Cromarty firth Invergordon

Cromarty firth is where the oil rigs come into for repairs, and cruise liners also visit.

The entrance to the Cromarty Firth is guarded by two precipitous rocks — called "The Sutors" from a possible resemblance to a couple of shoemakers (in Scots, souters) bent over their lasts. From the Sutors the Firth extends inland for a distance of 19 miles. The southern shore of the Firth is formed by a peninsula known as the Black Isle. The best view of the whole Firth is from the top of Fyrish.

The firth is a designated as a Special Protection Area for wildlife conservation purposes.

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HenB

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10 Apr 2013 - 9:03 PM

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This area is more renowned for Chanonry Point which lies approx 10 miles south of Cromarty Village . Here you can get great shots of dolphin close to the shore but tides need to timed correctly . You can also take a good trip out from Cromarty Village with Ecotours who offer about 2hrs out in the Firth and the opportunity to phtograph the dolphins at close range . I have had 3 trips with them and have yet to be disappointed. Further up the Frth is good for migratory waders especially in winter.