Invergordon Shore Excursion: Inverness, Cawdor Castle & Whisky

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience the best of the Highlands on this Invergordon shore excursion. Visit Cawdor Castle, explore the ancient Clava Cairns, and enjoy scenic views of Loch Ness at Dores Beach. Spend time in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, before heading to Glen Ord Distillery for a whisky tasting of Singleton’s 12-year-old single malt. This tour blends history, landscape and local flavour – ideal for visitors looking to discover the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.

Glen Ord closed on 11th July & 3rd October. We will visit Culloden Battlefield as an alternative.

Minimum age is 4 years old.

At the time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.

Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Driver/guide

Port pickup and drop-off

Live commentary on board

Attraction Tickets

Gratuities

Food & Drinks

What To Expect

Cawdor Castle

Departing Invergordon, we travel to our first stop of the day, Cawdor Castle. Set amid beautiful gardens in Nairnshire, Cawdor Castle is the ancestral home of the Campbells and dates back to the 15th Century. Spend time here exploring the castle and its picturesque surroundings.

1 hour•Admission Not Included

Clava Cairns

We then leave Nairnshire and journey on towards Clava Cairns, a group of burial monuments that offer a glimpse into the life and rituals of Scots in the Bronze Age, over 4,000 years ago.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Invergordon Shore Excursion: Inverness, Cawdor Castle and Highland Whisky

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent
Karen R,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour. Malcome did an amazing job. Definitely recommend Tailored the trip to meet everyone's needs.
Review 2
Ronald S,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Willie with Timberbush was great. Wonderful story teller, interesting facts and great driver. Beautiful sites and back to port with time to spare.
Cawdor castle tour
Mary R,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fiona was a very good guide. She was informative and accommodating. The castle was beautiful with gorgeous grounds. I would also recommend the whisky distillery. Although I do not like whisky I still found the process interesting and worth the expense.