Are you planning on visiting Invergordon? Looking for some local suppliers to help you with your visit? I?m sharing a list of local contacts. These are all people that I know and businesses that I use myself. Here are the contacts you need: Read on to get more details! Invergordon Local Suppliers Local Tours with Guides Invergordon Local Suppliers Thistle Excursions Thistle Excursions is run by a local Invergordon resident, Maxine. She offers a variety of tours from Invergordon with local guides and drivers. Tours offered include: Thistle also offers private tours for groups traveling to Invergordon. There is also… Read More »Invergordon Local Suppliers – For a Great Visit

If you are wondering ‘what is the currency used in Invergordon Scotland’ – then The currency used in Invergordon Scotland is British pounds sterling. You also have the option to pay in Euros or Dollars at some stores. Most shops and businesses take contactless payment, allowing you to use your card. What is the Currency Used in Invergordon Scotland? British pounds sterling is the currency used in Invergordon, as it is throughout the rest of the UK. Scotland has three banks which issue currency in Scotland. That gives Scottish banknotes a different appearance to English banknotes. Scottish banknotes feature notable… Read More »What is the Currency Used in Invergordon Scotland? It’s the £

Looking for a self-guided walking tour Invergordon? I am a tour guide working with cruise ships in Invergordon. I always recommend taking some time to visit the town of Invergordon because there is plenty to see. My downloadable walking tour includes historical information, optional stops, details of what you can buy in the various shops, and suggestions for local items and gift ideas. It’s just 4.00! Self Guided Walking Tour Invergordon – Starting Point The walking route starts from the exit gate of the Port of Cromarty Firth. Just turn right at the end of the gangway when leaving the… Read More »Self Guided Walking Tour Invergordon – Check It Out Now

Read on to find out more about Invergordon Cruise Port and what makes it attractive to cruise ships. There’s a bit more to it than you might think at first. ? Short on time? Here’s a quick summary Invergordon Port Depth 13.5 metres Tender Boats Needed? No Number of Ships at One Time 3 Maximum Size Ship 4,000 guests Distance to Town Centre 0.3 miles Distance to Inverness 25 miles Distance to Loch Ness 39 miles Why Do Cruise Ships Stop at Invergordon? Why Do Cruise Ships Stop at Invergordon? Why Do Cruise Ships Stop at Invergordon? It’s The Largest… Read More »Why Do Cruise Ships Stop At Invergordon? Find Out Here

Want to know about Invergordon banking and currency? Read on for the details to help you plan your visit. Invergordon Banking Invergordon Banking and Currency Invergordon Banking and Currency ATMs (Cashpoints in Invergordon) There are two cashpoints (ATMs) in Invergordon. Cashpoint at Mike Ross Arts If you are visiting on a cruise ship follow the signs for private tours (turn right when disembarking the ship). Exit the port security gates. At the crossing go straight over and straight ahead walking along King Street. At the top of King Street when you reach the mural with the pipe band turn left.… Read More »Invergordon Banking & Currency for Visitors

Want to know more about Invergordon shops? Here is my local guide with everything you need to know when you visit. This is based on shops that are on the main High Street in Invergordon. (If you are interested in places to eat check out my guide to Invergordon Restaurants & Takeaways) Invergordon Shops There are a variety of shops in Invergordon where you can buy all sorts of things. Here’s my guide to what you can get where. Invergordon High Street is just a few minutes from Invergordon cruise terminal. Just cross over at the pedestrian crossing and walk… Read More »What You Can Find in Invergordon Shops When You Visit

Coming to visit and want to do an Invergordon Distillery tour? Well, despite having one of the largest distilleries in Europe in Invergordon there are no distilleries in Invergordon that you can visit. (You can visit a lovely and massive whisky mural though!) However, there are some great ones nearby so read on for the details. Invergordon Distillery Tour There is a huge distillery in Invergordon, owned by Whyte & Mackay. It’s a production distillery so it’s not open for visitors. However, they do have a lovely mural which you can easily view. It stretches over several warehouse buildings and… Read More »Invergordon Distillery Tour – What’s The Best Option?

