Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cromarty Firth
Also known as: Caolsáile Chromba, Linne Chrombaidh
In or near Rosemarkie.
Cromarty Firth — sea inlet on the east coast of northern Scotland.
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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
- Invergordon — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1140822 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cromarty Firth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cromarty and Cromarty Firth.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Invergordon War Memorial
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Invergordon Naval Museum & Heritage Centre
Museums · 2.7 km
2. A Century of Sport
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Invergordon Distillery
Distilleries · 3.0 km
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6. Our Legacy
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Nearby
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands
Bubblefield
Bubblefield — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Invergordon War Memorial
Invergordon War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Udale Bay
Udale Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands
1. Heritage of the Firth
1. Heritage of the Firth — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Invergordon Naval Museum & Heritage Centre
Invergordon Naval Museum & Heritage Centre — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands
2. A Century of Sport
2. A Century of Sport — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cromarty Firth
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Kincraig Castle Hotel
Kincraig Castle Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Nigg Ferry Hotel Motorhome Parking
Nigg Ferry Hotel Motorhome Parking — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Rosemarkie Camping & Caravan Club Site
Rosemarkie Camping & Caravan Club Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Fortrose Bay Campsite
Fortrose Bay Campsite — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Black Rock Holiday Park
Black Rock Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon
Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
93-97 Academy Street, Inverness
93-97 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness
Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
15-21 Queensgate, Inverness
15-21 Queensgate, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
67 Church Street, Inverness
67 Church Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently 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.