Culbokie

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Culbokie (Cùil Bhaicidh in Gaelic) is a small village in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland, located on the north side of the Black Isle. The village is 3.5 miles north-east of Dingwall and about 12 miles north of Inverness. There is one school, a shop/post office, a public house (the Culbokie Inn) and Findon Hall. According to the census of 2001, the population was 866.

Culbokie has a thriving range of community and youth groups, including Rainbows, Brownies, Guides Senior Section, Beavers, Cubs, Badminton, Playgroup and a Senior Citizens club.

It is known for its spectacular scenery and its old world ambience including an authentic water pump from the early 1800s.

The village is a popular commuter location for people who work in Inverness.

The new Culbokie Primary School opened at Easter 2007; secondary pupils go to Fortrose Academy.