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
204 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!!!
Great tour and tour guide
Charles P,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was awesome, she was very good at her job with intertwining stories into the tour. Loved it!
A don’t miss you tour!
Janet S,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour agent,Lorraine , was so knowledgeable, informative and great sense of humor. She showed so much enthusiasm for her job and the love her country shows. Would highly recommend!
Nice cruise port excursion
Sara D,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We took this excursion based on the pick and drop off point at Inverness cruise ship port. At no fault to the guide, we had a late start due to UK Immigrations verifying that all the people on the ship had their ETA. So imagine a 1,000 people getting in line to do this. We were returned with plenty of time to spare. The guide was pleasant. We were fortunate to have a beautiful warm sunny day! Not sure seeing the battle field was worth it, would have preferred a different historical site/another castle.
A beautiful day in Invergordon.
Steffensangi,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Lorraine was excellent. She safely took us to all the sights we wanted to see. And she shared a lot of information with us. We were lucky to have her all to ourselves. We did not expect that. And thus, Lorraine was able to cater to us individually. Simply perfect! Once again, a heartfelt thank you to Lorraine for the wonderful day in Invergordon.
Did not disappoint
Tara M,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Avril’s Travels was absolutely the best! Small tour group to all the best spots. You are at all the stops just the right amount of time for the day. And you will be back on the ship in plenty of time. If you’re on the fence don’t hesitate….
Good overview of the...
Carole M,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good overview of the Highlands area with a nice mix of sights. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
A Memorable Day With Lorraine
Caren E,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide made us want to join the Ross Clan or at least spend time tending Jamie Frazier (our favorite Highland cow).She seemed willing and anxious to lend a hand at Cullidon Battle Field to help her countrymen . Her humor and storyteling were infectious. Thanks Lorraine Caren and Richard Etengoff May 4,2026
We had Lorraine for our...
Joe M,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Lorraine for our tour guide. She was entertaining and gave us a lot of historical information as well as a local perspective. The tour group is well organized and managed to get us to places ahead of the big tour buses so things were not crowded. We didn't feel rushed and got to see quite a lot.
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