Ross-shire, a traditional county of Scotland, borders on Sutherlandshire, Cromartyshire (of which it contains many enclaves), Inverness-shire and on an exclave of Nairnshire. The county also includes the northern part of the island of Lewis.

The name of "Ross" allegedly derives from a Gaelic word meaning "a headland" -- with reference to the Black Isle.

In 1889 Ross-shire, along with Cromartyshire, became part of the newly-formed administrative county of Ross and Cromarty.

Dingwall serves as the county town of Ross-shire.

The name Ross-shire remains in geographic and cultural use. The Ross-shire Journal covers the area.