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Cromarty Firth

Also known as: Caolsáile Chromba, Linne Chrombaidh

Free admission

Cromarty Firth — sea inlet on the east coast of northern Scotland.

Cromarty Firth, mountains & hills in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Invergordon · 3.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cromarty Firth is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Part of Moray Firth. Wikidata describes it as: "sea inlet on the east coast of northern Scotland". Coordinates: 57.6833°, -4.1167°.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Cromarty Firth ( ; Scottish Gaelic: Caolas Chrombaidh [ˈkʰɯːlˠ̪əs̪ ˈxɾɔumbaj]; literally "kyles [straits] of Cromarty") is an arm of the Moray Firth in Scotland.

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Background

History

The Firth forms one of the safest and most commodious anchorages in the north of Scotland and Invergordon was at one time a major base for the Royal Navy's Home Fleet. The Firth was the scene of the Invergordon Mutiny in 1931. Remnants of the Navy remain, such as the disused airfield near Evanton (now an industrial estate) which was built to take aircraft from the fleet carriers while they were at anchor. During World War II, there was a large training and operational base for Catalina amphibious aircraft and Sunderland seaplanes, which extended from Invergordon to Alness point - also now an industrial estate. A memorial to the men who were killed on operational missions was placed at this…

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Coordinates
57.6833, -4.1167
Address
Scotland, United Kingdom
Nearest railway station
Invergordon3.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cromarty Firth?
Cromarty Firth is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Cromarty Firth?
Cromarty Firth — sea inlet on the east coast of northern Scotland.
How do I get to Cromarty Firth?
The nearest railway station is Invergordon, about 3.5 km away. Its coordinates are 57.6833°, -4.1167°.
Is Cromarty Firth free to visit?
Yes, Cromarty Firth is free to enter.
How do I get to Cromarty Firth?
The nearest railway station is Invergordon, about 3.5 km away.