INVERGORDON PORT Tour of Culloden, Cairns & Cawdor Castle
Overview
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7 hours
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Come join us for an adventure where you are personally guided around the highlands by fun, friendly experienced highland lassie's. (Avril or Lorraine)
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
This tour is for CRUISE SHIPS ONLY. This is NOT A PRIVATE TOUR
WHEELCHAIRS - WALKERS - STROLLERS
We are UNABLE to take these items due to space on our minibuses
Join us as we venture South to Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle. (Urquhart if Cawdor shut) Loch Ness and some Highland Cows, perfect for that Outlander Fan.
Avoid the hustle and bustle of a larger coach group and tour round the highlands in my 16 seat minibus.
We try to get the most out of your day out so departure times will vary depending on your ships arrival. We will be standing across the road from port security gates at 8.30 for a sharp departure and return around 3.30pm.
We will have brightly coloured umbrellas so can not be missed.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Cawdor Castle
Our first stop is Cawdor Castle and its a-maze-ing gardens. Don't get lost now we need you back on board for the rest of the tour. If Cawdor is not open early April this will be substituted with Urquhart Castle.
Clava Cairns
Dare you touch the stones? We are not covered by insurance if you head back in time to 1746.
Options
16 seat minibus
16 seat minibus
What‘s Included
Air Conditioned Vehicle
Scottish Lassie Driver Guide
Pick up and Drop off
Entry/Admission - Cawdor Castle NOT INCLUDED
Entry/Admission- Culloden Battlefield NOT INCLUDED
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
212 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a great time. The...
xu c,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time. The travel team is really good at communicating and making sure we are not missing the tour or missing the cruise ship. They are very professional and provided lots of Scotland's history and culture. I would highly recommend this.
Excellent discovery of the Highlands with an outstanding guide
Carine L,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good visit in a small group. Laureine was an outstanding guide with helpful advice and a well-led excursion day. Thank you! The minibus is comfortable; I recommend Avril's Travel for discovering Scotland and learning about the history of the Highland Clans. We were on a stopover in Invergordon. Super easy to find at the exit of the cruise ship heading towards the Private shore excursions on the right.
Wonderful!
Experience824264,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was one of the highlights of our trip for our group of 6! What made it so special was our driver Lorraine. She was enthusiastic, very knowledgeable, and really took into account what we wanted to see. Culloden, Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle, and Loch Ness were wonderful but seeing the Highland cows up close was really fun! We were so appreciative that Avril’s Travels takes into account what time you need to be back on the ship so we never felt worried that we would make it back in time. We would highly recommend Avril’s Travels and would definitely plan another tour with them if we are again in the area. Thank you, Lorraine, for a great day!
Wonderful!!
Candace M,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was one of the highlights of our trip for our group of 6! What made it so special was our driver Lorraine. She was enthusiastic, very knowledgeable, and really took into account what we wanted to see. Culloden, Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle, and Loch Ness were wonderful but seeing the Highland cows up close was really fun! We were so appreciative that Avril’s Travels takes into account what time you need to be back on the ship so we never felt worried that we would make it back in time. We would highly recommend Avril’s Travels and would definitely plan another tour with them if we are again in the area. Thank you, Lorraine, for a great day!
Lorraine (our tour guide...
Molly M,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lorraine (our tour guide and driver) was amazing! Fabulous day touring Cawdor Castle, Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, Lochness and Robertsons Farm (Hairy Coos). Lorraine was knowledgeable and entertaining!!! Highly recommend!!!!
Great Tour in Invergordon
Curiosity720051,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great tour in Scotland! Our guide was chipper and had great info about all the areas. She was sure to get us back to the port in plenty of time. I feel the stops were appropriately timed and we enjoyed all of them.
Got to see a vaste amount of the area
JeannieMarie L,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We got to see a lot of the area in a comfortable van with a very experienced native host. Visit to the small town just for a bathroom break was a bit of a waste, especially in the rain.
Long and interesting excursion from Invergordon
Barbara S,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Interesting day, though quite long. Castle, cairns and battlefield were great. We could have skipped the stops in Beaule and with the cows.
Outstanding Highland Experience!
F4958QJryanh,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Highland Experience! This was one of the highlights of our cruise and an absolutely fantastic way to experience the Scottish Highlands. The itinerary was perfectly planned, with wonderful stops at Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle, Loch Ness, and the Highland cows. Every location was beautiful, interesting, and rich in history. What truly made the day exceptional was our guide, Lorraine. She was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about sharing the history, culture, and stories of the Highlands. Her commentary throughout the day was both informative and entertaining, bringing each stop to life. Lorraine's warm personality, sense of humor, and attention to every guest made the experience feel personal and relaxed. She managed the timing perfectly, ensuring we had plenty of time to enjoy each location while still fitting everything into the day without ever feeling rushed. Her local knowledge and enthusiasm added so much to the tour. If you're visiting Invergordon and looking for a memorable shore excursion, I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. A huge thank you to Lorraine for making our day so special.
Great tour, packing a lot in a short time
Dennis S,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour covered a surprising amount of ground very quickly and thoroughly. Our guide Lorraine gave a close to continuous stream of information before and after each site, while working hard to get us places ahead of the large tour buses so we wouldn’t be stuck behind large groups. And she and Avril’s Tours overall were very sensitive to our cruise ship’s late arrival and planned departure times. Finding the small group just outside the port entrance was a breeze. One suggestion they didn’t make but could have was for us to buy entry tickets to Cawdor Castle online ahead of time. I did, and it made getting through the admission line very fast. Tickets weren’t needed for the parts of Culloden we spent time at, although we do regret not being able to fit the visitor center in as well. Highly Recommended!!!
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