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Drivers should also note that on Sunday
(19 June) the High Street, from its junction with Castle Avenue through to
Munro Place, will be closed to all vehicles from 6am until 6pm.
Local Highland Councillor, John Connell
said: "We are expecting thousands of spectators from all over the
Highlands to congregate in Invergordon for this special occasion. It will
be quite a sight as the world's largest cruise ship comes in to dock past
the Sutors early on Sunday morning.
"To entertain the crowds, members of the
local community and volunteer groups have arranged a variety of
entertainment to run throughout the day. As well as the very best of
traditional music, dancing and craft demonstrations, the work of local
artists will be on display in the Invergordon Art Centre and the High
Street will be turned into a craft fair with lots of interesting stalls.
"Passengers who come ashore will be
guaranteed a very warm Highland welcome whatever the weather. Due to the
large numbers of people we are expecting, I would urge all drivers to take
advantage of the Park and Ride and to follow the signs that will be on the
A9 trunk road." While visiting
Invergordon on Sunday, passengers and spectators will also be able to
visit the Alness Vintage Car Rally, held at Alness Academy Playing
Fields, which is the biggest classic, vintage and steam rally in the
Highlands of Scotland.
The QM2 will be arriving at 7.00am where
she will dock at Admiralty Pier until 6.00pm, allowing many of her 2,300
passengers to take shore trips to visitor centres and places of interest.
For anyone who would like to see the
ship as she makes her way to Invergordon she is scheduled to be off
Balintore at approximately 0600, off Nairn at 0615, off Cromarty/Nigg at
0630 and off Invergordon at 0700. All times are approximate.
In the evening she will depart from
Invergordon at 1800 and be off Cromarty/Nigg at 1820, off Nairn at 1840,
off Balintore at 1855 and off Burghead at 1915. Again all times are
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