cathedral