About the Business
Fortrose is a burgh in the Scottish Highlands, located on the Moray Firth, approximately ten kilometres north east of Inverness. The town is also known for its ruined 13th century cathedral, and as the home of the Brahan Seer. The Brahan Seer, or Coinneach Odhar, was gifted with "the sight" - an ability to see visions that came unbidden day or night. His prophecies were so impressive that they are still quoted to this day.
At the height of his fame and powers, Odhar made his most notorious prediction which would ultimately cost him his life. Isabella, wife of the Earl of Seaforth and said, to be one of the ugliest women in Scotland, asked for his advice. She wanted news of her husband who was on a visit to Paris. Odhar reassured her that the Earl was in good health but refused to elaborate further. This enraged Isabella, who demanded that he tell her everything or she would have him killed.
In the middle ages it was the Fortrose was the seat of the bishopric of Ross.
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Ness Road East
