Fortrose (Gaelic: A' Chananaich) is a burgh on the Moray Firth, approximately ten kilometres north east of Inverness. The town is known for its ruined 13th century cathedral, and as the home of the Brahan Seer. In the Middle Ages it was the seat of the Bishopric of Ross. The cathedral was largely demolished in the mid-seventeenth century by Oliver Cromwell to provide building materials for the citadel at Inverness. The vaulted south aisle, with bell-tower, and a detached chapter house (used as the tollbooth of Fortrose after the Reformation) remain. These fragments are in the care of Historic Scotland.
Further information on the history of Fortrose can be found at http://www.fortrosemarkie.org/fortrose.htm
Taken on May 17, 2010
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Too bad we can only imagine what it must have looked like in its prime. But still, it's amazing enough that even a portion of it survived the materials gathering.
Belle Ruin!
The lawn is beautiful!
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