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Invergordon, Scotland

Urquhart Castle, Scotland

Introduction

Invergordon is a small port town in Northern Scotland close to Loch Ness.

Where You're Docked

Ships dock at a pier adjacent to the small town centre of Invergordon.

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Money and Tipping

Scotland's currency is the British Pound (£, GBP) though Scottish banks issue their own notes at a 1:1 rate. English Sterling notes are usually mixed with Scottish notes. Ask for change in Sterling notes since they will be easier to change outside of Scotland. Banks should exchange with no commission. A small tip (5-10%) is appreciated when dining in restaurants.

Local Transportation

The closest city, Inverness, is 17 miles south and can be reached by bus or train. The train isn't too frequent and the journey takes under an hour. Fare is £8.60 one way (Aug 2015). http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Bus 25X leaves from Invergordon High Street starting at 7:45am and leaves every 30 minutes. Journey time is 45 minutes. To get back to Invergordon, take bus 25X from Inverness bus station. An Inverness City Zone 3 Dayrider ticket good for a return trip is £11 return (Aug 2015). Confirm schedule here http://www.stagecoachbus.com

To get out to visit Loch Ness, you will need to take a tour or taxi.

Hotels

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Sights

There isn't much to see in Invergordon. Sights in the Loch Ness area include

• Culloden Moor - site of a historic battle http://www.nts.org.uk/culloden/
• Inverness Castle - This castle houses the Sheriff Court so it can't be visited.
• Urquart Castle - This castle on the edge of Loch Ness has a large visitor center and you can explore the ruins. Entry fee £8.50 (Aug 2015). http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
• Drumnadrochit - This area has touristy Loch Ness monster statues, museums and gift shops. The most famous picture of Nessie has been revealed as a hoax.

Shopping & Restaurants

There is one main street in Invergordon, High Street with some shops and restaurants. In Inverness, the main pedestrian shopping street is High Street and there is a large mall, Eastgate Shopping Center with a Morrisons supermarket beside it.

Internet

Cafes and restaurants may provide free wifi for customers.

Maps

Invergordon

Area Map

Inverness

Weather

Invergordon Weather Forecast

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