Overview
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7 hours
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Let us collect you directly from your cruise ship from the Cromarty port Invergordon
Our first stop Clava Cairns is where you will find the standing stones made famous by Diana Gabaldon the author of Outlander. But what else happens at this famous site. Find out with your guide the stories and mysteries of this 4000 year old site.
We now move on to where in April 1746 on a cold wet moor by the name of Culloden, a battle took place which would change the life of the Highlanders forever. Visit where the gallant Jacobite's took on the might of King George II army.
A trip to the Highlands is never complete without visiting the most famous Loch in the world, Loch Ness. Take your camera just in case Nessie makes an unexpected appearance.
Next lets try some nessie water and taste some Gin and grab a free dram at the award winning Great Glen Distillery.
Our final stop we stop and Explore the romantic Urquhart castle nestled on the shores of Loch Ness with its 1000 year history
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Visiting the Culloden Battlefield Site is free of charge, however the optional entry to the exhibition cost an estimated 10 Pounds per adult
What To Expect
Clava Cairns
Our first stop we find The Clava Cairns—or the Prehistoric Burial Cairns of Balnuaran of Clava—are all that remains of what was once a much larger Bronze Age burial complex. Dating back 4,000 years, the evocative cemetery site retains original features, including passage graves, standing stones, and ring cairns (stone circles).
Culloden Battlefield
Our second stop take us to Culloden moor Marking the spot of the last major battle on British soil, the wild moor at Culloden is the resting place of 1,500 Jacobite and 50 Government soldiers who fought and died here in 1746. Today, you can walk along the battle lines and see the graves of the soldiers beside the memorial cairn in the Centre of the battlefield. Flags represent the front lines of both armies and show the vast scale of the battle, whilst in the centre clan markers indicate the graves of the fallen. As part of our continued conservation of the site, we work hard to try and restore the land, as closely as possible, to how it would have looked in the 18th century. Working alongside our Facilities team, we have goats and Shetland cows who graze the land just as they would have years ago. The unique landscape of Culloden is also home to a rich variety of wildlife, including skylarks (who both live and breed on the battlefield) and garden tiger moth caterpillars
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What‘s Included
Pick up & drop off from the port
local guide
air conditioned vehicle
bottled water
Urquhart Castle
Culloden Battlefield Exhibition
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Experience
Daniel S,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Richie provided a fantastic tour that hit all of the “high spots” of the area, provided a clean and comfortable van, was knowledgeable of the history of the area, and was genuinely a fun guide. Would absolutely book with him again.
Small group, personalized attention.
ryank377,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richie was an amazing guide for the day. I cannot say enough good things about him and his personalized service. First, getting off the ship was difficult, because NCL had us clear UK customs before getting off for the day. This made us late, but Richie was waiting on us with a smile. He told us what the standard plan was, but also told us we could adapt as we wished. He quickly took us to a spot on Loch Ness that the tour buses do not frequent, which gave us great photo opportunities. Then we hit a local bakery, Harry Gow’s for some great treats and then it was off to Culloden and the Cawdor Castle. We never felt rushed and Richie explained everything well to us, giving us a history and geography lesson. Highly recommended this trip if we you have just 7-8 hours for the Highlands.
Best Day!
LauraShaw S,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely our best excursion to date! Richie was a delight to visit with. Thanks so much for a lovely day! 🥰
Best of the Highlands
Rebecca R,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great overview of The Highlands. Richie was very informative and entertaining as a guide. He went out of his way to accommodate us.
Highly recommendable, it was...
Katja H,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommendable, it was a great day! Everything was very well organized, Richie addressed our wishes at all times!
Tour guide
Stephen W,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Richie was the best tour guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour itself was most enjoyable despite the weather.
Enjoyed my trip at Invergordon
Cynthia L,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Richie was great - knowledgeable, friendly and very informative. The van was comfortable for the 7 of us.
Richie was a wonderful...
Lisa W,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Richie was a wonderful guide. This Inverness tour is highly recommended for anyone looking to experience the beauty and history of the Scottish Highlands as he was a wealth of information. It is a great mix of things to see.
Great Day in the Highlands
Gman-Kayaker,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a small group, just one other couple besides us, so Richie was able to tailor the tour to our suggestions. Because the group was not interested in a sit down lunch, we were able to a couple of additional stops, including a drive through Inverness, and a stop at the village of Beauly with the Priory where some of Outlander was filmed. The primary points of interest including the Cairns, Culloden, Loch Ness, and Urquhart Castle were very interesting. Urquhart was my favorite castle of all we saw traveling through Ireland and Scotland. Richie provided information throughout. Thanks!
Our favorite tour indeed!!!
YOLANDA M,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Richie was amazing - so knowledgeable and agreeable. he took us to all the right places in one day. It was wonderful!!!
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