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Invergordon Mural Trail

Scotland's first outdoor community mural trail, eleven large paintings on the gable walls of Invergordon telling the story of the town, free and open every day.

Welcome

Invergordon has painted its history on its walls.

In 2002 a group of local volunteers called themselves Invergordon Off the Wall and set out to turn the gable ends of the town into an open-air gallery, and in 2007 the Princess Royal opened what became Scotland's first community mural trail.

There are eleven large murals, painted by professional artists, and each tells a piece of the town's story. At the railway station, The Long Goodbye remembers those who left from it. On the High Street a pipe band marches across a lawn; firefighters battle a blaze at the Royal Hotel; a lifeboat crew heads out to sea; a crowded street parade fills a gable end; and the Highland Gathering spills across a corner with caber tossers, gymnasts and a tug-of-war team.

The whole trail takes about an hour on foot, it is free, and it is there every day. A free app helps you find every one.

Before you go

The murals are outdoors, free and open every day.

The full trail takes about an hour at a gentle pace; the Off the Wall app helps find them all.

Where
Around the centre of Invergordon.
Murals
Eleven large works, and a sculpture.
Walk
About an hour.

Did you know

A mural for the Invergordon Highland Gathering depicts gymnasts and athletes on a gable end, Ross and Cromarty.
Did you know

Opened by a princess.

The Princess Royal officially launched the trail in September 2007.

A mural depicts firefighters and an engine tackling a blaze on a gable end in Invergordon, Ross and Cromarty.
Did you know

Volunteers began it.

The murals were started by a group of local volunteers in 2002.

Hidden Scotland

From our guide to Easter Ross

Invergordon has painted its story on its gable walls. In 2002 a group of local volunteers set out to turn the town into an open-air gallery, and the Princess Royal opened the finished trail in 2007. Professional artists painted the murals, and each one tells a piece of the town's past. At the station, The Long Goodbye remembers those who left from it. Elsewhere a pipe band marches, firefighters tackle a blaze at the Royal Hotel and caber tossers compete at the Highland Gathering. The walk takes about an hour, and it costs nothing.

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Hidden Scotland

From our guide to Ross and Cromarty

Invergordon has painted its history on its gable walls. In 2002 a group of local volunteers set out to turn the town into an open-air gallery, and in September 2007 the Princess Royal opened one of Scotland's first community mural trails. Eleven large murals by professional artists each tell a part of the town's story. At the station, The Long Goodbye remembers those who left from there. Along the High Street you will find a pipe band, a lifeboat crew and the caber tossers of the Highland Gathering. The trail takes about an hour on foot, and it is free.

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Where it is

In the centre of Invergordon, off the A9 on the Cromarty Firth; the trail starts at the railway station.

Close byInvergordon.
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Stay nearby

Places to stay near the murals, and when each is next free.

Living room with red sofa, patterned ottoman and staircase behindNewhall Mains
  • To stay
  • In Balblair
  • 2 miles from Invergordon
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  • To stay
  • In Dornoch
  • 14 miles from Invergordon
Check datesA curved cabin clad in overlapping wooden shingles stands on gravel among wildflowers, arched windows and a door along one side.Boath Cabin
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Nairn
  • 15 miles from Invergordon
Free 19–21 OctCulbin Edge, Inverness-shireCulbin Edge
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Brodie
  • 17 miles from Invergordon
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