Invergordon is not the same as Inverness. Read on to see why the question ‘Is Invergordon the same as Inverness’ causes so much confusion! Is Invergordon the Same as Inverness? The confusion comes about because Invergordon is often described as Inverness on cruise itineraries. Invergordon is the closest cruise port to Invergordon. It is in fact 25 miles by road from Invergordon to Inverness. In travel time that is around 45 minutes to 1 hour travelling between the two. Many cruise visitors underestimate the distance between the two places due to the confusion with the port call information. Is Invergordon… Read More »Is Invergordon the Same as Inverness? No It Isn’t

Are you looking for hotels in Invergordon? Here’s my review of the hotels in Invergordon based on my local knowledge. Find the one that suits you best quickly and easily. Where to Stay in Invergordon The first thing to say is that Invergordon is a small place so there aren’t lots of hotels – infact there are 3. I am going to start with the one that is nearest to Invergordon Port. Where to Stay in Invergordon The Ship Inn The Ship Inn is located right across the road from Invergordon port, just by one of the main gates infact.… Read More »Where to Stay in Invergordon – Find The Details Here

Are you planning on visiting Invergordon cruise port? Check out this guide to things to do in Invergordon which I’ve put together to help you plan your visit. Things To Do In Invergordon Invergordon Museum Invergordon Museum is a locally run volunteer-led museum that is open from March to October each year. It’s open every day there is a cruise ship visiting. It’s free to visit and a short walk from the cruise terminal in Invergordon. It has an interesting collection of exhibits that cover the cultural history of Invergordon, notable people, and also the military and naval history. They… Read More »Things To Do In Invergordon – All You Need to Know

Check out my guide to the best time to visit Invergordon in terms of weather. I visit Invergordon regularly and work there during the cruise ship season. Check out my guide to what each season is like so you can choose the best time for you to visit. Best Time to Visit Invergordon Invergordon Cruise Season Invergordon is the busiest during the cruise ship season. This starts in April and runs through to the end of October. During this time Invergordon can be much busier with guests visiting the small town and also using the local transport. If you are… Read More »Discover the Best Time to Visit Invergordon

Wondering which cruise lines visit Invergordon port? Invergordon receives visits from many different cruise lines. Below are highlighted some of the larger ships and cruise companies that visit. We have had other lines such as Disney visit in the past. Many of the ships that visit call into Invergordon several times during the year. The itineraries of each cruise ship vary greatly. Often when cruise ships are visiting Invergordon they are heading from Edinburgh to Orkney, Shetland or round to Glasgow or vice versa depending on the direction of travel. In 2023 the first cruise ship to visit Invergordon arrived… Read More »Details of Which Cruise Lines Visit Invergordon Cruise Port

Are you coming to visit Invergordon? Looking for something to eat while you are here? Well here is a list of places within the town for you to try, with suggestions from me and a few locals of what to try if you need some inspiration. Invergordon Restaurants Invergordon Restaurants and Takeaways Daytime Options Invergordon Restaurants and Takeaways Rashos Cafe Rashos is a small cafe located on the High Street of Invergordon. It’s very popular with locals and visitors alike. It’s one of my favourite places when I want something that is good value. Rashos can get quite busy and… Read More »Invergordon Restaurants & Takeaways And What They Offer

Want to know where your cruise ship will dock and what facilities are there? Well, check out this post for all the details. 2024 Cruise Ships Coming into Port of Invergordon The majority of the cruise ships coming to visit the port of Invergordon in 2024 going to be moored at the service base. You can check the 2024 Port of Cromarty Firth cruise ship schedule here. 10 ships are due to be moored at Saltburn Pier. Port of Invergordon – The Service Base The service base is an industrial area. It is full of businesses that are connected with… Read More »Where Do Cruise Ships Dock at Port of Invergordon?

Are you coming to Invergordon cruise terminal? Here is everything you need to know including what to look out for on the way in and out, facilities at the terminal, and what’s nearby in the town too. Invergordon Cruise Terminal Entering the Cromarty Firth Your cruise ship will approach the Invergordon cruise terminal from the North Sea. As your ship turns into the Cromarty Firth have a look for bottlenose dolphins. They are often spotted in this area. These bottlenose dolphins live in the area all year round. They are the largest bottlenose dolphins in the UK. That is because… Read More »Invergordon Cruise Terminal – Helpful Things to Know

Are you coming to Invergordon Cruise Port? Want to know how to get from Invergordon Cruise Port to Inverness? Here are all the details you need to travel from Invergordon to Inverness by bus, train or taxi including timetables, costs and contact numbers. Invergordon to Inverness Bus from Invergordon to Inverness Invergordon to Inverness Bus It is very easy to take the bus from Invergordon to Inverness. Stagecoach runs a bus service to Inverness which is brilliant. Here’s all you need to know about it. Buying Tickets You can buy tickets at the Stagecoach ticket kiosk inside the port on… Read More »Invergordon to Inverness Travel by Bus, Train or Taxi