34 High St
Fortrose IV10 8SU
The Anderson · Hospitality Property For Sale · 9 Rooms

The Anderson occupies an enviable corner location within the village of Fortrose, a town and former burgh in the Scottish Highlands, on the Black Isle peninsula about 6 miles North-East of Inverness. The town is known for its preserved 13th-century cathedral, which lies on an attractive green outside the front door of The Anderson, and as being the home of the legendary Brahan Seer. The village boasts a popular 18-hole links golf course designed by James Braid, surrounded by water and referred to as a “hidden gem” among Scottish links courses. Set within the Chanonry Ness, the course narrows to Chanonry Point, whose lighthouse -- designed by Alan Stevenson and first lit in 1846 -- gives name to the course’s signature hole, Number 4. It is beside the lighthouse where visitors from around the world gather to spot the colony of bottlenose dolphins putting on spectacular shows as they feed on the plentiful Moray Firth fish population. Fortrose also lies on several routes of exotic migratory and predatory birds, making it a twitcher’s paradise. Golfers, and dolphin watchers and birders form significant repeat international customer bases for both the food & beverage and accommodation sides of The Anderson’s business, providing target marketing opportunities that the current vendors have not fully exploited. Proprietors with families will appreciate that top-rated Fortrose Academy, the village bowling green, tennis courts and leisure centre are all within a short walk of The Anderson, and that staff accommodation are equally suited as “granny flats”.