Rosemarkie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rosemarkie
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 Rosemarkie seen from the beach |
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 Rosemarkie
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| Population | 640 (2020) |
| OS grid reference | NH736577 |
| Council area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Fortrose |
| Postcode district | IV10 8 |
| Police | Northern |
| Fire | Highlands and Islands |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
Rosemarkie is a lovely village located on the south coast of the Black Isle peninsula in northern Scotland. Its name comes from an old Gaelic phrase, Ros Mhaircnidh, meaning "promontory of the horse stream." It's a small but interesting place with a rich history and beautiful scenery.
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Exploring Rosemarkie's Location
Rosemarkie is very close to the town of Fortrose. These two places together form the Royal Burgh of Fortrose and Rosemarkie. They are located on either side of the Chanonry Ness promontory.
Rivers and Nature Reserves
The village is about 12 miles (19 km) north-east of Inverness. A small stream called the Markie Burn flows near the village. This stream empties into the Moray Firth.
The Markie Burn also runs through the beautiful Fairy Glen. This is a small valley with steep sides. It has been made a nature reserve by the RSPB, which is a bird protection charity.
Beautiful Beaches and Wildlife
Rosemarkie has a wide, pretty bay right in front of it. From here, you can see Fort George and the coastline of Moray across the Moray Firth. The beach here is considered one of the best on the Moray Firth Coast Line.
At the southern end of the beach is Chanonry Point. This spot is famous for being one of the best places in the United Kingdom to see dolphins. Many people visit hoping to catch a glimpse of these amazing creatures.
Getting Around Rosemarkie
The village is connected to Inverness by bus services. These buses run roughly every hour. They are provided by the Stagecoach Group.
Discovering Ancient Pictish Stones
Rosemarkie is perhaps most famous for its amazing collection of Pictish stones. These are ancient stones with detailed carvings. This collection is one of the largest found at a single site in Scotland.
Where to See the Stones
These sculptures were made between the 8th and 9th centuries. They were found in and around the village's churchyard. Today, you can see them displayed at the Groam House Museum. This museum is an old 18th-century house on the High Street.
The museum is open during the summer months. It charges a small fee to enter.
History of the Stones
These carved stones show that there was once a very important early monastery in Rosemarkie. This monastery was likely founded by or connected to Saint Moluag (who died in 592) and Boniface, also known as Curetán (who lived in the early 8th century).
The sculptures include large cross-slabs, pieces from shrines, and parts of old buildings. A small piece of a stone from Rosemarkie is also kept in the Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
Famous People from Rosemarkie
- Vince Jack (1933–2006), a well-known footballer.
See also
In Spanish: Rosemarkie para niños
