What Makes Us Scottish
For us, being Scottish isn’t about tartan and tourist trails — it’s about people, stories, and the kind of warmth you only find in a local pub with familiar faces.
From Dean’s childhood memories in Invergordon to Erin’s roots in the historic Dundas family, this bar is stitched together from real Scottish threads — full of history, humour, and heart.
It Starts in the Highlands
Dean grew up between barstools and butcher shops in the Scottish Highlands — specifically, Invergordon, where his grandparents Norman and Thelma lived. They weren’t just family; they were fixtures in the community. And the pub was more than a place to drink — it was the heart of everything.
Dean spent countless evenings in Highland pubs, watching locals come together to share stories, ideas, and a bit of banter. Veterans of the Navy, the RAF, and the Merchant Marine would tell tales of their time abroad. Farmers, engineers, and dockworkers would gather over pints, dissecting news and telling the same jokes like it was the first time. That’s where Dean learned that pubs aren’t about beer — they’re about people.
It’s this memory — of warmth, routine, connection — that lives at the core of Invergordon Bar in Docklands. Because in Scotland, the bar isn’t just a building. It’s a second home, a social equaliser, and a reminder that life is better when it’s shared.
Erin’s Lineage: Dundas & Scottish Nobility
Erin’s connection to Scotland runs deep through the Dundas family — a name tied to centuries of Scottish history. With lineage stretching back to the 12th century, the Dundas clan has long been associated with loyalty, governance, and resilience — values you’ll still find on tap at Invergordon Bar.
Dundas Castle, located near South Queensferry, was built in the 15th century and remains a proud symbol of Scottish tradition. The Dundas name is woven through Scottish legal, political, and military history — including connections to the Lords Dundas and the influential Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville.
Erin also has ties to Blair Castle — the ancestral seat of the Dukes of Atholl and one of the most iconic castles in the Highlands. Its whitewashed walls and proud position among the trees represent more than just old stones — they symbolise endurance, kinship, and cultural pride.
Together, these places and names aren't just part of Erin’s ancestry — they’re part of what shapes the atmosphere and care you feel every time you walk into Invergordon Bar. Because heritage, when honoured well, doesn’t look back — it makes something meaningful today.
Invergordon Bar: Built from Heritage
Dean brought the Highland heart. Erin brought the lineage. Together, they built Invergordon Bar — not as a business, but as a living tribute to everything they love about Scotland and about each other.
Every decision, from the beer taps to the dark timber, is rooted in something real — Dean’s memories of Invergordon’s seaside pubs, and Erin’s connection to the traditions of Scottish families who valued loyalty, stories, and a strong sense of place. What you feel when you walk in isn’t accidental. It’s crafted from legacy and lived experience.
Invergordon Bar is more than a bar. It’s Dean and Erin’s history, hospitality, and humour poured into every pint. It’s a meeting place for locals, expats, and anyone who values a chat, a laugh, and a strong community. It’s Melbourne, with a Highland soul.
And when you sit down, sip your drink, and feel like you’ve found a second home — that’s exactly what they built it for.
