Inverness Highlands Bucket List Tour
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6 hours
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Highland bucket list Tour from Inverness
Our first stop Clava Cairns is where you will find the standing stones made famous by Diana Gabaldon the author of Outlander. But what else happens at this famous site. Find out with your guide the stories and mysteries of this 4000 year old site.
We now move on to where in April 1746 on a cold wet moor by the name of Culloden, a battle took place which would change the life of the Highlanders forever. Visit where the gallant Jacobite's took on the might of King George II army.
A trip to the Highlands is never complete without visiting the most famous Loch in the world, Loch Ness. Take your camera just in case Nessie makes an unexpected appearance.
Next lets try some nessie water and taste some Gin and grab a free dram at the award winning Great Glen Distillery.
They say save the best to last and you will not be disappointed as we stop and visit the most romantic ruin in Scotland, Urquhart castle. Explore 1000 years of history.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Bottled Water
Air Conditioned Vehicle
Great Glen Distillery
Local Guide
Private Transportation
Urquhart Castle
Culloden Battlefield Exhibition
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Clava Cairns
Our first stop we find The Clava Cairns—or the Prehistoric Burial Cairns of Balnuaran of Clava—are all that remains of what was once a much larger Bronze Age burial complex. Dating back 4,000 years, the evocative cemetery site retains original features, including passage graves, standing stones, and ring cairns (stone circles).
Culloden Battlefield
Our second stop take us to Culloden moor Marking the spot of the last major battle on British soil, the wild moor at Culloden is the resting place of 1,500 Jacobite and 50 Government soldiers who fought and died here in 1746. Today, you can walk along the battle lines and see the graves of the soldiers beside the memorial cairn in the centre of the battlefield. Flags represent the front lines of both armies and show the vast scale of the battle, whilst in the centre clan markers indicate the graves of the fallen. As part of our continued conservation of the site, we work hard to try and restore the land, as closely as possible, to how it would have looked in the 18th century. Working alongside our Facilities team, we have goats and Shetland cows who graze the land just as they would have years ago. The unique landscape of Culloden is also home to a rich variety of wildlife, including skylarks (who both live and breed on the battlefield) and garden tiger moth caterpillars.
Options
Half-day highlands bucket list tour
Pickup included
Reviews
109 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Scotland Trip
Susan G,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very Personal and Richie was a great tour guide. He made it very enjoyable. Would recommend to my friends.
Lovely trip
Kristi A,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fun day. Our guide Richie was wonderful - knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. The car was comfortable. The sites were very interesting. Only thing is I wish tickets for entry for some of the sites were included.
Amazing small group tour / adventure!
Belinda H,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing adventure we had with Richie! My husband is not a “tour guy”, but this convinced him otherwise. Richie was so knowledgeable and added so many interesting tidbits of history along the way. One of the highlights of our trip!
Great tour
carolynsX6161UP,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide was great. He was very informative and funny. It was the right amount of time at each stop. I would recommend this tour.
Perfect half day!
paddy m,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richie did an excellent job, full of good information with a lighthearted style! Couldn't have asked for a better day!!
The BEST tour on our trip.
YolyM 12,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richie was fantastic! Highly recommend his one-day tour. We were 6 people, and he made sure we were all taken care of and visited all our bucket list places in one day. Thank you, Richie!!! The BEST tour on our trip.
We had a fantastic day...
Clinton A,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic day and really enjoyed our guide. Lots of opportunity to do what you wanted to do rather than being stuck with the group the whole time. The guide was very informative.
Great tour guide, lots to see and good information on every stop.
Cori F,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up at our hotel which meant we didn't get lost looking for a meeting place or hiring a taxi. The guide was easy to listen to and very informative. He was quick with his wit and all laughed a lot. All of us had a good time. Absolutely loved this tour.
Beautiful day out
6343488,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were so blessed to have Richie as our guide. Two other couples joined with us - so only 6 of us all together. We were able to deviate from the normal itinerary, and see a few things some folk don’t get to see often - including the posh side of Loch Ness, Clydesdale horses and Cawdor Castle. Many quaint lanes. Glad Richie was driving with his running commentary. Big plus - he was able to pick up everyone from their respective hotels. Highly recommended.
This is a MUST Tour!
Scott M,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was an awesome tour and our tour guide Richie was the best! Couldn’t have asked for a better way to experience the stones/Potter Bridge/Culloden/Urquhart Castle ending with a visit to the smalles gin distillery in Scotland. Highly recommended and ask for Richie!!🏴👏
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