Cromarty

Cromarty, at the mouth of Cromarty Firth, is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Scotland. In the 17th century it was one of the busiest ports in the country, thanks to a thriving trade in grains, hand weaving, tool manufacture, salt, fish, etc ... and in the 18th century, merchants and traders built their large houses around the traditional fishermen's cottages. The industries have all declined since then, but today the National Trust for Scotland does its best to preserve the old styles of the village and give it a new lease on life.

Today, Cromarty is a picturesque town with narrow streets, white houses, and a small marina that offers seasonal ferries to Nigg Bay.