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Marybank

Coordinates: 57°32′49″N 4°32′24″W / 57.547°N 4.540°W / 57.547; -4.540
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Marybank
A view next to the village
Marybank is located in Ross and Cromarty
Marybank
Marybank
Location within the Ross and Cromarty area
OS grid referenceNH486534
Council area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townMuir of Ord
Postcode districtIV6 7
Dialling code01997
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
List of places
UK
Scotland
57°32′49″N 4°32′24″W / 57.547°N 4.540°W / 57.547; -4.540

Marybank is a small village in Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland.[1] The village of Muir of Ord lies 3 miles (4.8 km) south east of Marybank, along the A832 road. The village of Contin lies less than 2 miles (3.2 km) north-west of Marybank.

Cycle race

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The Strathconon Cycle ride happens every year on the first Saturday in May. This ride consists of a 19-mile ride from the top of Strathconon finishing in Marybank, a 38-mile "there and back" ride, and a 4 miler for younger kids. This event raises money for Marybank's Hall Committee.

References

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  1. ^ Gittings, Bruce; Munro, David. "Marybank". The Gazetteer for Scotland. School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh and The Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Retrieved 23 September 2019.