Silversea Invergordon Scotland Cruise Port Guide | Silversea Cruises

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The northern part of Scotland, known as the

the main attractions is a landscape of dramatic mountains and forested

hills. This region is noted for its historic importance; its legEnd include

the fabled Loch Ness monster, tales of which can be traced as far back as

The many legendary figures of the Highlands include Macbeth, Robert the

Bruce and Bonnie Prince Charlie. For centuries, the once-autonomous Scotland

was England's principal Fremy. Then, in 1603, James VI of Scotland became

James I of England; he established the first political union between the two

countries. Despite these ties, Scottish nationalism persisted. The

resistance ended in 1746 when Bonnie Prince Charlie, in a sad but heroic

attempt to reclaim the throne, was defeated in the Battle of Culloden. It

changed the social structure of the Highlands forever. Powerful clans were

disarmed; for many years wearing kilts was prohibited because the kilt was

seen as a symbol of Scottish pride. The Highlands ultimately were ruled FROM

Invergordon is the port for Inverness, the capital of the Highlands and the

junction of many routes. Over the centuries, Inverness was often the focal

point of clashes between Highland and Island Chiefs who ruled their lands

like kings, and the Scottish Crown, which tried to subdue them. Today the

town is the communications and administrative center for the north of

Scotland. Many of the traditional Scottish events take place here each

summer, including the Highland Games and the Sheep Dog Trials.

The surrounding countryside offers such famous attractions as the

Battlefield of Culloden, Loch Ness, the villages of Tain and Cromarty,

numerous historic castles and old established whisky distilleries. The local

economy relies heavily on tourism, in addition to fishing and agriculture.

Enjoy the picture-perfect scenery and perhaps an opportunity to chat with a

Highlander eager to introduce you to his fabled land and its rich heritage.

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