Invergordon
Country: United Kingdom · Region: British Isles · Currency: Pound Sterling
Invergordon is a cruise port 20 miles north of Inverness, the commercial and administrative centre of the Scottish Highlands. Cruise passengers can take a train to Inverness in less than an hour or join package coach tours of the area.
Top sights
Inverness Castle, Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, Caledonian Canal, Black Isle
Things to do
- Inverness Castle
- Pink sandstone castle built in 1847, recently reopened in December 2025 as the Inverness Castle Experience.
- Inverness Museum & Art Gallery
- Museum featuring Pictish stones, wildlife dioramas, and historic weapons, plus art exhibitions on two floors.
- Victorian Market
- 19th-century shopping arcade on Academy Street opposite the railway station, open daily 8AM-6PM.
- Caledonian Canal
- Eight-mile stretch connecting Loch Dochfour to Beauly Firth with pleasant walking and cycling paths along the towpath.
Where to eat
- Fig & Thistle
- Bistro on the south side of Eastgate Centre serving modern Scottish dishes, open noon-10PM daily.
- The Bakery
- Popular local bakery on Tomnahurich Street offering loaves, pies, pastries and croissants, open M-Sa 6AM-3PM.
Bars and nightlife
- Perk Cafe
- Coffee and doughnut shop by day, serves martinis and food Thursday-Sunday 4-11:30PM on Church Street.
Forecast for Invergordon
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Weather in Invergordon by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F | 35°F | 3.1 in | 14 |
| February | 44°F | 36°F | 2.9 in | 14 |
| March | 47°F | 37°F | 2.9 in | 14 |
| April | 51°F | 39°F | 2.2 in | 11 |
| May | 57°F | 45°F | 2.8 in | 13 |
| June | 61°F | 50°F | 2.4 in | 13 |
| July | 64°F | 53°F | 3.7 in | 17 |
| August | 63°F | 53°F | 3.0 in | 15 |
| September | 60°F | 50°F | 3.0 in | 14 |
| October | 54°F | 45°F | 3.8 in | 16 |
| November | 47°F | 40°F | 3.0 in | 15 |
| December | 45°F | 37°F | 3.9 in | 16 |
Getting around
Train service from Invergordon to Inverness takes less than an hour with four trains per day; alternatively, hire a taxi or join a package coach tour from the cruise terminal.
What to eat
Inverness offers Indian cuisine, Scottish bistros, bakeries, and cafes; Fig & Thistle serves modern Scottish dishes and The Bakery offers local pies and pastries.
Tips
With only four trains per day from Invergordon, confirm your return connection time before heading into town independently.
Best for
Loch Ness, Scottish history, Highlands exploration
More ports in British Isles
Belfast · Cobh (Cork) · Dover · Dublin · Edinburgh (Rosyth) · Lerwick · Liverpool · Southampton