Coming to Invergordon? Here are my Invergordon Cruise Port resources – my recommendations for local tour operators, businesses and essential travel items for your visit.

I’ve worked as a Tour Guide and Pier Co-Ordinator in Invergordon Port for over 15 years. I’ve taken nearly all of the tours and now co-ordinate guides and drivers on the pier. Every recommendation on this page is personal — these are the people and places I know and trust.

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🗺 Invergordon Cruise Port Resources – Local Tour Operators

Please be aware that there have been several reports of people being scammed by fake operators and agents selling excursions in Invergordon. Please always verify the details to paying for an excursion that never happens.

Thistle Excursions

Run by Maxine, a local Invergordon resident. Offers a range of tours with local guides including Dunrobin Castle, Cawdor Castle, Loch Ness, and an Outlander tour. Private group tours also available.

Invergordon Shore Excursions

Nigel and Elaine offer private car tours for up to 4 people. Tours cover Cawdor Castle, Urquhart Castle, Inverness, and an Outlander tour. Transparent, reasonable pricing on their website.

Visit Highland Tours

Thorsten lives in the heart of Speyside whisky country and specialises in whisky-focused Highland tours. Also accommodates German-speaking groups. Can meet guests at Invergordon, Aberdeen, or Ullapool.

🗺 Book Online Tour Operators

If you are looking for something else then you might be interested in this selection of tours available in Invergordon from GetYourGuide.

There are a variety of options, including private tours, available.

🚖 Private Taxis/Tours

If you want to do your own tour with a local taxi then you really need to book this in advance, otherwise there might not be availability on the day. Invergordon is limited when it comes to taxis – we don’t have Uber or anything like that.

I recommend Scotland Taxi Tours. They run tours themselves and also work with lots of taxi drivers to provide a great service to cruise guests.

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🏌 Things To Do In Invergordon

Invergordon Museum

A fascinating mix of local history including Invergordon’s role in both World Wars and its rich naval heritage. Staffed by local volunteers and free to visit. Often hosts a craft fair when cruise ships are in port.

Invergordon Golf Club

Situated on the hill overlooking the Cromarty Firth with beautiful views. A short walk or taxi ride from the cruise port. Club, trolley and golf cart rentals available. Green fees: £45 per round.

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🍽 Eating & Drinking in Invergordon

Rashos Cafe

My top recommendation for a meal in Invergordon. Run by locals Fay and Rasho. Serves breakfasts all day, soups, pasta, kebabs and pizzas. Always busy — mention your time limit when ordering. Open 9:30am–8pm daily (closed Wednesday, opens 10:30am Sunday).

Clootie McToot Cafe

A lovely community café on the High Street serving soups, cakes and sandwiches. Profits are reinvested back into the community — a great place to support local while you eat.

🛍 Shopping in Invergordon

Tanstar Gifts

Located at the top of the High Street, Tanstar stocks gifts made by local craftspeople. My first stop for a genuine local souvenir to bring home from your visit to Invergordon.

Sweets + Treats

Homemade gelato, a great sweet selection, bubble teas and iced teas on the High Street. My emergency ice cream stop!

✈️ Invergordon Travel Essentials

There are a few essential items that will enhance your visit to Invergordon. Here’s what I recommend;

A Great Hat – I love Heat Holders hats. They are great at keeping your warm and keeping the wind out of your ears. The area by the cruise ship in Invergordon is usually very windy (the ship is moored next to large industrial buildings, creating a funnel!). Umbrellas can’t usually deal with the wind. There are also matching neck warmers so you can be really cosy.

Waterproof/windproof jacket – the weather can be quite changeable, especially given the amount of hills and lochs in the Highlands. Taking a jacket is always a good idea. Don’t go for showerproof as it won’t be able to cope with a heavy downpour.

Travel sickness aids if travelling in the area – the roads in the Highlands are often much smaller and twistier than people are used to at home. I suffer from travel sickness so take a small fan with me and ginger sweets. I also take ginger tablets if I am going to be taking a boat trip.

Midge spray – if you are travelling over to the West Coast (taking a trip to Eilean Donan perhaps?) then you may want to consider midge spray in the warmer months. They usually aren’t a problem but if you the mosquitos like you midgies will too. Smidge is the best midge spray available.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions