Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Travel in comfort and luxury in our Mercedes V250 people carrier. Tour Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Highland Castles, Outlander Locations, historic sites and beautiful countryside with our local driver and guide. Bespoke tours off the beaten track to wonderful locations anywhere in the Highlands can be arranged.
Private transportation
Highland Local driver and guide
Air Conditioning
Bottled water
Bluetooth connection for your own music, digital radio or your own pre-arranged playlist
Luxury Mercedes V250 People Carrier
Snacks
Free WIFI where signal allows
Restroom on board
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Tours are based on pickup and collection from Inverness. Bespoke private tours also available. This tour is based on a 8 hours. Locations visited will depend on pickup location.
Traveler pickup
Inverness Airport, Inverness, United Kingdom
Oilfield Support Base, Shore Rd, Invergordon IV18 0EX, UK
Abertarff House, Inverness, United Kingdom Abertarff House is the oldest house in Inverness. Located in Church Street, it’s a 2½ storey town house with turnpike stairway. It was previously owned by the Fraser of Lovat family, whose clansmen fought on the Jacobite side at the Battle of Culloden and featured heavily in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. 10 minutes
Clava Cairns, Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom Clava Cairns is the site of a mystical bronze age burial complex thought to be 4000 years old. Located not far from Culloden Battlefield and one of 50 similar complexs in the area. Clava Cairns is also the inspiration for the standing stones in Outlander, although the name Craig Na Dun from the outlander novels and television series is though to come from the hill Craig Dunain on the west side of Inverness which we will also pass. 20 minutes
Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, United Kingdom Visit the world famous Culloden Battlefield the site of the 1745 Jacobite Rising and the last pitched battle to be fought on British soil. Enjoy the centre’s 360-degree battle immersion theatre, which puts you right in the heart of the action. Discover the true story from both the Jacobite and Government perspectives, in their accredited museum, where weapons and unique artefacts are displayed. See the restored 18th-century Leanach Cottage, spot Highland cows grazing on the battlefield or read the letters written just after the battle by Prince Charles Edward Stuart. Learn about family ancestry and any links you may have with Culloden.
90 minutes
Fort George, Inverness, United Kingdom Built by the British Government in 1746 after the 1745 Jacobite uprising to prevent further uprisings by the Highlanders and a base for the Redcoats. Entry and tour of the site is not included in the price. Booking with the venue in advance is advisable. 60 minutes
Culloden, Culloden, United Kingdom Culloden House Hotel was the base used for the Jacobites during the battle of Culloden after being requestioned by Prince Charles Edward Stuart prior to the battle. Option for Afternoon Tea (subject to availability) by extending or customising the tour.
Afternoon tea package also available, however, this may effect other visits on the trip
Castle Leod, Strathpeffer, United Kingdom Castle Leod is the seat of the Clan Mackenzie in Strathpeffer and is widely acknowledged as the inspiration for Castle Leoch from the Outlander novels and series. The Castle is steeped in history with beautiful grounds. 60 minutes
Beauly, Beauly, United Kingdom Visit the village of Beauly and Beauly Priory which featured in the Outlander series. Beauly is mentioned and featured. 30 minutes
Wardlaw Mausoleum, Kirkhill, United Kingdom Burial Place of Simon the Old Fox Fraser. 10 minutes
Urquhart Castle, Drumnadrochit, United Kingdom We will stop at Urquhart Castle for photo opportunties and some nessie spotting before heading back along the banks of Loch Ness to Inverness 15 minutes
Drumnadrochit, Drumnadrochit, United Kingdom Visit Drumnadrochit and explore Loch Ness, The Caledonian Canal Locks and this beautiful Highland Village 30 minutes
Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom A drive down the west side of Loch Ness towards Inverness from Drumnadrochit.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
P8571CLsarahw
24 Apr 2023
We had a great time exploring the Highlands with Ryan. We covered A LOT in just one day! We appreciate his knowledge of the area (being a local) and how easy he made the trip. We lucked out with gorgeous weather which made the trip that much more enjoyable.
Theophany
12 Nov 2022
A tour with Ryan is a custom tour with an amazing friend. My family of 5 spent the day with Ryan and it is by far the most memorable and treasured day of our 14-day trip to the U.K. Ryan started off our trip by quickly getting to know all of us and what we each envisioned for the day. He then proceeded to take us to the most amazing places all over the Highlands. We saw things we would have never been able to see on our own or with a different tour company. Ryan intuitively stayed close enough by to regale us with wonderful accounts of history (he is extremely knowledgeable about history, geography, foraging and so much more), but Ryan also allowed us time for our own reflection on what we were experiencing. He somehow knew how to make the day special for each of us, which can sometimes be a challenge with children (ages 13, 17, 21). A true Highlander, Ryan's passion for the Highlands and what he does is evident. With so much more to explore, we will definitely return to the Highlands and Ryan will be the first person we contact for another wonderful day. I highly recommend Ryan. Without a doubt, he will make sure your tour is exactly what you had in mind and so much more. You will not be disappointed.
Lesley R
26 Sep 2022
Trip of a Lifetime, thanks to Ryan!
What a perfect, memorable vacation in Scotland we had, thanks to our fabulous driver/guide, Ryan! Every day was a delight; every detail was worked out to perfection. He is a true professional, always upbeat, ready to help and patient. On a 1–10-point scale, Ryan is a 100!
Ryan helped us plan our daily route throughout Scotland, combining the must-sees with unique, interesting spots not in a tour book. What amazing places we visited around Inverness, the Highlands, Isle of Skye, Oban, and Edinburgh. We saw so much more than we ever thought we could. His experience along with his colorful narration and wonderfully fun attitude during our whole trip made the stunning sights and historical perspective of the region come to life.
Ryan has such a wealth of knowledge about the rich and deep heritage of Scotland and, as a bonus, about its wildlife. (We visited a private castle where the original family descendants still live. Its gardens held natural treasures like an ancient Spanish chestnut tree, planted in 1553, which is the oldest tree in Britain!) We also saw Minke whales and dolphins while taking a ferry.
Ryan was ridiculously flexible. Our travel company made a major error in our train reservation, scheduling us for the wrong way. Ryan made this still happen for us: he drove the same route three times that day to drop us off and pick us up so we could ride the scenic train. He then even surprised us by going out of his way to capture the train on film for us.
Ryan promptly picked us up every morning in a clean, new Mercedes SUV with ample room for luggage, and super comfortable. He is an excellent driver we always felt stress free under his careful management.
While we were visiting Scotland, Queen Elizabeth passed, and Ryan even got us to Edinburgh to see her hearse pass!
It was difficult for all of us to say Good-Bye to Ryan. We felt such a warm friendship and we always remember him as a highlight of our trip. Thank you, Ryan, for being the best driver and guide!!! You are a tremendous ambassador for the country of Scotland.
Lesley Roberts
This tour in
Inverness
is organized by
Ryan Forbes
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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