Dornoch Firth.  Brora Loch.  Nigg on Cromarty Firth where oil rigs are constructed.

 Dornoch Firth

 Brora Loch

 Oil rig at Nigg
 Oil platform under tow from Nigg into Moray Firth en-route to North Sea oil fields east of Aberdeen.  The port of Invergordon nestles on the shore of the calm waters of the Cromarty Firth,one of the finest natural harbours in Britain. With no tidal or navigational restrictions and 36ft (11 metres) of water at the quayside it is no surprise that In vergordon has welcomed some of the world’s largest and most luxurious cruise ships including Queen Elizabeth 2, S.S. Norway and Enchantment of the Seas. In fact Invergordon can accommodate two large liners of up to 1036ft (316 metres) and 36ft (11 metres) draught simultaneously. .  Loch Eye. Each winter snow geese camp here.

 Platform under tow in Moray Firth

 QE2 near Invergordon

Loch Eye near Fearn
 Tarbat Ness Lighthouse, three miles from Portmahomack, is the second tallest lighthouse in United Kingdom.  Another view of Moray Firth from Tarbat Ness.  A typical view north of Lairg ... barren, beautiful.

 Tarbat Ness Lighthouse

 Tarbat Ness

 North of Lairg

 

 Take the two-car ferry during summer from Nigg to Cromarty or travel via Cromarty Bridge.

 Dating from 1773, the courthouse now houses an award-winning museum which charts the history of the town of Cromarty. There is a reconstructed trial in the courtroom, prison cells, costumes, as well as animated figures. .

 

Take the two-car ferry during summer from Nigg to Cromarty or travel via Cromarty Bridge.

 Cromarty on The Black Isle

 Cromarty Courthouse Museum 

Cromarty Lighthouse 
 Rosemarkie.  A picturesque village on Moray Firth, Rosemarkie is home to Groam House Museum with its remarkable collection of Pictish artefacts.  Rosemarkie is on Moray Firth.

 Rosemarkie

  Rosemarkie

  Rosemarkie
 

Rosemarkie was a major ecclesiastical centre in early Christian times. This award-winning museum holds 15 class 2 and class 3 stones, all found within the village as testament to its importance. Pride of place goes to the Rosemarkie Cross, a beautiful and intrictately carved Class 2 stone which must be seen to be appreciated. The museum also boasts a fine collection of audio-visual and static displays, activities and temporary exhibitions.
  

 Hugh Miller's Cottage

 Groam House Museum

 Fearn Abbey
 

 
  Above Edderton, Struie Hill, 1218 ft, provides magnificent panoramic views of Sutherland stretching away to the north.

Tain's St Duthac Memorial Church

 Brown's Gallery, Tain

 Dornoch Firth from Struie Hill

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