Ness Islands

Embark on the ultimate day tour from Invergordon or Inverness to Loch Ness, experiencing some of Scotland's most breathtaking, historic, and culturally significant sights. Your adventure begins as you disembark from your cruise ship and meet your local guide at the port of Invergordon. From there, travel to Beauly Priory, an ancient monastery founded around 1230 by monks from Burgundy, France. Despite its ruins, the priory retains an air of reverence and mystery. Next, journey to the famous Urquhart Castle at Loch Ness, a romantic ruin perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the loch, surrounded by waters over 600-feet deep, home to the legendary Loch Ness Monster. After exploring the castle, head towards Inverness, the cultural capital of the Highlands, where you'll visit the tranquil Ness Islands and St. Andrew’s Cathedral, a beautiful Gothic-style church dating back to 1869. The tour continues to the historic Culloden Battlefield, the site of the final Jacobite Rising in 1746, and the sacred Clava Cairns, a prehistoric burial site dating back over 4000 years, known for its connection to the "Outlander" series. Finally, visit Cawdor Castle, a medieval fortress with extensive gardens and grounds, before returning to Inverness and ultimately back to Invergordon. This private tour ensures a personalized experience, with small groups of 4, 6, or 8, providing the best possible adventure in the Highlands.

See the sights and explore Inverness with our guided Ebike tour. You will see the best of Inverness by bike, led by an experienced cycle guide who will bring each location to life. Visit the Ness Islands, Inverness Cathedral, the Caledonian Canal, Tomnahurich Cemetery, the Botanic Gardens the Beauly Firth and if desired, towards Loch Ness! Our tour shows you the best, led by locals. Our Ebikes are comfortable and easy to use and take the effort out of cycling meaning you can travel further and enjoy the journey. Our cycle guides are experienced and know the best places to go and routes to get there. You will see rivers, trees, nature, boats, historic buildings and statues. You will return having had a great experience and with memories to treasure. We stop for refreshments at cafes serving local produce and choose the best option for your journey. This is the best and most environmentally friendly way to experience the best of Inverness.

Tour the vast history of Scotland and take in the rolling hills, walled gardens, cathedrals, and waterways on a guided day trip from Inverness. From your pickup in Inverness, travel towards Loch Ness, with plenty of opportunities for photos at some of the most beautiful vantage points the loch has to offer on our Loch Ness tour from Inverness. Then, head towards the famous Urquhart Castle and its visitor centre. The castle is a truly romantic ruin, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the loch, and surrounded by waters over 600 feet deep, where the legendary Loch Ness Monster is said to make her home. Take your time wandering the historic ruins and learn more about its amazing history, before the tour picks up again, this time towards Beauly Priory, a beautiful ancient monastery that now lies in ruins but retains an air of reverence and mystery. Next, from Beauly Priory, take a short journey to Glen Ord Distillery, a traditional distillery that boasts its maltings and uses barley and water sourced from the local environment. Learn about the traditional distilling processes refined over hundreds of years. Continue to Culloden, famous for the Battle of Culloden, intensively documented at the visitor centre. See artifacts, re-enactments, and talks by local historians, before heading the short distance to Clava Cairns, an ancient bronze-age cemetery. Your next stop is Clava Cairns. This deeply sacred place within the landscape of the Highlands is steeped in history, with the first usage of the site thought to date back over 4000 years. Set within a beautiful forested area, you’ll also see the ruins of a medieval chapel here. Finally, from Clava Cairns, it is just a short drive towards Cawdor Castle. Take some time to wander the beautiful walled gardens, and woodlands while taking in the castle’s extensive history from 1180. The tour then turns back towards Inverness, to St. Andrew’s Cathedral, a beautiful cathedral church dating back to 1869. Take some time to admire the beautiful stained glass windows and intricately carved stonework before concluding the tour at The Ness Islands and returning home.

Embark on the only tour in Inverness led by a professional stand-up comedian. With wit, humour, and a wealth of historical knowledge, your guide will bring Inverness to life. Discover why Inverness Castle looks so smooth. Learn why people really do eat deep fried Mars bars. Find out why so many places are called 'Fort'. Meet your guide outside Cafe Nero on Inverness High Street. Explore the historic heart of Inverness, stroll along the relaxing and scenic River Ness, and visit the tranquil Ness Islands. See castles, cathedrals, churches, and Highland culture along the way. Uncover a different side to the Highlands' capital city, separate to the usual tourist routes.