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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.

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.

MonthAverage highAverage lowRainfallWet days
January43°F35°F3.1 in14
February44°F36°F2.9 in14
March47°F37°F2.9 in14
April51°F39°F2.2 in11
May57°F45°F2.8 in13
June61°F50°F2.4 in13
July64°F53°F3.7 in17
August63°F53°F3.0 in15
September60°F50°F3.0 in14
October54°F45°F3.8 in16
November47°F40°F3.0 in15
December45°F37°F3.9 in16

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

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