Loch Ness,cawdor castle,inverness,Culloden battlefield,& more from invergordon
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HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS .
This is the ultimate day tour from Invergordon to Loch Ness, taking in some of the most breathtaking, historic and culturally significant sights available anywhere in Scotland. Our local guide will meet you as you disembark from your cruise ship at the port of Invergordon and take you on your own personal Highland adventure.
Visit some of the most historic and cultural sites in the Highlands starting with Beauly Priory, before moving onto the famous and romantic Urquhart Castle at Loch Ness. See the tranquil Ness Islands and St. Andrew’s Cathedral, before moving onto the historic Culloden Battlefield and the sacred site of Clava Cairns, home of the famous Outlander “cleft stone”. Finally, take in Cawdor Castle, it’s gardens and grounds, before returning to Inverness.
Tours with that personal touch. We only take small groups of 4, 6 and 8 on our tours, which means you always get the very best experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Robertson's - The Larder & Highland Cows - Beauly
Highland Cows, goats and Alpacas can be seen here The farm shop is packed with a wide range of treats to tempt all tastes as well as gifts and goodies for all the family! and then on to beauly priory 5 min drive
Beauly Priory
We’ll start by travelling west past the town of Alness and over the Cromarty Firth towards Beauly, where we will arrive at Beauly Priory, a beautiful ancient monastery that now lies in ruins but retains an air of reverence and mystery. Beauly Priory was founded around 1230 by monks of the Valliscaulian order. They came from their mother house in Burgundy, in France, and settled beside the Beauly River, at the place where it enters the Beauly Firth. They were invited to do so by the lord, Sir John Bisset. And there their successors lived for the next 300 years, until the Protestant Reformation of 1560 brought their cloistered and contemplative life to an abrupt end. Today their legacy lives on, in their pretty, tree-fringed abbey church, roofless but otherwise largely intact. and on to loch ness 30 min drive
Options
Group up to 4 persons
PRIVATE TOUR P/UP.CAR MINIBUS
group up to 6 persons
MINI BUS , with pick up
Group tour up to 8 persons
MINI BUS , with pick up
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Urquhart Castle from £14.00-16.50
Cawdor Castle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highlight of our trip!
Joan B,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Susan was a wonderful guide! Experienced local Scot! Reversed the tour so we avoided all the bus crowds. Not rushed and took us to a lovely local pub for local cuisine! The tour was the highlight of our cruise to Norway Scotland and Iceland!
Truly wonderful day in Inverness!
Danielle W,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an experience! Mike was so kind and answered my questions leading up to our arrival. Our guide, Stuart, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. He drove us to the sites listed but allowed us to set the pace so we spent more time at those we wanted to see and experience, discussing the history and relevance of each. Our ship had been a bit late letting us off but Stuart helped us along through the day so we could get to the distillery and still have a relaxing and enjoyable tasting on that rainy afternoon. If we are ever able to make it to Inverness again, I will absolutely contact Mike hoping to book another exquisite day with them!
Some Changes Would of Made it Great
Heidi B,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Some of the sites places listed were great, enjoyed them. But we did alot of driving in towns we had no interest in. Our driver was very nice but was soft spoken, mic rarely worked and very hard to understand plus spoke very fast. Finally the info privided while driving around like every sporting facility, church, school was not necessary. I said after booking and when we met up most important thing to me was to visit the highland coos. We did, but couldnt touch them, yet there were petting farms we past. He didnt seem to listen what we wanted. I would of been happy skipping other stops. He never said where we were going, we would just arrive. Again he was very nice but needs to slow down speaking when dealing with tourists from other countries. And possibly skip a stop or 2 if tourist wants more time with petting and taking pics with coos. He was very knowledgable and known wherever we went which was great. We did enjoy our day, would of loved it if i got up close with other coos and skipped driving through town and even the battlefield.
Our Guide was a GIFT!
Eileen L,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00First of all… we can not imagine anyone better than Mike… Such an exceptional guide and a fine gentleman. He went out of his way to ensure that everyone was enjoying themselves, checking in with each of us throughout the entire day… (which would typically be a challenge for most guides with there having been eight of us in our family ranging in ages 11-64!!!) We saw everything we wanted to on our itinerary, and were returned to our cruise ship in plenty of time before last boarding. We ALL had a marvelous day, and made some treasured memories together that’ll last a lifetime! So grateful for this “adventure”!!! We all want to go back to Scotland… in no small part because of Mike’s exemplary hospitality and wealth of knowledge.
Five stars and a blue ribbon!
Ed R,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was fantastic! The itinerary, transportation provided, tour guide, and timing were all wonderful. We were fortunate enough to have William as our guide and he made our excursion an absolute delight. William's professionalism, enthusiasm, historical knowledge, and positive energy made this visit great!
Visit truly tailored to...
Celine D,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Visit truly tailored to our interests based on the recommendations of Mike, our excellent guide for the entire day. Comfortable transport, plenty of explanations and interesting and humorous anecdotes. We had a great day!
Michael, our guide met...
JaneA O,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael, our guide met our group of 6 across the street from the cruise terminal holding the sign with our name. We gave him a list of things we wanted to see and do and our day began. He was very kind and knowledgable. We asked to see a Highland cow and five mintues later we were taking pictures with the cow. We asked to go to the market in Inverness and we ate lunch there. We walked the battlefield and he gave us the history. It was a great way to see Inverness and the surrounding area. Thank you, Michael for a great tour.
Susan was a great guide....
PeterL L,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Susan was a great guide. Knowledgeable and friendly,,................................................
Unforgettable Journey Through the Scottish Highlands
Stacey B,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our tour of the Scottish Highlands was absolutely unforgettable! From the breathtaking views at Urquhart Castle and mysterious Loch Ness to the beauty and history of Cawdor Castle, every stop was incredible. We also loved visiting Invergordon, exploring the moving history of Battle of Culloden at the battlefield, and experiencing the ancient mystery of Clava Cairns. One of the highlights of the trip was meeting Katie Morag and Jamie MacKenzie Fraser at Robertsons Farm — such a fun and memorable experience that truly made the tour special! Roy was an exceptional guide. His knowledge, passion, and storytelling brought each location to life, and he shared a wealth of fascinating history throughout the entire day. He made our group feel welcomed, engaged, and entertained from start to finish. If you’re considering this tour, don’t hesitate — it was a five-star experience in every way!
Lovely highland cows and Loch Ness
336antheap,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were much honored to have Jim in his kilt greeting us at the terminal. Jim gave us an informative tour along the way in such a humorous manner that made us all at ease in no time. The highland cows are really cute and Loch Ness is not only huge but beautiful. Jim also shared with us a little story about his own sighting of “something” which did surface. Well, monster or not, just let the legend continue. As recommended by Jim, we did try the Haggis bon bons and they were lovely. We concluded the tour with a leisurely stroll in the city centre of Inverness which we preferred over the other sites. Thanks to Jim for a wonderful tour.
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