[4] Its counterpart across the Beauly Firth, South Kessock, is a district of Inverness.

North Kessock probably existed as early as 1437, when the Dominican monastery in Inverness was granted a charter to operate a ferry to the Black Isle.

Recently the community has been involved in a long running dispute over the location of glass recycling bins.

[6] The matter was settled after a community ballot organised by Highland Council where 67% of those who responded voted to site the bins in the main car park.

North Kessock is a famous spot for watching bottlenose dolphins,[8] which are resident in the Moray Firth.