Scotland’s Leading Deep-Water Port
Port of Cromarty Firth is the beating heart of the Scottish marine industry with a once-in-a-generation investment and growth opportunities., and an integral part of the Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport. We are home to innovators in offshore wind, oil & gas and green hydrogen – and first port of call for cruise visitors to the Highlands.
Get to know your port
Port of Cromarty Firth boasts a wide range of services for many different marine sectors. Explore more about what the Port offers
Open Trust Port
For over 100 years, Port of Cromarty Firth has taken advantage of the Cromarty Firth’s naturally-sheltered, deep waters to welcome vessels of all sizes to the Highlands.
From its roots in recommendations from Thomas Telford’s 1802 report on developing Highland transport links, the port has evolved from a naval base to an open trust port, providing for the community around the Cromarty Firth and playing a key role in the Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport.
£275m
Generated
Generating hundreds of millions each year for the local economy across a variety of sectors.
Ships up
to 372m
Welcoming over 600 vessels, rigs and cruise ships of all sizes every year.
1 in 6
Jobs
Port activity is responsible for one in six jobs in the Invergordon Travel to Work Area.
Private
nfacilities
Access to Admiralty Pier, Highland Deephaven, Nigg Energy Park and Nigg Oil Terminal.
Creating jobs and business opportunities for the Highlands
Port of Cromarty Firth supports one in six jobs in the Invergordon Travel to Work Area, turning over £12.7m each year and generating £275m annually for the local economy. As an open trust port, this strategic national asset is safeguarded by a board of directors and 100% of profit is reinvested in the port’s development for the benefit of the community, now and in the future.
Supporting our community
Port of Cromarty Firth is passionate about supporting our local and wider community. Each year, we proudly fund local initiatives and causes. In 2024, we invested nearly £55k in our community.