The small town of Cromarty was an important trading port and was established as a Royal Burgh by the 13th century. The town sits at the north end of the Black Isle peninsula, opposite Nigg, at the mouth of the Cromarty Firth. There was major development of the town after the estate was bought by George Ross in 1772. He introduced several new industries including a ropeworks and built a new harbour to encourage the fishing industry. A few of the old fishertown houses of the 17th and early 18th centuries are still standing. Cromarty's most famous son was Hugh Miller.
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Questions
- Describe the street and the houses.
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