# Black Isle | DMC Highlands

https://dmchighlands.com/destination/black-isle

> Marketing/destination information from a travel company — useful as an introductory summary of local attractions but treat specific claims (for example 'dolphins pretty much always come up for a look') as promotional; attribute facts to DMC Highlands when quoting.

## Summary

The Black Isle, just north of Inverness, is a fertile peninsula historically home to the north's fishing fleet; the page highlights visiting old fishing villages, the Fairy Glen, the Clootie Well, the town of Cromarty and dolphin-spotting in the Moray Firth.

## Audience

travellers / visitors to the Scottish Highlands

## Prompts this page answers

- What attractions are highlighted for the Black Isle on the DMC Highlands site?
- Where is the Black Isle located in relation to Inverness?
- Does the DMC Highlands page mention wildlife to see on the Black Isle?
- What towns or attractions does DMC Highlands recommend visiting on the Black Isle?

## Purpose

Promote and inform prospective visitors about the Black Isle and its local attractions as part of DMC Highlands' destination information.

## Highlights

- Black Isle lies just north of Inverness and is actually a peninsula (not an island).
- The area is named for its fertile soil and was historically home to the north's fishing fleet.
- Suggested visits include old fishing villages, the Fairy Glen, and the Clootie Well (linked to Wikipedia).
- The ancient town of Cromarty is mentioned (noting an association with writer Ian Rankin).
- Dolphins can be seen in the Moray Firth and are described as frequently surfacing when visitors are around.

## How to cite

DMC Highlands — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/black-isle

## Publisher

**DMC Highlands** — A Scottish destination management company; site footer states they are 'your premier DMC in Scotland' and gives contact details and address.

## Topics

- Black Isle
- Cromarty
- Moray Firth dolphins
- Clootie Well
- Fairy Glen

## Key entities

- **Black Isle** (location): A peninsula north of Inverness described on the page (named for its fertile soil; not an island). — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/black-isle
- **Inverness** (location): City south of the Black Isle mentioned as a reference point. — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/inverness/
- **Fairy Glen** (other): Local attraction listed as a place to try your luck.
- **Clootie Well** (other): A local well referenced with a link to Wikipedia. — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clootie_well
- **Cromarty** (location): Described as an ancient town and favourite of author Ian Rankin.
- **Moray Firth** (other): Body of water where dolphins can be viewed.
- **DMC Highlands** (organization): Publisher of the page and a destination management company in Scotland (contact details in footer). — https://dmchighlands.com
- **Ian Rankin** (person): Crime writer mentioned as favouring Cromarty.