LOCAL ATRACTIONS

Invergordon is a town with a tremendous history stretching back through two World Wars and is now a centre for oil-rig & wind turbine refurbishment and maintenance. It is also a major port of call for cruise liners bringing in excess of 70,000 passengers to the area. If you are looking to combine leisure activities with retail therapy then visit Invergordon Leisure Centre which has a fabulous swimming pool and fitness room facilities.

Invergordon Golf Club overlooks the Cromarty Firth and has stunning views towards Fyrish Monument, Ben Wyvis and Wester Ross. A few miles out of town you will find Invergordon Sailing Club and one of the enthralling Pictish Stones which form the historic Pictish Trail. Next to the railway station, at the end of the High Street is Invergordon Bowling Club where visitors are always welcomed. At the opposite end of the High Street is Invergordon Naval & Heritage museum with exhibits and archives relating to local history and the Invergordon Naval Mutiny!

Be sure not to miss the imposing spire of the Church of Scotland which dominates the skyline, Catholic and Episcopal churches & the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are all located along the High Street. The Polish and Royal British Legion War Memorials provide a lasting memory of the importance Invergordon towns-folk played during past years of conflict.

Invergordon has several interesting walks which incorporate many colourful murals painted onto local buildings, depicting the history of the town. Longer scenic walks are possible along both the east shore towards Saltburn beach & woodland and westwards towards Linear Park with views of imposing oil rigs berthed in the Cromarty Firth, Donkey Bridge, Old Rosskeen Church cemetary and the Dalmore Distillery.

 Make sure to view the colourful murals painted on the side of many town buildings, depicting the history of the area.  Town Murals were provided through the “Off the Wall” community project. 

  Offers a varied selection of shops and businesses whose staff pride themselves on customer service. 

  Offers a fascinating visual tour of photographs and exhibits from yester-year. 

Experience the captivating history of Invergordon by visiting Invergordon Naval Museuem and Heritage Centre.

Art & Craft exhibitions are regularly held in the old town hall, now known as the Arts Centre.

The Arts Centre is also home of Community projects such as Invergordon Live, Invergordon Players and boasts a historic 99 seat capacity theatre & stage performance facility.

 Try a game of Bowls at the Invergordon Bowling Club or a round of golf on the challenging 18 hole course overlooking the Cromarty Firth. 

 'Natal Garden' is a memorial garden located  on the Shore Road, telling the story of the "Battle of Jemimaville" and the Invergordon Mutiny. 

Although historic Invergordon Castle was demolished following a disasterous fire, the castle flagpole and fields which hosted Invergordon Highland Games of yesteryear can still be seen as part of the signposted Polish War Memorial Pathway route.

Nearby Ardross Castle, Balnagown Castle and Foulis Castle are stunning examples of Scottish landmark architecture. Travelling further afield to Caithness & Sutherland is Carbisdale Castle and Dunrobin Castle.

Offers swimming, a modern well equipped fitness room and games hall facilities. 

The wetlands and waters of the Cromarty Firth are home to Oystercatchers, Heron and a myriad of other waders. The RSPB has Reserves at Nigg and Udale bay.

Buzzards and Hawks can often be sighted on the B817 shore road, from where you may also be lucky to spot seals in the Firth and migrating flocks, high in the sky.

The forestry wilderness areas above Invergordon are home to Red Squirrels, Pine Martens, Deer, Owls, Grouse and the elusive Capercaillie

Take a relaxing stroll around the town, passing the “Off the Wall” murals and stunning scenery from Invergordon Golf Club and the Cromarty Firth shoreline. A mainly flat circular route passes many interpretative panels and monuments depicting the history of Invergordon & Saltburn.

It is also possible to walk from Saltburn & Invergordon to nearby Dalmore Distillery via the level shoreline pathway which also passes Rosskeen Bridge, The “Thief’s Stone” (part of the Pictish Trail) and Invergordon Sailing Club.

In addition to local, short walks around the town are longer, more challenging forestry and upland hikes such as Strathrory Glen & Ridge, Glen Aldie, Fyrish Monument and Black Rock Gorge.

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