Cromarty, a popular visitor destination in the Highlands of Scotland
Hugh Miller’s Cottage, Cromarty This evening, I am posting information on Cromarty, a delightful and historic coastal village some 23 miles north of Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland.Cromarty is located on the northern tip of the Black Isle , which is, in fact, a peninsula, not an island. Summary facts and information on Cromarty: Origins of the current village can be traced back to the 12th century.Fishing was important in days past. Origin of the name is not certain but Crom in Gaelic means 'bend' or 'bent' depending on whether noun, verb or adjective.There are numerous place names in Scotland beginning with 'Crom'. Situated on edge of a deep-water port, opposite Invergordon, which is now used by visiting cruise ships and for repair and maintenance of drilling rigs used in the North Sea. Population about 720 persons. As will be evident from the images herein, the houses are predominantly of the Georgian style, dating f...