Description
A charming port town in the Scottish Highlands, Invergordon is home to less than 4,000 permanent residents and the perfect place to visit if you want to get a flavour of what living in this gorgeous part of the world is like. Once an important naval base, this town is now a popular cruise port where adventures into Inverness and onto Loch Ness are waiting. If you decide to venture into Inverness, you can expect to be met with a stunning city home to incredible historic landmarks, mouthwatering cuisine, and breathtaking natural beauty. And, if you decide that a tour to Loch Ness is more to your liking, you’ll find yourself immersed in a staggeringly beautiful stretch of the Scottish Highlands – and, you might even get a glimpse of the elusive Nessie! Wherever you decide to go here, or even if you opt to stay in Invergordon when you arrive, you’ll have a truly fantastic time soaking in the incredible atmosphere of this region.
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Loch Ness
Stretching around 23 miles in the Great Glen southwest of Inverness, Loch Ness is the second-largest Scottish loch by surface area and the largest loch by volume in Great Britain – though, it’s undoubtedly the most famous thanks to the infamous Loch Ness Monster, and Urquhart Castle. Overlooking Loch Ness, this castle is one of the largest in Scotland; built throughout the 13th century to the 16th century, these ruins offer incredible views of the surrounding Loch and a unique insight into the history of the Highlands. As for Nessie, this mysterious creature was reportedly first spotted in the 6th century, with the most recent spotting reportedly captured by drone footage in 2021.
Inverness Castle
Overlooking the River Ness in the heart of Inverness, Inverness Castle is the latest in a succession of fortifications that have stood on this elevated site since 1057. Constructed in a similar style to the original Inverness Castle using the same red sandstone, the current Inverness Castle dates back to 1836 – which still makes the condition it’s in today an impressive feat. Now home to the Inverness Castle Experience, you’ll have the chance to learn more about the landscape, heritage, and culture of the Scottish Highlands on an interactive journey through the castle and its grounds.
Inverness Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Andrew, an apostle of Jesus and the patron saint of Scotland, Inverness Cathedral is a Gothic Revival cathedral in the heart of Inverness; it was constructed between 1866 and 1869. Interestingly, this makes Inverness Cathedral the first Protestant cathedral to be completed in Great Britain since the Reformation. An impressive church in sight of the River Ness, this site adds to the rich culture found in Inverness and stands nearly opposite Inverness Castle – which only adds to the impressive views.