The Cromarty Firth ward sits on the southern shore of the long inlet in Highland, encompassing a string of small towns and villages such as Alness, Evanton and Invergordon. The landscape mixes sheltered deep-water coastline, rolling agricultural land and forestry, with views across the firth to the Black Isle and the hills beyond; the firth itself is noted for calm waters, rich birdlife and the occasional dolphin or seal sighting.
Locally the economy blends traditional farming and forestry with maritime industry and renewables - Invergordon remains important as a deep-water port supporting oil‑related activity, offshore servicing and cruise calls - while tourism and outdoor recreation are growing. The area has a strong seafaring identity and social history, from naval anchorage to the 1931 events at Invergordon, and community life is centred on small-town amenities, local clubs and active community councils.
Postcode districts covering Cromarty Firth
Most populated places nearby
- Inverness 16.2 miles26 km
Neighbouring places
- Alness Place 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Evanton Place 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Invergordon Place 5.6 miles9 km
- Black Isle Ward 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Dingwall Place 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Milton and Kildary Place 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Maryburgh Place 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Conon Bridge Place 10 miles16.1 km
Example postcodes in Cromarty Firth
IV18 0AS, IV18 0DZ, IV18 0AN, IV17 0RP, IV16 9UA, IV17 0TN, IV17 0SS, IV17 0UL, IV18 0BD … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Aberdeen Airport 85.7 miles137.9 km
- Alness Railway Station 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Invergordon Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
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Schools in Cromarty Firth
- Alness Academy Secondary
- Ardross Primary School Primary
- Bridgend Primary School Primary
- Coulhill Primary School Primary
- Invergordon Academy Secondary
- Kiltearn Primary School Primary
- Melville-Knox Christian School, Highland Independent - primary
- Newmore Primary School Primary
- Obsdale Primary School Primary
- Park Primary School Primary
- South Lodge Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Novar House Estate 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Lealty House Estate 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ardross Castle Estate 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Foulis Castle Estate 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Victoria Park Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Tulloch Castle Estate 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Dunskeath House Estate 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Tarlogie House Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Arrie Wood Forest 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Craigiehowe Wood Forest 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Brahan Castle Estate 11.8 miles19 km
- Tarradale House Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km