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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS
Whether you are looking for DAY tours from Inverness or simply trying to take in as many of the beautiful sights as possible on your Highland adventure, our .loch Ness, Clava Cairns and outlander sites from from INVERNESS . is sure to captivate like no other. Our friendly guide will pick from your place of stay ie hotel, guesthouse, air b.b or apartment and take you on a tour to remember around some of the most famous, historic and culturally significant sites anywhere in Scotland.
From Inverness we will travel to Loch Ness, (as well as a certain legendary monster!) The tour then turns towards the historic Beauly Priory , robertson farm Then on to the historic and dramatic Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns, Round off your tour in Inverness with St. Andrew’s Cathedral and Ness Islands, before being dropped off at your place of stay . What are you waiting for
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Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
FREE TASTING AT GREAT GLEN DISTILLERY
GLEN ORD DISTILLERY TASTING FROM £15 FOR A FLIGHT ., THATS 3 DRAMS
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup
Inverness Airport, 4250 S Airport Rd, Inverness, FL 34450, USA
Ardross St, Inverness IV3 5NN, UK St Andrews Cathedral
The tour starts in inverness we drive past the St. Andrew’s Cathedral, a beautiful cathedral church dating back to 1869 located near the centre of the city. The Anglican Cathedral is the most northerly in the UK, and is an excellent example of local architecture and the Gothic style. Take some time to admire the beautiful stained glass windows and intricately carved stonework.
and then on to the Ness Islands
5 min drive to the ness islands
Ness Islands, Inverness, United Kingdom The River Ness is the river that runs from the northern end of Loch Ness, through Loch Dochfour and through the heart of the City of Inverness – in fact the river is where Inverness gets it’s name, not from the famous Loch Ness as many think, but from the Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Nis, meaning “Mouth of the River Ness”.
According to the legend the first-ever claimed sighting of the Loch Ness monster wasn’t in Loch Ness, but the River Ness; when Saint Columba is said to have banished a “water monster” back into the river after it tried to attack one of his disciples who was swimming across.
The river is a draw to visitors – many buildings sit attractively on its banks, including St. Andrew’s Cathedral (Inverness Cathedral), Eden Court Theatre and a number of popular restaurants and hotels. Nature-lovers should keep an eye out for common and grey seals, a number of bat species, and birds such as dippers, goosander and the occasional osprey.
15 min drive and then on to loch ness
Loch Ness Region, Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom Inverness to Loch Ness
From your NESS ISLANDS in Inverness we will travel towards Loch Ness, with plenty of opportunities for photos at some of the most beautiful vantage points the loch has to offer on our Loch Ness tour from Inverness. and a chance to touch the waters of loch ness
and then on to the Drumnadrochit village for shoppind and gin tasting 10 minutes
Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition, shire, Drumnadrochit, Inverness IV63 6TU, UK A true product of its place of birth, Great Glen balances the sweet herbal honeysuckle notes of Scottish heather with the subtle tartness of Red Sorrel and the aromatic pine tones of Frankincense. Elevated by the purity of our own base spirit, this complex and rewarding gin has deep, lasting flavours that stay with you like the tales that transcend generations. Pull up a chair, pour a glass and start your own story. 20 minutes
Beauly Priory, Beauly, United Kingdom Take your time wandering the historic ruins and learn more about its amazing history, before the tour picks up again, this time towards Beauly Priory, a beautiful ancient monastery that now lies in ruins but retains an air of reverence and mystery.
then on to the robertsons farm
10 min drive 20 minutes
Robertson’s Farm Shop Beauly, Beauly, United Kingdom Highland Cows, goats and Alpacas can be seen here
The farm shop is packed with a wide range of treats to tempt all tastes as well as gifts and goodies for all the family! Open all year
and then on to the glen ord distillery
10 min drive 20 minutes
A832, Muir of Ord IV6 7UJ, UK FROM GRAIN TO GLASS
A true product of its place of birth, Great Glen balances the sweet herbal honeysuckle notes of Scottish heather with the subtle tartness of Red Sorrel and the aromatic pine tones of Frankincense. Elevated by the purity of our own base spirit, this complex and rewarding gin has deep, lasting flavours that stay with you like the tales that transcend generations. Pull up a chair, pour a glass and start your own story.
and then on to culloden battlefield
30 min drive 30 minutes
Clava Cairns, Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom Clava Cairns
This deeply sacred place within the landscape of the Highlands is steeped in history, with the first usage of the site thought to date back over 4000 years. Set within a beautiful forested area, there is evidence that ancient peoples returned here again and again; there are even the ruins of a medieval chapel here. The Clava Cairns serves as the inspiration for the fictitious Craigh na Dun standing stones in the book and TV series Outlander, in fact, the famous “cleft stone” that transports the main character Claire back in time . AND BACK TO INVERNESS
20 min drive 20 minutes
Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, United Kingdom Culloden famously played host to the bloody Battle of Culloden, the outcome of which had ramifications far outside the local area and is intensively documented at the visitor centre. Get up close and personal with the history of the battle with artefacts, re-enactments and talks by local historians, before heading the short distance to Clava Cairns, an ancient bronze-age cemetery.
and then on to clava cairns
10 min drive 30 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Kate_C
14 Aug 2024
We enjoyed our day with Mike! Loch Ness is beautiful and we saw many beautiful sights. Mike went out of his way to ensure we had a great day. Thank you!
Mark_P
29 Jun 2024
Iqbal was a great guide, he was very informative and very kind and patient when our two year old was fussy. We could not have asked for a better tour guide. We had a great day even the the rain showers.
Sinead_T
06 May 2024
My friends and I enjoyed a Half-Day tour with Iqbal. And may I say it was absolutely amazing!!! He was the most knowledgeable tour guide ever! He told us so much about the history and culture of beautiful Scotland! It is so obvious he enjoys what he does and truly loves passing on his vast knowledge and experience to his clients.
Iqbal was also friendly, flexible, and most patient with our group when we made him wait almost an hour so we could finish shopping! He kindly picked us up from our hotel to start the tour and was on time at arrival. And he helped us take some great photos of our group during the tour, giving us precious memories to look back on. It was truly an incredible experience my friends and I won't soon forget!! Thank you again, Iqbal, for giving us this opportunity. We would do it again if we ever have to chance to do so.
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