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Full-Day Private Tour to Urquhart Castle Loch Ness and Inverness

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Collecting you from the Port gate we travel along the shore of the Cromarty Firth and cross the Cromarty bridge to the Black Isle and make our way to Beauly Priory , the 13th century Monastery built for an order of Valliscaulian monks from Dijon in France and destroyed by Cromwells forces in the 16th Century. We will then make a brief stop to see some Highland Cattle ( see photo ) before we carry on over Culnakirk Hill to Drumnadrochit and visit Urquhart Castle which sits on a promontory jutting out in to Loch Ness , the views of the Loch are fantastic from here and it was near here where St Columba is reputed to have seen the Loch Ness Monster. We then head towards Inverness and as we come in to Inverness we pass the Hill of the Fairies. We stop to see the Cathedral and The Old High Church and we pass Inverness Castle and the statue of Flora Macdonald before we travel out to Clava Cairns and have lunch at Cawdor Castle before concluding our tour at Culloden Battlefield.
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  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Free pick-up & drop-off
  • Entrance Fees to attractions
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

We pick up all travellers from the port gate and we return the travellers to the gate within the time specified. We will be waiting outside the gate for you to disembark and we will have a board displaying your name.

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  • Port Office, Shore Rd, Invergordon IV18 0HD, UK
  • Beauly Priory, Beauly, United Kingdom
    Beauly Priory is currently closed due to recent high winds causing masonry to fall , we do not know yet when it will reopen. We will still visit Beauly where you can see it from the gate. Beauly Priory was founded in the 13th Century as a Monastery for Valliscaulian order of monks from Dijon in France , Oliver Cromwells forces were responsible for destroying the Priory in the 16th Century. For centuries this was a Burial place for the chiefs of Clan Fraser and Mackenzie and their families. Their is an Outlander connection because it was here that Claire met the Seer.
    60 minutes
  • Urquhart Castle, Drumnadrochit, United Kingdom
    Urquhart Castle sits on a promontory jutting out in to Loch Ness and has been fought over many times through the years. The views of Loch Ness from the castle are fantastic and during the visit you can go and explore the ruins of this 1000 year old castle and you can go down to the water side of Loch Ness. Keep your eyes peeled in case Nessie makes an appearance.
    80 minutes
  • Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, United Kingdom
    The Battle of Culloden in 1746 was the last battle fought on British soil . Visit the Museum and we walk around the main areas of the Battlefield where the heaviest fighting took place , you will see the memorial cairn , the well of the dead and the gravestones of the clans as well as Leanach cottage. This visit is top of the list for Outlander fans.
    60 minutes
  • Clava Cairns, Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
    We will visit Clava Cairns and you can enter 2 of the 3 Cairns , this 4000 year old Bronze age cemetery is where Diana Gabaldon took inspiration for her outlander series and you will see the Cleft stone and the stone circles around the Cairns.
    40 minutes
  • Inverness Castle, Inverness, United Kingdom
    The current Inverness Castle is the 3rd Castle on this site and dates from 1836 , the first Castle was built here in 1057 and stood until 1307 , the Castle was rebuilt in 1548 and was destroyed during the Jacobite uprisings. In the grounds of the Castle you will see the statue of Flora Macdonald who was famous for helping Bonnie Prince Charlie escape over the sea to Skye.
    10 minutes
  • Leakey's Second-hand Bookshop, Inverness, United Kingdom
    One of the oldest streets in Inverness is Church street and the first place we see is Leakeys bookshop , this was a Government Hospital after the battle of Culloden.
    10 minutes
  • Old High St Stephen's Church, Inverness, United Kingdom
    Behind Leakeys bookshop stands the Old High Church / St Stephens where the Jacobite prisoners were taken after the Battle of Culloden , you can still see the musket holes in the church wall where the Jacobite prisoners were executed. Looking over the river from the graveyard we will see Balnain House which was also a Government Hospital after Culloden and St Marys Church which has Outlander connections.
    60 minutes
  • Abertarff House, Inverness, United Kingdom
    Further up Church street we pass Abertarff House .This is the oldest house in Inverness and was once the town house for the Fraser Chiefs.
    10 minutes
  • Cawdor Castle, Nairn, United Kingdom
    Cawdor Castle re-opens on the 27th April 2024 Cawdor Castle with its Macbeth connections is one of the few castles in the Highland area that has been unaffected by the Jacobite uprisings. Home to the Thanes of Cawdor for centuries , you can tour the castle and visit the magnificent gardens and you meet the Dowager Countess of Cawdor who still lives in the Castle.
    90 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
D9531YYerikag
06 Sep 2023
William (Bill) Maclean was the best tour guide! My family and I had an exceptional experience at Inverness, Lock Ness, Cowdor Castle, Urquhart Cadtle, Culloden Battle field, etc . Bill’s knowledge of the local history and culture was truly impressive, and he made the entire journey fun and really enjoyable. His passion for their job shone through, and he went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable adventure. I would highly recommend our tour guide to anyone looking for an unforgettable travel experience. Thank you for making my trip so memorable Bill!
HelpingYouTravel
05 Sep 2023
Did this tour when our Viking cruise stopped in Invergordon (The Highlands). Two couples did the tour with Kevin. Highly recommend you do it too. Kevin was funny, knowledgeable, passionate and entertaining. We went to Urquhart Castle (tip - buy your tickets ahead of time on the Castle’s website), Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Caims, and Inverness, the town where Kevin grew up. We got the perspective that only a local could provide. Overall, an amazing day filled with history lessons and lots of laughs. Oh, it was sunny and 70 degrees. Kevin initially said the weather here is like that everyday, but later confessed it happens just 3-5 days a year!
alinav01
05 Sep 2023
We learned so much about Highlands, saw a lot, and had a great time, all that thanks to our guide Lawrence!
This tour in Invergordon is organized by Highlander Private Tours

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