Invergordon Swimming Pool

The leisure centre in Invergordon isn't going to win any design awards - it's a functional, no-frills community pool that gets the job done. Inside, you'll find a main swimming pool and a shallow teaching pool, plus the usual changing facilities and a small café area. It's the sort of place locals rely on, which means it's genuinely busy during school holidays and after-work hours, but brilliantly quiet on weekday mornings if you can time it right.

Families with young swimmers will appreciate the teaching pool, and it's a solid rainy-day option when the Scottish weather turns (which it will). The main pool is decent for a proper swim, though don't expect anything fancy. Admission costs a few quid, and they run various swimming lessons throughout the week.

What makes it worth knowing about is the location. Invergordon sits on the Cromarty Firth, and the pool is a short drive from both Newmore Highland Pods and Delny Glamping, making it a proper lifesaver if you're self-catering nearby and the rain sets in. You're looking at an hour maximum for most visits - enough to tire the kids out without eating into the day. It's not a destination in itself, but if you're based in one of the local holiday parks, it's genuinely useful to have up your sleeve. Check opening times locally before you visit, as community pools sometimes shift their schedules seasonally.