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Inverness Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield and Urquhart Castle

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Overview

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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

1

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.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

1 hour•Admission Not Included

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Inverness Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield and Urquhart Castle

Reviews

4.90

147 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Very interesting and individual tour

    Susanne B,

    Jul 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very nice and informed guide. We had a small group of 6 persons. Due to the short stay of our cruise ship the tour was adapted and we were back on board perfectly on time.

  • Inverness

    Rebecca C,

    Jul 23, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    This was by far the worst tour ever. I guess because it was sprinkling George the tour guide didn’t want to do part of the tour. Said who wants to see ruins anyway. They should take it off as an option if George doesn’t want to take you there and says it not worth it. Totally disappointed. Won’t be returning to Inverness. George ruined it and left a bad impression, sadly.

  • George was personal,...

    Tammy J,

    Jul 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    George was personal, informative and entertaining. We will definitely use their tour again if back in the area! Thank you!

  • Incredible Day with George Exploring the Highlands.

    Jennifer O,

    Jul 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    What a fantastic day with George! We were lucky enough that our family of 3 got George all to ourselves. He engaged all of us with his immense knowledge of the history of the Highlands from long ago to the current day. Clava Cairns came to life with his stories - we were all attentively hanging on his every word. He then took us to the grounds of the Battle of Culloden and again wove in stories that made this horrific event sink into our bones. His suggestion of Cawdor Castle was magical, and the beauty was just what we needed. Our last stop was the beach at Loch Ness, where he had us drink the water!! This tour was a highlight of our trip, and we left Inverness excited to hear more from George on our next visit. Thank you so much for an eye-opening day of history and so much laughter.

  • Jacobites!

    Chris L,

    Jul 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    If you want to learn about Scottish history and the Jacobites, this tour is for you! You will also see many of the sites where Outlander is filmed. Alastair was very knowledgeable and accommodating! Great tour!

From GBP 136

4.90
147 reviews
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