Battery and Observation Point built by RN guarded the strategically important Cromarty Firth naval port during both wars. Commissioned by Churchill. The main installations closed off due to structural issues (?) and asbestos.

Ewan

February 10, 2025

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one track goes to big fence you can't get passed, locked

Nej

March 1, 2023

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The battery and observation point at South Sutor were built to guard the strategically important Cromarty Firth naval port during both wars and were commissioned by Churchill. The views from the headland are stunning.

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1. Crom Head loop from Cromarty — The Black Isle

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2. Coastal Path with Sea View – View of Cromarty loop from Sutors of Cromarty

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3. The Last Splash – View of Cromarty loop from Cromarty

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Elevation 120 m

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Location: Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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South Sutor Battery and Observation Point

1. Crom Head loop from Cromarty — The Black Isle

2. Coastal Path with Sea View – View of Cromarty loop from Sutors of Cromarty

3. The Last Splash – View of Cromarty loop from Cromarty

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