The Way We Were mural

Walking into Invergordon, you'll spot this mural covering a whole building wall - a proper celebration of the town's maritime heritage and industrial past. The Way We Were is a large-scale artwork that captures the character of Highland life, depicting scenes of work, community and the area's connection to the sea. It's the kind of thing that takes a few minutes to really study, picking out the details and stories woven into the paint.

For history buffs and anyone interested in Scottish industrial heritage, it's worth a stop. Families with kids will get something out of it too - the scale and subject matter tend to hold attention better than you'd expect from a static mural. You're not talking about a half-day attraction here, more a fifteen-minute walk-by while you're exploring Invergordon itself.

It's free to view and always accessible since it's painted on a building. Time it whenever suits your schedule - no opening hours to worry about. The real value comes if you're already in town visiting the distilleries or the waterfront, or if you're staying nearby at Newmore Highland Pods or Delny Glamping. From either site, it's just a short drive into Invergordon for a proper wander about. The mural works best as part of a broader look at the town's character rather than a solo pilgrimage, but it's a solid reminder of why this corner of the Highlands matters historically.