Invergordon — The Highland Day That Is Not Loch Ness

Four Routes From The Same Berth

Repeat callers and passengers who did Loch Ness on a previous cruise have better options. Route one, the Jacobite history day: Culloden Battlefield where the 1746 rising ended, then Clava Cairns, then Cawdor Castle with its drawbridge and gardens. Route two, the whisky day: Glen Ord distillery is only 30 minutes away, and Speyside is reachable if you accept a longer drive. Route three, the coast and wildlife day: Chanonry Point on the Black Isle for bottlenose dolphins on a rising tide, then Cromarty village and Fortrose. Route four, the mixed day: Cawdor Castle in the morning, Inverness for lunch, Chanonry Point in the afternoon. We match the route to the tide table and to your walking comfort.

Practical Notes For The Cromarty Firth

Invergordon is an industrial berth, not a scenic one, and the walk into town offers little. That makes a planned excursion worth more here than at prettier ports. The dolphin viewing at Chanonry Point depends on the tide rather than the clock, so we check the tide table against your call time before recommending it. Cawdor Castle opens seasonally, generally May to early October, which suits the Scottish cruise season well. Distillery tours need advance booking in July and August. Our vehicle is a Toyota Alphard with captain seats and a quiet cabin, which matters when a group has spent a week at sea. Company invoices are available if the trip is billed to a business.