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    9 top things to do in the Scottish Highlands

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9 top things to do in the Scottish Highlands

LOCH NESS, INVERNESS, CLAVA CAIRNS & MORE FROM INVERGORDON

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Activity provider:HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS
LOCH NESS, INVERNESS, CLAVA CAIRNS & MORE FROM INVERGORDON
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Starting with Beauly Priory, loch ness, Inverness, Saint Andrew's cathedral, Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns. Finally, to Singleton Distillery before returning to Invergordon Port.

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Duration 7.5 hours
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Rainer – Germany

best tour guide ever! we had an amazing day with Lewis and enjoyed every single minute!

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Peter Anthony – Australia

Our guide Mike was very knowledgeable and very obliging. And every cheery. He gave a commentary all the way around and was happy to answer any questions we had.

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Shore Road

  • Cromarty Firth Port Authority

    Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

  • Beauly Priory

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

  • Loch Ness

    Photo stop (20 minutes)

  • Inverness

    Sightseeing (40 minutes)

  • Clava Cairns

    Sightseeing (20 minutes)

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    Culloden Battlefield

    Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery

    Break time, Whiskey tasting (40 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Shore Road

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Loch Ness, the most famous Loch in the world, hosting the famous monster Nessie
  • Culloden battlefield, where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end
  • Explore the prehistoric Clava Cairns, known for its connection to the "Outlander"
  • Visit Cawdor Castle, a medieval fortress with extensive gardens and grounds
  • Beauly Priory ,Extensive ruins were once home to Valliscaulian monastic community

Full description

Our Loch Ness tour from Invergordon promises to enchant, whether you’re a veteran visitor or are travelling to the Highlands for the first time. As soon as you disembark soon as you from your ship at the Invergordon cruise port, around an hour after the ship arrives, you will be met by one of our friendly local guides, who you’ll recognise by their Historic & Scenic Tours placard bearing your Surname. You’ll be escorted to one of our comfortable car/minibuses, where complimentary snacks and bottles of water will be made available for your tour.Visit some of the most historic and cultural sites in the Highlands starting with Beauly Priory, before moving onto the famous and romantic loch ness and then moving onto inverness to see the the saint Andrew's Cathedral and then onto historic Culloden Battlefield and the sacred site of Clava Cairns, home of the famous Outlander “cleft stone”.
Finally, to the Singleton Distillery for a tasting before returning to Invergordon Port.

Includes

  • water
  • snacks
  • online commentary
  • pick and drop off from the cruise ships from Invergordon Port
  • PICK UP AND DROP OFF FROM INVERNESS , HOTELS , GUESTHOUSES APARTMENTS , TRAIN STATION , BUS STATION

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Pickup from Invergordon Port We will be standing across the road from the port exit, with a historic and scenic board with your name on it, where we will meet and welcome you.

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based on 30 reviews

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  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Rainer – GermanyJune 13, 2025 – Verified booking
best tour guide ever! we had an amazing day with Lewis and enjoyed every single minute!
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Peter Anthony – AustraliaAugust 19, 2024 – Verified booking
Our guide Mike was very knowledgeable and very obliging. And every cheery. He gave a commentary all the way around and was happy to answer any questions we had.
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Marjolein – NetherlandsAugust 2, 2024 – Verified booking
It was really nice to have a tour from a local person. Stuart was an excellent guide and had good advice and suggestions during the tour. We would really recommend it!

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