Invergordon

Invergordon (from Gaelic Inbhir Ghòrdain ) is a town in the Scottish Highland region. The port city is located in the traditional county of Ross -shire, which belonged to the administrative county of Ross and Cromarty 1889-1975. Invergordon is about 18 km north-east of Dingwall and 20 km north of Inverness on the Cromarty Firth, an inlet of the Moray Firth located and recorded in 2001, 3890 inhabitants.

History

The present city was founded in the 18th century by Sir William Gordon at the site of the old settlement Inverbreakie. 1828, the docks were built; 1863 took place the connection to the railway network. By 1956 Invergordon served as a naval port for repair and refueling of warships, of which today confirms an extensive oil storage.

Traffic

About two kilometers north of the city extending A9 road Invergordon is connected to a trunk road. The Far North Line operated the station from Invergordon on its route from Inverness to Wick and Thurso.

Economy

Due to the proximity to the North Sea oil fields, heavy industry developed in the harbor for the production of oil rigs. 1971 a smelter was built. Reason for the choice of location was the supply of cheaper electricity from the nuclear power plant, Hunterston. In 1982, the lodge was closed, which greatly rising unemployment meant. Since 1959 the Invergordon distillery is a major employer. With Ben Wyvis existed 1965-1977 a second distillery in the town area.

Personalities

• Jimmy Andrews (1927-2012), football player

Marine Tank Farm

Station of Invergordon

Church in Invergordon