Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness: Small-group Tour from Inverness
Make your own way to the meeting point in the center of Inverness, meet your guide, and hop aboard your vehicle for the ride north toward Loch Ness. Your first stop is at the ruins of Urquhart Castle, set on the banks of Loch Ness. Take in the view and learn about the castle’s history from your guide, then head further north to Beauly. After a short stop at Robertson’s Farm Shop to meet the resident Highland cows and alpacas, it’s on to the Singleton Distillery where you’l learn about its whisky production and (for an additional fee) sample a few drams. There’s time for lunch in Beauly (at own expense) before heading east to the Culloden Battlefield where a guided walk immerses you in the story of the infamous battle. After a visit to the Bronze Age-era Clava Cairns (made famous by “Outlander”) you return to Inverness.
Highlights
- ✓Discover the highlights of the Scottish Highlands in one day
- ✓Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, and Glen Ord Whisky Distillery
- ✓Keep an eye out for the Loch Ness Monster at Loch Ness
- ✓Small-group tour (maximum eight): A more personal experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meet and Greet in front of the Columba Hotel for departure of all our tours. Meet at 8:45am.
- ✓As we head towards Urquhart Castle see this world famous loch that holds the most volume of fresh water of any lochs in Scotland. Perhaps you might see it's most famous inhabitant - Nessie!
- ✓Stop here and visit this iconic ruined castle. Hear the history and folklore from your guide, watch the short welcome video and take some photos of the castle and spectacular view down the loch
- ✓Meet the fabulous Highland Coos Katie Morag and Jamie Fraser. See the comical Alpacas and perhaps buy some fabulous gifts or food from the Farm Shop itself.
- ✓Learn about the single malt whisky produced at the distillery and view the new exhibition centre. Your guide will tell you all about the Whisky production and if you wish you can take a tasting that suits your needs.
- ✓Stop here for a lunch break and to visit some of the wonderful local cafes (including an award-winning deli) and shops that this medieval burgh has to offer.
- ✓Experience the feelings evoked by standing on the site of the last pitched battle fought on British mainland soil. Your guide will take you round around the battlefield showing you Memorial Clan Markers, the Memorial Cairn and much much more
- ✓Have a guided tour around the prehistoric site and marvel at the Standing Stones and Burial Cairns, learning their history from your guide.
What's included
- ✓Professional Kilted Guide
- ✓Air Conditioned Vehicles - Land Rover or Minibus
- ✓Pick-up & Drop-off from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route
- ✓Private Transportation
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Full Glen Ord Distillery Tour (time does not allow for this)
- ✓Cost of Glen Ord Distillery Tastings
- ✓Entrance fee to Urquhart Castle
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 6 years
Children (ages 6 to 17) must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions so dress appropriately
Booster seats are available on request
A maximum of 8 people per booking
This tour is not available to people who are on a cruise ship in the Port of Invergordon. This is because the meeting point for this tour is 25 miles from the ship and we can't guarantee at the end of the tour you would be back on time for your ship to sail.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness: Small-group Tour from Inverness
Make your own way to the meeting point in the center of Inverness, meet your guide, and hop aboard your vehicle for the ride north toward Loch Ness. Your first stop is at the ruins of Urquhart Castle, set on the banks of Loch Ness. Take in the view and learn about the castle’s history from your guide, then head further north to Beauly. After a short stop at Robertson’s Farm Shop to meet the resident Highland cows and alpacas, it’s on to the Singleton Distillery where you’l learn about its whisky production and (for an additional fee) sample a few drams. There’s time for lunch in Beauly (at own expense) before heading east to the Culloden Battlefield where a guided walk immerses you in the story of the infamous battle. After a visit to the Bronze Age-era Clava Cairns (made famous by “Outlander”) you return to Inverness.
Highlights
- ✓Discover the highlights of the Scottish Highlands in one day
- ✓Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, and Glen Ord Whisky Distillery
- ✓Keep an eye out for the Loch Ness Monster at Loch Ness
- ✓Small-group tour (maximum eight): A more personal experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meet and Greet in front of the Columba Hotel for departure of all our tours. Meet at 8:45am.
- ✓As we head towards Urquhart Castle see this world famous loch that holds the most volume of fresh water of any lochs in Scotland. Perhaps you might see it's most famous inhabitant - Nessie!
- ✓Stop here and visit this iconic ruined castle. Hear the history and folklore from your guide, watch the short welcome video and take some photos of the castle and spectacular view down the loch
- ✓Meet the fabulous Highland Coos Katie Morag and Jamie Fraser. See the comical Alpacas and perhaps buy some fabulous gifts or food from the Farm Shop itself.
- ✓Learn about the single malt whisky produced at the distillery and view the new exhibition centre. Your guide will tell you all about the Whisky production and if you wish you can take a tasting that suits your needs.
- ✓Stop here for a lunch break and to visit some of the wonderful local cafes (including an award-winning deli) and shops that this medieval burgh has to offer.
- ✓Experience the feelings evoked by standing on the site of the last pitched battle fought on British mainland soil. Your guide will take you round around the battlefield showing you Memorial Clan Markers, the Memorial Cairn and much much more
- ✓Have a guided tour around the prehistoric site and marvel at the Standing Stones and Burial Cairns, learning their history from your guide.
What's included
- ✓Professional Kilted Guide
- ✓Air Conditioned Vehicles - Land Rover or Minibus
- ✓Pick-up & Drop-off from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route
- ✓Private Transportation
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Full Glen Ord Distillery Tour (time does not allow for this)
- ✓Cost of Glen Ord Distillery Tastings
- ✓Entrance fee to Urquhart Castle
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 6 years
Children (ages 6 to 17) must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions so dress appropriately
Booster seats are available on request
A maximum of 8 people per booking
This tour is not available to people who are on a cruise ship in the Port of Invergordon. This is because the meeting point for this tour is 25 miles from the ship and we can't guarantee at the end of the tour you would be back on time for your ship to sail.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.