See what's open near youpubs, restaurants, shops and more, by distance from where you are

Other Amenities in Kirkton IV3

Pubs 39 Restaurants 144 Banks 7 Hotels 192 Shops 344 Supermarkets 35 Takeaways 61 Cinemas 3 Attractions 98 Business services 32 Education 119 Health and beauty 283 Home improvement 143 Property services 51




Local Information

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the IV3 postcode district.

County or areaHighland
Postcode districtIV3
Telephone code01721
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 18 h 1 min4:18 am – 10:19 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 37 min8:56 am – 3:33 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,611 residentsin the Loch Ness census areaMedian age 52.72,182 households75% of homes owner-occupied48% owned outright10% social rented, 11% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.3% unemployment rate61% of adults are economically active, 2,387 in work, 28% retiredMain industries: hospitality 13%, health and social work 13%, retail and wholesale 10%Getting to work: 37% work from home, 52% go by car, 2% take public transport, 8% walk or cycle34% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages39% of adults hold a degree or higher12% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 97%, other languages 3%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 18°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 5°C, lows -0°C815 mm of rain a year, 17 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October57 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: -0 to 5°CJFebruary: -0 to 6°CFMarch: 1 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 5 to 14°CMJune: 8 to 16°CJJuly: 10 to 18°CJAugust: 10 to 18°CASeptember: 8 to 15°CSOctober: 5 to 11°CONovember: 2 to 8°CNDecember: -0 to 6°CD20°-5°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksLoch Dochfourlake · under a mileAbban Waterlake · under a mileCambuslochy Baybay · under a mileCarn a' Bhodaichmountain · 2.1 miMcBean Memorial Parkhistoric site · 2.1 miDochfour Hillhill · under a mileCnoc na Gaoithehill · under a mileDores Beachbeach · 2.5 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesAbriachan Gardenspark · 3.2 mi · 3 haWhin Parkpark · 4.4 mi · 7 haBlackparkpark · 4.4 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes97 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197023 of magnitude 3+, 3 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 27 Nov 197531 mi away, KintailMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 28 Jul 202643 mi away, Spean Bridge, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.2 · PM2.5 3.6 · PM10 6.0 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband59% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband71% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.8% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,418 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation72 m236 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 15 to 237 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalNew Craigs Hospital4.1 miGP surgeryKinmylies Medical Practice4.7 miPharmacyBuchanhaven Pharmacy LTD4.4 miDentistCastle House Dental Practice5.0 miPolice stationBritish Transport PoliceInverness5.8 miCash machineTesco Bank ATMInverness3.8 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools2 primaryPrimaryDochgarroch Primary School1.6 miPrimaryAldourie Primary School1.7 miSecondaryInverness Royal Academy4.4 miSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportInverness Airport INV14 miMajor airportAberdeen International Airport ABZ81 miRailway stationInverness5.8 miBus stationBus Station Stance 7Inverness5.8 miFerryInverness Loch Ness Ferry LandingLochendunder a mileBus stops2 within a mileEV chargingOsprey Charging StationInverness4.7 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the IV3 postcode district.


Community Centres

Community Centres in Kirkton IV3

 

 

Pet Groomers

Pet Groomers in Kirkton IV3

 

 

Dog Boardings

Dog Boardings in Kirkton IV3

 

 

Wedding Entertainment

Wedding Entertainment in Kirkton IV3

 

 

Bowling Alleys

Bowling Alleys in Kirkton IV3

 

 

Photographers

Photographers in Kirkton IV3

 

 

Add venues to this section



Best reviews

Top Community Centres in Kirkton IV3

Community Centres yet to be reviewed

 

Top Pet Groomers in Kirkton IV3

Pet Groomers yet to be reviewed

 

Top Dog Boardings in Kirkton IV3

Dog Boardings yet to be reviewed

 

Top Wedding Entertainment in Kirkton IV3

Wedding Entertainment yet to be reviewed

 

Top Bowling Alleys in Kirkton IV3

Bowling Alleys yet to be reviewed

 

Top Photographers in Kirkton IV3

Photographers yet to be reviewed