Private Tour
Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Culloden Battlefield
Overview
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This tour takes in all the "Must See" attractions and destinations in and around Inverness. A day of historic sights, epic views and tall tales awaits!
We enjoy lovely views of the Beauly Firth as we head to Beauly Priory. Originally built in the 13th century by monks from Dijon, France, much of the main structure remains. From here we'll head over the hill to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy exploring this fascinating landmark whilst admiring the unrivalled views of Loch Ness. We then pass through Old Inverness, stopping to enjoy the river and more, before heading for Cawdor Castle & Gardens and the 4000 year old Clava Cairns. Our final destination is Culloden Battlefield, site of the last ever battle fought on British soil and where the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion came to its tragic end.
If you have a specific interest in one or more of these landmark destinations, please do let us know and we can adjust our schedule and route accordingly.
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
Travel and transportation through our beautiful scenery is included in the total time duration of this tour
This tour IS available as a Shore Excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers at Invergordon Cruise Ship Port
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We drive alongside the Cromarty Firth from Invergordon, or over the Kessock Bridge from Inverness with views of the Beauly and Moray Firths, to Beauly Priory.
Beauly Priory
Beauly Priory is one of three priories founded in Scotland in about 1230 for monks of the Valliscaulian order. The Valliscaulians came from Val-des-Choux (‘Valley of the Cabbages’) near Dijon in France, and adhered to strict ideals of poverty, chastity and obedience. Beauly, meaning ‘beautiful place’, must have seemed to the monks a wonderful location in which to devote themselves to worship. Only the abbey church still stands today, housing some fine funerary monuments.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Cawdor Castle; Adult £13.00, Child £8.00 (under 6 free), Family £36.50
Culloden Battlefield Adult £14.00, Child £11.00, Family £25.00 - £30.00
Urquhart Castle Adult £13.00, Child £7.80 (under 7 free), Family £25.50 - £44.50
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Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent day out
Sean C,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I thoroughly enjoyed my day out with Bill from Grant Driving Tours. Bill was completely adaptable to my requests and needs and his love of the area and Scotland itself is evident. I ended in places I would never have without Bill and also met some amazing locals because of him. Bill's knowledge and passion will guarantee you a great day, which for me was a highlight of my trip.
We Will Be Back
G2049HQcarolinem,Sep 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The last leg of our trip to Europe this summer was so beautifully bookended by the spectacular scenery of Scotland...and the eloquent, local lore of our fantastic driver, Bill. He was such a gentleman and brought his richness of knowledge to the places we visited. Standing on Culloden was moving. Bill also brought us to great restaurants, and music venues. This was a well worth relaxing treat, stress free, and so much more than my expectations. We are still enthralled by Scotland and the sound of the lovely lilt of Bill's expressions... from Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
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