Cromarty
Things to do in Cromarty, The Highlands
Photo © tom kelly, Google Maps
Cromarty is a small Highland destination where a beach and wildlife watching form the nucleus of a visit. Cromarty Beach is rated 4.8 from 165 reviews, and Ecoventures, also rated 4.8 from around 286 reviews, offers boat trips and marine encounters. These two attractions shape what the town offers: a straightforward seaside experience built around the water rather than crowds or developed attractions.
This is the kind of place that works well as a quiet break, particularly for those interested in marine life and coastal walking. The accommodation options suggest people do come here to stay rather than pass through, and the ratings across both lodging and attractions are consistently strong, which suggests word-of-mouth reputation matters more than variety or spectacle.
Where to stay in Cromarty(4)
All hotels in Cromarty →About staying in Cromarty
For somewhere this size, there is genuine choice in where to stay. Sydney House Bed and Breakfast and The Factors House are both rated 4.9 from 153 reviews each, while The Royal Hotel Cromarty and High Fields both stand at 4.4 from 279 reviews. Cromarty Camping, rated 4.8 from 163 reviews, provides an alternative for those with a tent or caravan. The Fishertown Inn, rated 4.7 from 200 reviews, is the one significant food venue in the data—a reasonable anchor for an evening meal.
Things to Do in Cromarty(2)
All attractions in Cromarty →
Where to Eat in Cromarty(1)
All restaurants in Cromarty →
Attractions Near Cromarty
All attractions in Cromarty →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Cromarty.
5 mi
Invergordon Leisure Centre
Invergordon · ⭐ 4.4
7 mi
Fort George
Inverness · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
The Highlanders Museum
Inverness · ⭐ 4.7
7 mi
Rosemarkie Beach
Inverness · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
Fortrose Beach
Inverness · ⭐ 4.7
8 mi
Bowhunter Archery
Nairn · ⭐ 5.0
9 mi
Nairn Beach
Nairn · ⭐ 4.7
9 mi
Avoch Dolphin Trips
Avoch · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Cromarty(1)
All campsites in Cromarty →
Cromarty Camping
⭐ 4.8
Delny Glamping
⭐ 4.6 · from £90/night
Black Isle Yurts
⭐ 4.9
The Old School House Certificated Location
⭐ 5.0
Rosemarkie Camping & Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.6
Fortrose Bay Campsite
⭐ 4.7
Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park - Parkdean Holidays
⭐ 4.4
Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park
⭐ 4.4 · from £11/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Cromarty
All cottages in Cromarty →
Caldon Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £647
Ivydene Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 6 · from £493
Harbour View
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £533
Rosscot
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £601
The Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 6 · from £637
Foresters Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £707
Meddat Farm Annex
2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £297
Old Laurel Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £513
Common questions about Cromarty
How many campsites are there in Cromarty?
We list 1 campsites in and around Cromarty.
Which campsites in Cromarty have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Cromarty offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Cromarty?
We list 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Cromarty.
What is there to do in Cromarty?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Cromarty.
Where can I eat in Cromarty?
We list 1 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Cromarty.
Staycation ideas for Cromarty
Inverness Staycation Guide: Where to Stay, What to Do and Where to Eat
Plan an Inverness staycation: riverside and country house hotels, Culloden, Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, dolphins at Chanonry Point, where to eat, a two-day plan, Highland camping and day trips.
The Best Last-Minute UK Staycations
Six well-connected UK towns and cities worth booking at short notice, chosen for easy travel and a decent spread of accommodation once the school-holiday crowds have thinned.
Rainy Day Staycations: Best UK Breaks for Bad Weather
When the forecast turns grim, these UK cities and spa towns keep their appeal indoors, with museums, galleries and grand architecture to fill a wet weekend.
The Best Dog-Friendly Staycations in Britain
From Cornish coast paths to Lake District fells, these six British destinations offer the open beaches, moors and forests that make a staycation genuinely enjoyable for dogs and their owners alike.