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Inverness: Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness Private Tour

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Inverness: Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness Private Tour
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Embark on a private tour of Inverness and the surrounding area. Explore Culloden Battlefield, marvel at the ancient Clava Cairns, see the iconic Loch Ness, and stop for a wee dram.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    3 pickup location options:

    Inverness Airport, Invergordon Shore Excursions, Inverness

  • Culloden Battlefield

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Walk, Scenic drive (1 hour)

    Extra fee

  • Clava Cairns

    Walk, Scenic drive (45 minutes)

  • Car

    (30 minutes)

  • Cawdor

    Photo stop, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour (1.5 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Car

    (1 hour)

  • Loch Ness

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (1.5 hours)

  • Car

    (25 minutes)

  • Beauly Priory

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Car

    (15 minutes)

    The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Shopping (1 hour)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Car

    (30 minutes)

  • 3 drop-off locations:

    Inverness Airport, Invergordon Shore Excursions, Inverness

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Journey back in time at the Culloden Battlefield and explore the battlefield
  • Walk around the Clava Cairns for that Outlander moment at the standing stones
  • Enter the stunning standing ruins of the historic 12th-century Beauly Priory
  • Drive alongside Loch Ness, stop at the shore, and search for the famous Nessie
  • Visit Cawdor Castle and discover its historic links to Shakespeare's Macbeth

Full description

Sit back and relax on a private tour from Inverness. See some sights from Outlander, like the Fraser Stone and Clava Cairns, keep an eye out for Nessie as you pass by Loch Ness, and discover the historic Priory building in Beauly.

Meet your guide in Inverness and head out to Culloden Battlefield. As you stroll through the battlefield, cross the lines where both the Jacobite and the Government forces assembled on that fateful day. Visit the memorial cairns and Clan stones, including the Fraser Stone, featured in Outlander.

Continue the Outlander theme with a visit to the 4000-year-old standing stones at the Clava Cairns. Stop to see if touching the "transporting stone" will send you back in time. Continue to Cawdor Castle, driving through the picturesque countryside.

Continue your journey, looking for the elusive Nessie as you drive by Loch Ness en route to the picturesque village of Beauly to visit the ruins of the 12th-century "Old Priory" building.

If you wish, finish your tour with a stop at the Singleton Distillery at Muir of Ord to sample their whisky before returning to Inverness.

Includes

  • Travel will be within a private 8 seater air conditioned vehicle
  • Collection and drop off at agreed locations.
  • Water is provided in the vehicle
  • Charging points and cables also supplied.
  • There is an audio/visual museum/presentation at Culloden Visitors centre which requires an admission fee should guest wish to enter this. It takes about 45minutes and admission costs are NOT included in overall cost.
  • Entry to Cawdor Castle is by payment only, this is NOT included in the overall costs.
  • Entry to the Singleton Ord Distillery visitors centre is free, however the purchase of any items within is NOT included in overall costs.

Important information

Not allowed

  • Littering
  • Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle
  • Smoking in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • There is an opportunity to walk at most of the locations that are visited throughout the day. No large handbags/rucksacks are allowed inside Cawdor Castle.

From $884.76 per group up to 4

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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesSeptember 22, 2024 – Verified booking
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Rebecca Dickson – United StatesJune 16, 2024 – Verified booking
Malcolm was a highly knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed him guiding us through each stop, and we left learning more than expected. Every question we asked—it was a lot!—was confidently answered and elaborated on.

Product ID: 544854

Activity provider:Caledonia Supreme Tours and Transfers
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