Location

The Royal Hotel can be reached in a number of ways:

BY CAR - The most direct route from the south is by taking the A9 north from Inverness across the Kessock Bridge and then carry on to the Tore roundabout turning right onto the A832 which will take you to Cromarty. We are a 35 minute drive from the centre of Inverness.

BY COACH & RAIL - The best way from the south is to Inverness, there is a frequent bus service from Inverness to Cromarty from Monday-Saturdays, with a less frequent service running on Sundays. We can arrange a local taxi to collect you.

BY AIR - The nearest airport is Inverness which is the principal air hub for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Air services operate between Inverness and London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Nottingham, Liverpool, Southampton, Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kirkwall, Sumburgh, Stornoway, Benbecula, Dublin & Belfast.

For full details go to Inverness Airport - www.hial.co.uk

BY FERRY - The most unusual and fun way to arrive in Cromarty is via the Cromarty Queen ferry that crosses the Cromarty Firth between Nigg and Cromarty. Launched in May 2011 by the actress Penelope Keith, this purpose-built four-car ferry is one of the smallest car ferries in the British Isles and is also the only ferry service on the Black Isle. It runs daily from May - September. It leaves Cromarty on the hour and the half hour and leaves Nigg at quarter to and quarter past each hour from 8am - 6pm (7pm during July and August).

It is also available for licenced evening cruises for a maximum of 50 guests. Please contact Tom Henderson directly on 07717 207875.

For further information on the Cromarty Queen please visit her website www.cromarty-ferry.co.uk