11. The Long Goodbye

The Long Goodbye is a contemporary art gallery tucked into the Highland landscape near Invergordon, dealing with themes of loss, memory and transition through rotating exhibitions. It's a small, intimate space - the kind of place where you'll spend a solid hour if the work grabs you, or twenty minutes if it doesn't. The gallery tends to attract serious art types rather than casual browsers, so it rewards visitors who go in with an open mind.

What makes it worth the trip from your accommodation at Newmore Highland Pods or Delny Glamping is the conversation it starts. The exhibitions aren't trying to be crowd-pleasers - they're thoughtful, sometimes quite challenging. You'll see work from emerging artists alongside established names, and the curation feels genuine rather than safe.

The real draw here is the setting. Being in the Highlands, far from gallery districts in Edinburgh or Glasgow, means the work feels stripped back and purposeful. There's no fuss, no gift shop pressure. Just the art and you.

Timing-wise, ring ahead about opening hours as they're not consistent year-round. Admission is usually modest or free depending on the exhibition. Best to visit on a quieter weekday afternoon when you can actually think about what you're looking at. It pairs well with walks around the Black Isle or a visit to nearby parks if you're basing yourself around Invergordon for a week.