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About Invergordon

A castle was built here in the 13th century, but the development of the town really started in the 18th century when the castle and estate where purchased by Sir William Gordon of Embo. He drew up plans for the town building it around the fine deep water anchorage of the harbour. The town has a long history as the landing point for the ferry to the Black Isle, and the harbour was used by the Home Fleet of the Royal Navy in the two World Wars of the last century. The ferry has long ceased but reminders remain from the days when the town was used as a naval and seaplane base. In recent history the town has also played its part in the boom and decline of the oil rigs, it still remains a centre for maintenance of those rigs still in use, but many have now been mothballed.

Inland quiet lanes lead towards magnificent countryside with magnificent views of hills and forestry. Just along from Invergordon is sandy Udale Bay, this together with the Sands of Nigg have large populations of dunlin, redshank and curlew. They are also popular stopping places for wildfowl, species to be seen include geese, divers, grebes and ducks. Thus in winter the whole coastline becomes a paradise for birdwatchers.

The town has a wide main street with plenty of shops, inns, cafe's and restaurants. Interesting buildings remain from its "hey-day" and in the countryside there are delightful crofters cottages to be seen.

Since its early days the fortunes of the town have fluctuated somewhat, it prospered as the home of Invergordon Distilleries in the middle of the 1950's, the resulting large distillery still dominates the eastern end of the town. But, it is the town's natural harbour that has opened up Invergordon as a major tourist destination, for this allows large liners to berth here for passengers to taste a little bit of Scottish hospitality.

In its delightful situation overlooking the Cromarty Firth, the town of Invergordon makes an ideal place for exploring this part of Scotland. As well as its oil rig and grain distillery legacy, the whole region is marked by the Viking heritage of the Cromarty Firth.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Invergordon

	Kincraig House Hotel Invergordon, Ross-Shire, Invergordon, Highland, Scotland (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction NW) Kincraig is a country house of outstanding character, parts of which date back several centuries. We were awarded 4 stars by the Scottish Tourist Board in May 2005. The exterior of Kincraig remains ... More info and book online.. Price from £98.00
	Royal Hotel Cromarty Marine Terrace, Cromarty, Highland, Scotland (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E) Highland Hospitality at its best - the ideal opportunity for relaxation, romance or that special occasion. A Scottish Country Hotel with open fires and excellent Scottish cuisine. Cromarty, museums, ... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00
	Tulloch Castle Hotel Tulloch Castle Drive, Dingwall, Highland, Scotland (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction SW) Tulloch Castle Hotel, a 12th Century Castle, set in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland. With unrivaled hospitality, superb food and its ideal location, make this your home as you travel the Highlands... More info and book online.. Price from £95.00
	Golf View Hotel 63 Seabank Rd, Nairn, Highland, Scotland (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SE) Overlooking the Moray Firth, with picturesque gardens leading down to the seashore, this hotel and leisure club are set within beautiful surroundings. You can choose to dine in the conservatory or ... More info and book online.. Price from £90.00
	Sunny Brae Hotel Marine Road, Nairn, Nr Inverness, Highland, Scotland (13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction SE) Fully refurbished, small, elegant family-run, non-smoking hotel with stunning sea view over Moray Firth. A 4 star small hotel offering the highest standards of comfort and Highland hospitality where g... More info and book online.. Price from £92.00

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Nearby travel help

Invergordon Station	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
Alness Station	(3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction W)
Inverness Airport	(11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction S)
Wick Airport	(66.0 miles, 106.1 km, direction NE)
Broxden Roundabout	(94.1 miles, 151.3 km, direction S)
M90 Junction 11	(95.1 miles, 153.1 km, direction S)
Invergordon to London	(457.3 miles, 735.7 km, direction S)