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Alness is an ideal stop over if traveling to or from the Orkney Islands, approximatelly a two hour car journey to the ferry terminals at Scrabster, John O'Groats or Gillsbay. |
| Golf enthusiasts are catered for at Alness 18 hole golf course where there is a modern clubhouse and sensible green fees. |
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Golf courses locally include Invergordan, Tain and the world renown Royal Dornoch situated next to Dornochs beautiful beach. |
| The distilleries of Dalmore (Alness), Glenmorangie (Tain), BalBair (Eddington) are all favourites for tours. |
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Salmon and Trout fishing on the river Alness, learn to fly fish with courses available locally. |
| There are several scenic walks around the town and in the adjoining countryside. |
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