Muir Of Ord
Muir of Ord is a town in the Highlands of Scotland. It is located near the western border of the Black Isle, about 9 miles (14 kilometres) west of the city of Inverness and also 5 1/2 miles (9 km) south of Dingwall. The village has a population of 2,690 and also sits 35 metres (115 feet) above sea level. Called Tarradale till 1862, traditionally access to the town was limited by the natural barriers of the River Beauly and also the River Conon. This transformed in 1814 with the building and construction of the Conon Bridge. Cattle drivers made use of the new routes to carry livestock as well as markets were set up in 1820 near to where the village now exists. In 1835 whisky distilling operations were lawfully provided in the village as well as by 1885 the Mill of Ord generated 80,000 royal gallons (360,000 l) annually. The village expanded extensively in the 19th century due to the establishment of the distillery as well as goods sectors.