Kinrive Hill

The walk up Kinrive Hill from Invergordon is straightforward enough, and on a clear day you'll get proper views across the Firth towards the Black Isle. It's not a dramatic peak - nothing like the mountains further west - but it's a decent afternoon sortie if you're based locally or staying at Newmore Highland Pods or Delny Glamping.

You're looking at maybe ninety minutes up and back depending on fitness, through bracken and moorland with the occasional rocky section keeping things interesting. The summit isn't exactly dramatic, but the perspective across the water makes the effort worthwhile. Bring a map though; paths can get vague in places.

Historically inclined types might get a kick from the fact you're walking over land that's been hunted and farmed for centuries, though there's not much to see on the hill itself. Families with older kids will manage fine, but it's not a destination for the under-tens unless they're keen hikers.

The real value is as part of a broader Highland break. Invergordon itself is fairly functional, but it's your gateway to better walking country, and the nearby glamping spots are far more pleasant than trying to find accommodation in town. Combine this with walks around the Black Isle or the Moray Firth viewpoints and you've got a solid few days. Go when the weather's settled - there's no shelter on top.