Cromarty Firth has long been an important haven for ships, with its large size, sheltered aspect, deep waters and ease of defence. This led to its extensive use by the Royal Navy through both first and second world wars. Today, it is associated with the North Sea oil industry, with nearby Nigg and Invergordon being used as service and construction yards for the oil rigs. These rigs can often be seen from Cromarty, moored along the length of the Firth when not in active use out in the North Sea.

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Location: Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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