While we’ve had many famous residents in the area, there’s none more renowned than our bottle-nosed dolphins.

At Chanonry Point, which is just 3 miles from Flowerburn, there’s deep water just off the beach – making one of the best places in the world for land-based viewing. And, as they’re the most northern-based population of dolphins, people come from far and wide to see them

Of course, they’re not the only ones living in waters around the Black Isle. You can also spot common and grey seals, as well as harbour porpoises and, on some boat trips leaving from Avoch, Cromarty or Inverness, you might even see Minke, Pilot or Killer Whales.

The best time to see any of these amazing creatures is between April and September, when the tide is rising. You’ll be able to find a local tide table in your cottage or lodge.