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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
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
What‘s Included
Bottled Water
Air Conditioned Vehicle
Local Guide
Private Transportation
Great Glen Distillery
Urquhart Castle
Culloden Battlefield Exhibition
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
117 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Great Day
Jim H,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Richy was phenomenal! This very personalized tour checked all the boxes!! He was so knowledgeable and he shared it so well~ interesting, easy to grasp, detailed, thorough!!! Highly recommend👍👍
Don’t miss this tour with Richie.
Steven B,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richie was great, we were the only 2 booked and he customized our tour to include Cawdor Castle as tw had done Loch Ness and Castle Urquhart the day before. He is very knowledgeable and provided a fun experience. .
Small group, great guide, interesting sites
Anne B,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good small group tour with personal local guide. All the basics around Inverness with local insight. We loved our guide, Richard, who made it fun and interesting. Dress for the weather! Which in mid-May was windy, rainy and COLD.
A great tour! Our guide...
Britney G,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great tour! Our guide was friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable. He walked us around the Clava Cairns and was full of stories and facts.
Loch Ness and surrounding tour was excellent
Duncan G,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The small tour to Clava Cairns, Culliden, Urquhart Castle and smallest gin distillery in Scotland is highly recommended. We had a great time with the guide Ritchie and of course Nessie. Lots of information given to us throughout the tour.
Highly recommend!
Michelle H,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience with plenty of time to explore all locations. Richie was amazing and was so knowledgeable. Lunch and gin tastings were such a great break from the touring. Highly recommend!!
Very extensive tour. Our...
CHARLES C,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very extensive tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Took us to famous sites from the TV series "Outlander." Knows the history of the area well. Enjoyed Culloden very much.
Richie was great. He was...
Benito C,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Richie was great. He was flexible with the tour given the weather and time of year. Went out of the way to make our experience exceptional
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.
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