Invergordon Cruise Port
Invergordon, United Kingdom · Northern Europe
Cruise ships dock at Admiralty Pier — Main Cruise Berth, Invergordon.
Compact Highland cruise port on the Cromarty Firth — gateway to Inverness, Loch Ness and the Highlands.
At a glance
Port summary
Invergordon's cruise berth is in the centre of town, with the high street a 5-minute walk from the gangway. Most visitors take a tour, shuttle or train to Inverness (~30 km), Loch Ness (~50 km), or Highland castles like Cawdor and Culloden. The town itself is small but walkable, with the famous mural trail painted on its buildings.
Cruise dock
🚢 Admiralty Pier — Main Cruise Berth
The single cruise berth at Invergordon's Admiralty Pier, in the centre of town. Passengers walk down the gangway directly onto the quay; Invergordon high street is a 5-minute walk away. Larger ships occasionally use the secondary Saltburn Pier when scheduling overlaps.
📍 Latitude: 57.684937, Longitude: -4.170002
See dock on port map →Getting to Invergordon
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Cruise-line shuttle into Inverness when offered; book at the shore-excursions desk
📍 Pickup outside the cruise welcome marquee on the quay
Taxi to Inverness costs £40-60 each way; £8-12 for hops to Invergordon high street; cards generally accepted
📍 Taxi rank near the welcome marquee on the quay
5 min stroll into town for the mural trail, cafes and small shops
📍 Walk straight off the quay onto Invergordon high street
ScotRail trains to Inverness (~30 min) — buy a return at the station or use contactless tap
📍 Invergordon railway station — 10 min walk from the quay
Stagecoach 25/26 to Inverness (~60 min); contactless payment accepted
📍 Stagecoach bus stop on the high street about 5 min walk from the quay
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work for almost everything; small cash useful for tip jars at distilleries and rural cafes.
Things to do
Cawdor Castle and Gardens
⭐ Highlight
Family-owned medieval castle linked to Macbeth, surrounded by walled gardens.
🕐 Open May-October; arrive early for fewer tour groups
Urquhart Castle
⭐ Highlight
Romantic ruined castle perched above Loch Ness with iconic loch and Highlands views.
🕐 Right at opening (9:30) before tour buses arrive
Culloden Battlefield
⭐ Highlight
1746 battle site with a powerful National Trust visitor centre and walking trails.
🕐 Open daily; visitor centre quietest right at opening (9:00)
Inverness Old Town & Victorian Market
Short stop🚶 Walk
Compact riverside old town with a 19th-century market arcade full of independents.
🕐 During shop hours (Mon-Sat); the market closes Sundays
Invergordon Mural Trail
Short stop🚶 Walk
Self-guided trail of 20 large outdoor murals across Invergordon's high street.
🕐 Daylight hours; bring a camera
Loch Ness Boat Cruise
🎯 Activity
One-hour boat trip across Loch Ness with sonar Nessie hunts and Urquhart Castle views.
🕐 Calm-weather days; multiple departures daily in summer
Glen Ord Distillery Tour
🎯 Activity
Working Highland malt whisky distillery with guided tours and a tasting room.
🕐 Book ahead; tours fill on cruise days
Inverness Cathedral
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Twin-spired Victorian cathedral on the west bank of the River Ness.
🕐 Open daily during daylight hours; check for service times
Inverness Castle Viewpoint
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Sandstone castle above the River Ness with city and Beauly Firth panoramas.
🕐 Daylight; sunsets best from late afternoon
Clava Cairns
Short stop🌿 Nature
Bronze Age stone circles and burial cairns in a quiet woodland setting near Culloden.
🕐 Anytime; best paired with a Culloden visit
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Invergordon?
- Your ship docks directly at the Invergordon cruise terminal in United Kingdom.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Invergordon?
- Yes. Invergordon is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Invergordon centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, On foot, Train, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Invergordon?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Invergordon independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Invergordon and are cards accepted?
- Invergordon uses the Pound Sterling. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Invergordon cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.