IOTW "Gather Round" mural

You'll spot this one straight away if you're driving through Invergordon - a proper statement piece on the side of a building that stops you mid-stride. The "Gather Round" mural by IOTW is vibrant street art that captures something about Highland community spirit, done in bold colours that refuse to be ignored. It's the kind of thing that makes you understand why people bother with street art at all, rather than just walking past it.

The mural itself won't take long to look at - ten minutes max to absorb it properly, grab a photo that doesn't have a lamppost through it - but that's rather the point. It's a quick cultural hit while you're passing through the town, not a destination in itself. Best bit? It's free, it's there whether you visit at dawn or dusk, and it doesn't require you to plan your day around it.

This works well if you're staying at Newmore Highland Pods just down the road and want a reason to stretch your legs in town before heading back. The mural's saved from being a total tourist trap by the fact that Invergordon has actual substance - a proper working port town - so you're not just wandering round for Instagram. Park yourself in one of the local cafes afterwards and you'll fit right in with the locals doing the same thing.