Remembering the Port of Invergordon

25/11/2024

25/11/2024

27/10/2024

10/10/2024

Generating £275 million annually to the economy, Port of Cromarty Firth are known for their offshore wind, oil, gas and green hydrogen.

10/10/2024

Budget negotiations appear to have led to the charge being resurrected.

10/10/2024

Invergordon Off the Wall are seeking funding to be able to continue with future projects.
We are currently developing paper fold out maps and signage boards to assist visitors in navigating their way around Invergordon's attractions and walking routes.
We also aim to produce further murals and organise future events.
Would you take two minutes to nominate us for funding available? Only open until 11th October and could make a huge difference.

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02/10/2024

Patterns in the landscape, as seen from the air. These meandering zigzags near Invergordon are the surviving remains of WWI trenches built for troops to practice in before they were sent to the front. Amongst the whins and bracken there are three groups of earthworks here, including a mortar emplacement and communication trenches. If you want a closer look in the company of an expert there is a guided tour on Thursday 2nd October as part of HAF. You could combine this with a second walk round 'Wartime Invergordon' in the afternoon and discover a a whole new side to this Easter Ross town.
The HER details for the Rhicullen trenches can be found at http://her.highland.gov.uk/SingleResult.aspx?uid=MHG50626 and full booking details for the HAF events are available from http://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/11702/highland_archaeology_festival_2014_programme .

29/09/2024

24/09/2024

Our photographer’s images reveal the sheer scale of these regular visitors to the Cromarty Firth.

07/09/2024

03/09/2024

We are celebrating our 50th Anniversary this year alongside the RNLI's 200th Anniversary. To celebrate this we have a RNLI Open Weekend in September which the teams are working to bring to life!

Friday 6th September 6pm - Service of Thanksgiving at Invergordon Church of Scotland, located on Castle Road, Invergordon. This service will be an opportunity for us to come together as a community to give thanks for the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve in the RNLI, particularly those connected to our local lifeboat station.

During the service, we will reflect on the rich history of the RNLI and honour the brave men and women who have risked their lives to save others at sea. It will also be a time to remember those who have been lost and to pray for the safety of all who continue this vital work.

Saturday 7th September - Day 1 RNLI Open Day at Invergordon Lifeboat Station where we will have an array of local crafters in our Craft Village, Lifeboat Demonstration, Lifeboat Tours, Emergency Services, RNLI Souvenirs, Anne Noble School of Dance, Tombola, Bottle Raffle RNLI BBQ, Teas & Coffees, Model Lifeboats, Lego Rescue other kids activities (see coming posts for this) and some live music throughout and of course Stormy Stan will be up to his usual mischief on both days!

Sunday 8th September - Day 2 RNLI Community Day with Lifeboat Tours all day, (booking advised See QR Code on Poster) with local community groups, including the Knit and natter club, crochet club, live music, BBQ, teas and Coffees, Craft Village and kids fun throughout - (see coming posts for this)

Get the date in the diaries and come along for some good all round family fun!

03/09/2024

Reader Fran Tilbrook shared this head-turning image of a now familiar sight in the Cromarty Firth.

01/09/2024

Tomorrow Queen Mary 2 is due to arrive from South Queensferry on her way to Greenock as part of her British Isles cruise having just crossed the Atlantic for the 400th time last week. A warm welcome to all passengers and crew.

01/08/2024

15/07/2024

📣 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘀 - 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰
Another busy week ahead with the following cruise ships scheduled to arrive at the Port of Cromarty Firth:

🛳️ 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 - Viking Neptune 🇬🇧 930 px & 430 crew
🚢 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 - Queen Anne 🇬🇧 3200 px & 1200 crew
🛳️ 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 - Carnival Legend 🇬🇧 2300 px & 930 crew
and Azamara Quest 🇬🇧 750 px & 400 crew
🚢 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 - Viking Sky 🇬🇧 920 px & 460 crew
and Seven Seas Voyager 🇬🇧 700 px & 440 crew
🛳️ 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 - Mein Schiff 3 🇩🇪 2500 px & 1000 crew
🅧 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 - No ships scheduled
🚢 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 - Jewel of the Seas 🇬🇧 2300 px & 850 crew

👋🚌 Our friendly Coach & Visitor Ambassadors will be on Ardross Street to warmly welcome all passengers arriving by coach and to provide a positive experience of their visit to Inverness.😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

09/07/2024

Landing a catch at , c1905

[source: HLH Libraries]

06/07/2024

Old Inverness
Extract from The Dundee Courier. September 1950
PORT OF INVERNESS BEING BY-PASSED It was reported at a meeting of Inverness Harbour Trust yesterday that if the port was to maintain its place the main cargo terminus for the Highlands the channels in the River Ness must be dredged. They were inadequate for present-day use. A large cement cargo had been diverted to Invergordon owing to the low water in the channel. In two months there would be increase in sea-borne coal.