Eilean Dubh
Care home in Fortrose, Highland
Operated by Parklands Highland
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Eilean Dubh is a care home for people living with dementia, with 40 registered beds, in Fortrose on the Black Isle in the Highland area of Scotland. The home is close to Chanonry Point and within walking distance of Fortrose town centre. Its atrium lobby serves as the social centre, with a hair salon, seating areas and a cafe bar, and several quieter lounges and rooms are spread through the building. Many bedrooms look out over Fort George and the Moray Firth, and a courtyard garden also offers a sea view.
Residents can take part in music, dancing, talent and fashion shows, and charity fundraising, as well as an arts club and a gardening club. Regular walks and e-trike outings take them around the Black Isle. The Care Inspectorate graded the home's staff team, leadership, setting, care planning and wellbeing support as Very good.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 500 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
200 recorded crimes in the Black Isle ward (the 12 months to December 2025)
Top categories:
Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Eilean Dubh is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Fortrose Medical Practice, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Fortrose
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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