Cawdor Castle, Standing Stones, Culloden and Loch Ness
Overview
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7 hours
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This Tour can start from either Invergordon Cruise Port or Inverness – It takes in breath-taking scenery, historical landmarks, castles and gardens and your own free time to explore the Highland Capital, Inverness. The tour will give you a real Scottish Highland experience. Remember to take your camera.
Go Highlands only caters for small groups of up to 7 on our tours, which means you always get a very personal experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Great Craic
Bottled water
Local Guide
Cawdor Castle Entry Fees
Culloden Battlefield Exhibition Entry fees
No guaranteed Sunshine - This is Scotland :)
What To Expect
Clava Cairns
Outlander fans will love the mysterious burial chambers and standing stones at Clava Cairns. Stones that date back around 4000 years (yes 4000) thats older than the pyramids... Touch the biggest one... thats what Claire did! I dare you :)
Culloden Battlefield
Our second stop... is a visit to the powerfully moving site of the final Jacobite Rising – the last and most harrowing pitched battle to be fought on British soil between Scotland and England. Explore the interactive visitor centre, view fascinating artefacts from both sides of the confrontation, and experience the battle in the immersive surround cinema. On 16 April 1746, the final Jacobite Rising came to a brutal head. Jacobite supporters, seeking to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British thrones, gathered to fight the Duke of Cumberland's government troops. It was the last pitched battle on British soil and, in less than an hour, around 1,500 men were slain – more than 1,000 of them Jacobites.
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Cawdor Castle, Standing Stones, Culloden and Loch Ness
Reviews
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour from a cruise ship perspective
William S,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
4.00This is a good tour for a cruise ship excursion. The small group (six person) tour is in a comfortable van. We were able to travel where the large tour buses could not. Our guide, Alistair, was personable and knowledgeable about the tour highlights. We were able to comfortably visit Cawdor Castle, the Culloden battlefield, Clava Carnes, Loch Ness, and see a few other attractions and the countryside.
Great Day Around Inverness
Elizabeth T,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00George, our tour guide, was full of wonderful information, as well as being prompt, helpful, and friendly. Clava Cairns was more than I expected and George had plenty of facts and information and stories about it. Colin was very interesting. The exhibition center provided information from both sides of the battle. We spent only a short time outside on the battlefield because it was extremely cold and windy, but it gave great perspective. My favorite part was Cawdor Castle. It’s a beautiful estate, including gardens and having a nice café for lunch. Mainly though, it was full of interesting history which involved.my ancestor and made it especially fun for me. George even drove by a Clydesdale farm that belongs to a friend of his life, and we got to see him feed the beautiful horses. All in all a wonderful day.
The best day in Scotland
CindyF,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Today was our most enjoyable day in Scotland. Luckily, I switched from my original bus tour to a smaller tour group (just six of us), which allowed us to meet Alastair and George. Their company, Go Highlands, arranged a fantastic itinerary. Alastair was incredibly knowledgeable and tweaked our itinerary so we didn't have to wait in line with other large groups to see all the sights. He also led us to many unique places, allowing us to see even more of Scotland's beauty. Today was another lucky day, with beautiful weather. We've already fallen in love with Scotland and hope to return again. We are so grateful to Alastair for arranging an unforgettable vacation for us.
Cawdor castle and battlefield
James S,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00When we booked the excursion, we did not know what to expect. Our guide, George Murray brought the passion and insight to each of the stops. The stories and history that were told felt like he was giving first hand knowledge. This tour is the best selection for your time in Inverness.
Guide, George MURRAY was...
Steven K,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Guide, George MURRAY was excellent…. Very knowledgeable and engaging. Small group size of six made the tour more enjoyable than larger group tours.
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