7. The Loch

Art in a former boathouse on the water's edge - that's The Loch gallery in Invergordon. It's a proper converted space with big windows looking out over the firth, which means you're viewing contemporary work against actual Highland scenery rather than white walls. The gallery rotates exhibitions, so you might catch anything from local painters to installations, but the setting itself is half the appeal.

This works best for the kind of visitor who likes a quiet browse rather than a full day out. You can easily spend an hour here, maybe ninety minutes if there's a show that grabs you. It's free admission, which is always welcome, though opening hours and days do vary so check ahead before heading over from Invergordon town centre.

It pairs nicely with a night or two at Newmore Highland Pods just down the road - you could do the gallery, grab lunch in Invergordon, then head back to your pod. If you're staying at Delny Glamping instead, it's a short drive. Neither is a "must-do" in the traditional sense, but if you're already in the area and the weather's turned grim, it beats sitting in your accommodation. The view alone makes it worth stopping by.