Inverness Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield and Urquhart Castle
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Explore the wild and beautiful Scottish Highlands on this small-group tour from Inverness or Invergordon. Following pickup from Inverness or Invergordon simply hop aboard an air-conditioned Minibus and head into nature. Visit the 4000 year old Outlander Stones that are Clava Cairns and the Culloden Battlefield. Then, look out for Nessie. As you go, Learn all about Highland Clan families and culture. This small-group tour is capped at eight people for a personal outing.
See many of the Highlands’ key attractions, all in just half a day. Round-trip transit makes getting around seamless. See castles, battlefields, archaeological sites, and even Loch Ness
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
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Guide
A wee Dram of Whisky if desired
No guarantee of Sunshine (This is Scotland) :)
Entry fee to Culloden Battlefield Museum (£12)
Entry Fee to Urquhart Castle (£12)
What To Expect
Clava Cairns
Our first stop will be to the Clava cairns. Clava Cairns are a well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery complex of passage graves; ring cairns, kerb cairns and standing stones in a beautiful setting. Clava Cairns or the Prehistoric Burial Cairns of Bulnuaran of Clava are a group of three Bronze Age cairns located near Inverness. A hugely significant and exceptionally well preserved prehistoric site, Clava Cairns is a fantastic example of the distant history of Highland Scotland, dating back about 4,000 years.
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. (Entry to this adventure is included in your ticket price) 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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Inverness Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield and Urquhart Castle
Reviews
137 reviews
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End with a Gin!
Bev K,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alistair was best guide ever! Total of 4 of us on the tour and he asked/substituted/added Gin tasting, Cawdor Castle and lots of info. Go Travel is his company. Search him!
Roger was fantastic and a...
Elizabeth J,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Roger was fantastic and a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor!
This is the one!!
Dawn K,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Perfect tour upon arrival to Inverness. Our guide Roger was 10 stars! Funny, knowledgeable amd a great driver! We would do this tour again because of him.
Not to be missed!
Patricia P,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alistair is fantastic tour guide and exceptionally knowledgeable. I highly recommend Go Highlands as a wonderful way to experience Scotland through a local. We were on a cruise ship and even with a last minute change in docking piers, Go Highlands adjusted everything to make sure we make our tour on time. As with all of the other tours we've been on during this trip, I was expecting a coach bus with a lot of people, but to my surprise this was a very intimate tour with just 8 of us. Alistair took the time to get to know each one of us, and gave us a very personal view of the beautiful Scottish Highlands through his eyes. I wish I could have taken more tours with Alistair, he was just great.
Most wonderful guide!
Rebecca B,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00George was the most incredible guide - probably the best we’ve had anywhere in the world! His storytelling and deep love of history made Scotland come alive for us!! Many many thanks for a trip we’ll never forget!
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