Drumnadrochit
Coordinates: 57°20′14″N 4°28′48″W / 57.3373°N 4.4800°W
| Drumnadrochit | |
| Scottish Gaelic: Druim na Droichaid | |
 Drumnadrochit
Drumnadrochit shown within the Inverness area |
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| Population | 813 [1] (2001 census) est. 1,020[2] (2006) |
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| OS grid reference | NH507301 |
| Council area | Highland |
| Lieutenancy area | Inverness |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | INVERNESS |
| Postcode district | IV63 |
| Dialling code | 01456 |
| Police | Northern |
| Fire | Highlands and Islands |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey |
| Scottish Parliament | Highlands and Islands |
| Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber | |
| List of places: UK • Scotland • | |
Drumnadrochit (Scottish Gaelic, Druim na Droichaid) is a village in the Highland local government council area of Scotland, lying on the west shore of Loch Ness, at the foot of Glen Urquhart.
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[edit] History
The settlement grew up around a bridge over the River Enrick and the name Drumnadrochit is thought to be derived from the Scottish Gaelic and mean the 'Ridge of the Bridge'. The village lies on the A82 road, near a junction with the A831, adjoining the villages of Milton[disambiguation needed 
] to the West and Lewiston to the South. The local hill-come-tourist atraction is called Craig Monie. [3]
Historically it was within the local government county of Inverness (until 1975) and the Inverness district of the Highland local government region (1975 to 1996).
In 2006 the village hall, originally funded by Bradley Martin of Balmacaan House, celebrated its centenary.[4]
Drumnadrochit is served by the local Glen Urquhart High School.[5] The local shops include the Great Glen Pharmacy, the Post Office and shop and a "Mini-mart". There is a doctor's surgery and a team of local Community First Responders cover nights and weekends in serious emergencies.
The village is home to shinty team Glenurquhart Shinty Club. Also there is a Bowls Club and Badminton.
Pony trekking is very popular with an equestrian centre that has special facilities for the disabled rider.
[edit] Transport
There are several buses a day that pass through Drumnadrochit, notably the No 17 between Drum and Inverness bus station.
[edit] Agriculture and tourism
The village is popular with tourists and there are three hotels. Attractions include several Loch Ness Monster exhibitions, and the nearby Urquhart Castle which is one of the most visited sites owned by Historic Scotland. A winter event, Drums and Rockets, has also recently commenced.[6] Agriculture and forestry are also major local employers.
[edit] See also
[edit] Gallery
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Drumnadrochit in 1998.
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Drumnadrochit in 1998. The school is top right.[7]
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Drumnadrochit's main shop in 1998.
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The supermarket in Drumnadrochit during 1997.
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A picture of the tourist information point Drumnadrochit village in 1997.
[edit] References
- ^ "Comparative Population Profile: Drumnadrochit Locality". Scotland's Census Results Online. 2001-04-29. http://www.scrol.gov.uk/scrol/browser/profile.jsp?profile=Population&mainArea=drumnadrochit&mainLevel=Locality. Retrieved 2008-09-02.
- ^ http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/statistics/publications-and-data
- ^ http://www.craigmoniecentre.co.uk/index.asp?pageid=4530
- ^ Glen Urquhart Public Hall. "Village Hall". http://www.glenurquhart.info.
- ^ Redmond J. "Glen Urquhart High School". http://www.glenurquharthigh.highland.sch.uk.
- ^ Loch Ness Hogmanay Festival. "Drums and Rockets". http://www.drumsandrockets.co.uk/.
- ^ Redmond J. "Glen Urquhart High School". http://www.glenurquharthigh.highland.sch.uk.
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