Video clip of Muir of Ord

Introduction to Muir of Ord

This evening, I am posting information on the Scottish Highland village of Muir of Ord which is situated about 13 miles west of Inverness. Location is close to the Cromarty Firth. Key facts and information:

• The name Muir could mean either ‘moor’ or ‘sea’ whilst Ord means ‘hammer shaped hill’.
• Population is about 3000.
• Local resources include Golf Club, Railway Station and Whisky Distillery, Glen Ord.
• The village has its own football (soccer) team.
• There is a mix of shops and accommodation.
• Good views can be obtained of Ben Wyvis, a mountain with height of 3432 feet (1046 m) which translates from the Gaelic as ‘Hill of Terror’.

Golf Club

Glen Ord Distillery

Ben Wyvis, Scottish Highlands

Crossroads at village centre

Main Street

Railway Station

More information for the visitor

For more information on Scotland’s towns, cities, villages and much more please refer to Visitors’ Guide to Scotland. The ISBN is 978-1-9161332-0-4. This publication is also available via Kindle.