Quiet Cul de Sac in Muir of Ord Near Inverness - Two Bedrooms - Conservatory £180K

Описание: A Brief Historic Portrait of Muir of Ord
Origins & Name
The village, known in Gaelic as Am Blàr Dubh (“the dark, level place’’), was originally named Tarradale until 1862.
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Its location amid the Beauly and Conon rivers and its fertile, flat terrain made it a natural crossroads—an ideal hub for drovers.
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Droving and Markets
From the early 19th century, Muir of Ord became a key staging point for the Highland cattle droving trade. Cattle, sheep, and horses were gathered here at what were known as the markets of Beauly.
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The tradition continues today with the Black Isle Show, one of the largest agricultural shows in the Highlands—held each August on the same grounds—its roots in that historic droving tryst.
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Transport & Growth
The construction of the Conon Bridge in 1814 removed earlier access barriers caused by the surrounding rivers, paving the way for market activity by 1820.
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The arrival of the railway and the opening of the Muir of Ord station in the 1860s further cemented its role as a transport and trade hub.
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Industry & Distilling
In 1835, a legal license enabled whisky distillation in the village. By the mid-1880s, the Mill of Ord distillery was producing some 80,000 imperial gallons annually.
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Today, Glen Ord Distillery remains one of the few active distilleries on the Black Isle, continuing a centuries-old legacy.
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Ancient Heritage
Just beyond the village lies Castle Hill Henge, a Neolithic or Bronze Age site featuring an 85 × 65 ft enclosure and substantial earthworks, now part of the local golf course.
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Nearby stands signify older clan battles and further hint at ancient significance in the landscape.
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Turbulent Histories
In 1603, Kilchrist Chapel, on the village outskirts, was the scene of a grim massacre: members of Clan Mackenzie were trapped inside by Clan MacDonell attackers who set fire to the chapel. In later years, it became the MacKenzies of Ord mausoleum.
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Further afield, Tarradale Castle, once nearby, was destroyed by Robert the Bruce in 1308. Its grounds later became home to Tarradale House, the birthplace of geologist Sir Roderick Murchison in 1792.
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There's also Fairburn Tower, a 16th-century fortified tower overlooking the area—built around 1545 by Murdo Mackenzie.
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In Summary
From ancient ceremonial sites and battle-scarred chapels, through droving crossroads and distilling landmarks, Muir of Ord weaves a layered narrative of Scottish rural life across millennia. Its evolution—from Tarradale to a crossroads village, to a hub of agriculture, distilling, and community—offers a remarkable snapshot of Highland history.

If you'd like to dive deeper—perhaps into the archaeology of Castle Hill Henge, more on the Mackenzie clan, or how the village evolved in the 20th century—I’d be happy to explore further!