Cromarty: Part 1 of 5

We absolutely love visiting the village of Cromarty on the Black Isle, north of Inverness. Everywhere you look is so photogenic. It is also very peaceful and relaxing, with the added bonus of superb food (and beer) being available at The Cromarty Arms to complete the perfect visit. I couldn't help take a lot of photographs, and I'll share some of them today and during the coming days. We'll be returning to visit in June. 

Looking out across Cromarty Firth with the giant sheds at Nigg in the distance, a centre for repairing oil and gas rigs. A small car ferry operates between Cromarty and Nigg during the summer months. 

The two headlands are called The Sutors, 'guarding' the entrance to the Cromarty Firth. 

Cromarty was at one time a very important centre for fishing, with the small harbour busy with boats arriving with the daily catch. This is the Old Fish Store. 

Shore Street.

There are a number of lanes, or vennels as they are called,  that lead to and from the shore. 

The Pottery and Craft Shop. 

A fairly modern development in the distance, across the other side of the Cromarty Firth. (Pic - Mooncat755).

A closer look at the sheds in Nigg. (Pic - Mooncat755).

Unusual dedications on the back of a seat.(Pic - Mooncat755).

Needless to say there are plenty of reminders that Cromarty was, and is, a seafaring village. 

The same view as the previous image, but using a zoom to take a closer look. 

So very tempting, but we did leave it until  a little later! 

Gordons Lane.

An entrance with a difference. 

Three locals. More from Cromarty tomorrow.