Confusingly the Black Isle is neither an island nor black! This picturesque part of Scotland is actually a peninsula, which sits between Inverness, to the south and Easter Ross, to the north. Unspoiled by industry the rural landscape of the area is one of its main attractions.
Cromarty, which lies near
the tip of the peninsular, is an almost perfect example of an 18th century Scottish Sea Port. You can step back in time with a wealth of preserved
buildings to enjoy, including one of the oldest Protestant Churches in Scotland – Cromarty East Church. The church shows us the changes that have
taken place in Scotland’s
religious congregations throughout the centuries.
The Cromarty Firth has long
been recognised as a naturally defended deep harbour. Today it is a popular
port of call for cruise liners and in recent times it has been home to service
and construction yards for the North Sea Oil Industry.
The Black Isle is home to
one of the most famous Highland Cattle shows in the country.
Tours that visit Cromarty:
From Inverness
The Highland Experience (1 day)From Edinburgh
Highlands and the Isle of Skye (3 days)Scottish Wilderness (3 days)
Best of the Highlands (4 days)
Inverness, Skye and the Highlands (4 days)
Highland Explorer (5 days)
From Glasgow
Highlands and the Isle of Skye (3 days)
Scottish Wilderness (3 days)
Best of the Highlands (4 days)
Inverness, Skye and the Highlands (4 days)
Highland Explorer (5 days)