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Our shore tours from the Port of Invergordon enable you to explore the very best of the local area. We are a local Highland company, with highly experienced tour guides and well-appointed mini-coaches. We don’t just offer tours, we offer an opportunity to fall in love with the place we call home. Join one of our tours to find out why we love the Highlands so much!
As the only Visit Scotland 5 star accredited tour operator in Invergordon, a quality experience is guaranteed.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If your ship fails to dock we will give you a full refund
What To Expect
Cawdor Castle
With turreted towers, elegant interiors and fairytale gardens, this atmospheric 14th-century Scottish castle blends legend, history and breathtaking scenery. Set among ancient woodland, it’s a must-visit for guests exploring the Scottish Highlands. On arrival, pick up an audio guide in your choice of language and tour at your own pace. Inside, step through centuries of aristocratic life—from the grand Drawing Room with Renaissance portraits and ornate plasterwork to the Tapestry Bedroom with striking 17th-century Flemish wall hangings. Don’t miss the famous Thorn Tree Room, where an ancient tree rises dramatically through the floorboards. Outside, enjoy beautiful gardens: the formal Flower Garden, the Walled Garden with exotic plants and winding paths, and the Wild Garden leading into 750 acres of forest walks. You have around 90 minutes to explore, visit the café and browse the gift shops. WOW guests can also pick up a packed lunch. Entrance & audio guide included in tour price.
Culloden Battlefield
Our first stop is at Culloden Battlefield, one of the most important battlefields in the UK. Here, your guide will bring the landscape to life on a 30-minute walking tour, as he enthralls you with the story of the last pitched battle on British soil; the Jacobite uprising of 1746. As you stand upon the windswept moor, it’s easy to imagine the bravery, sacrifice, and heartbreak that unfolded here, with echoes of the past lingering in the stillness. The haunting beauty of the landscape, combined with its tragic history, creates a deeply moving experience that will stay with you long after you leave.
Options
Shore Tour from Invergordon Highland Highlights
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Cawdor Castle entrance fee (and audio guide)
Lunch/refreshments
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great combination of...
Norma L,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great combination of locations. Colin was great guide. Company monitored our cruise delayed arrival and sent message assuring us they would be waiting and adjusted the tour order so we saw all as advertised Great tour!!
Excellent shore...
J S,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent shore excursion. Colin was the best driver / guide / tourism ambassador ever. Highly recommended.
Great impressions in the Highlands
Sherpa22344722425,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed a wonderful tour through the Highlands: a passionate guide who shared his homeland with us, providing plenty of information, a good selection of sights with ample time and no rush, and a small, pleasant group. This provider comes highly recommended. If we travel to Scotland again, we will definitely take another tour with WOW.
Well worth your time
Rebecca S,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Colin was a great driver - fun and funny but knowledgeable. The tour covered quite a bit of ground but we didnt feel rushed. A great day.
An exceptional tour by a knowledgeable driver/guide.
NorthStar20030409449,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00WOW Scotland was so visible when we left the ship, and the guides made sure that we found the appropriate mini coach. We were so fortunate to have Murdoch as our guide/driver, aka Mr Fantastic or was it Fabulous? He was great - knowledgeable, engaging, humorous, and concerned for our comfort and safety. We loved that the guides were dressed in kilts and Murdoch explained his historic kilt. My husband can trace his roots to the Battle of Culloden and Murdoch was so knowledgeable and informative about the battle and its impact.
Best Day in Inverness
330beverlyb,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Book the tour!! By far, WOW Scotland in Inverness was our favorite day on our trip. Murdoch was our tour guide for the day and he was phenomenal! He is a master at storytelling and kept us engaged through the whole trip. He is a treasure. My parents used WOW Scotland when they were in Inverness 9 years ago and we decided to use them this year as well. Easy pick up at the port, and dropped up within a comfortable amount of time prior to sailing. The van is comfortable, and can get into smaller areas so you see more than the larger tour busses. Don't hesitate - book with them.
Scotland is a must see destination!
rhondav867,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved the tour, from being picked up in Invergordon and driven through the beautiful countryside to Inverness, seeing Cawdor Castle, The Battlefield of Culloden and Loch Ness (unfortunately no Nessie). Our bus driver and Tour Guide Murgagh (Mr. Fabulous), was a wealth of knowledge on the area and the history of Scotland, as well as an amazing story teller.
Wonderful Day Exploring the Highlands
N6553MLkarenp,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can't say enough good things about this tour and our guide Murdoch. It was perfectly paced, giving a great view of the highlands and got us back to the ship in good time. Murdoch was exceptional, extremely knowledgeable and a professional storyteller who made everything so interesting. Gordon and Kay, the owners, were easy to work with when booking the tour with good communication. I highly recommend this tour and company.
Outstanding tour Cawdor, Lough NESS, Culloden Battlefield & Clava Cairns
CardiffPauline,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow, by name and Wow! by nature. What a fabulous tour we had with Andrew at the helm and we had the bonus of Colin who was accompanying a friend. We were the early birds at Cawdor Castle - a fascinating insight into Scottish history. The castle staff were absolutely lovely and in the cafe we bought our good quality picnic lunch for the trip. The bacon quiche is delicious. Be sure and try the homemade scones with the local jam- excellent. From Cawdor we drove to Clava Cairns for some early early history. Andrew was exceptional in his delivery of fact and was fun. From there we went to Culloden Battlefield - a place of great significance to the Scottish. Andrew tours the battlefield and in the Centre run by National Trust there is an exhibition which shows the war from the two sides. Very poignant. From there we went onto Lough Ness for photos and a wee dram. Whilst driving Andrew regaled us with a four part story of the real Braveheart. You need to be on his tour to appreciate it. Everyone on board did. Well done Wow Tours Scotland. A very memorable tour! Highly recommend 10 Stars ********** #WOWScotlandTours
The Highlands seen through the eyes of a Scotsman
penkels,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing Tour we were taken on with the added bonus of our Guide/driver telling a four segment story on the history of Scotland was very interesting. Kept us all engaged. It also put together all the sites we are seen so it all made sense I highly recommend this Tour well worth the money.
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