Loch Ness , Outlander , Inverness Castle , Clava and Culloden
At a glance
Loch Ness , Outlander , Inverness Castle , Clava and Culloden is a 8h – 9h private experience in Invergordon, Scotland, operated by Highlander Private Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $208.60 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8h – 9h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Combining both our Outlander tour and our Loch Ness Tour with local Highland guides we travel from Invergordon along the shore of the Cromarty Firth and make our way to Beauly , stopping at Robertsons Farm Shop to see some Highland Coos .
We continue to Beauly Priory , the 13th century Monastery built for an order of Valliscaulian monks. The Priory was an ancient burial ground for the Clans Fraser and Mackenzie and has featured in Outlander.
Leaving Beauly behind we carry on over Culnakirk Hill to Drumnadrochit and visit Urquhart Castle which sits on a promontory jutting out in to Loch Ness , the views of the Loch are fantastic from here and it was near here where St Columba is reputed to have seen the Loch Ness Monster.
We then head towards Inverness where you will have an opportunity to visit the new Inverness Castle experience get some lunch and see some of the town centre. before we travel out to Clava Cairns and Culloden Battlefield before we take you back to the port.
What's included
What's included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Free pick-up & drop-off
Not included
- Urquhart Castle
- Inverness Castle has been transformed into a tourist attraction. Exhibitions and stories inside the castle capture the essence of the area's unique landscape, heritage, culture and people.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
On our way to Beauly we stop at Robertsons Farm Shop in Beauly where we will see some magnificient Highland Coos , including a gorgeous Black Bull named Jamie Mackenzie Fraser after the Outlander Hero.
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Stop 2 · 30m
Beauly Priory was founded in the 13th Century as a Monastery for Valliscaulian order of monks from Dijon in France , Oliver Cromwells forces were responsible for destroying the Priory in the 16th Century. For centuries this was a Burial place for the chiefs of Clan Fraser and Mackenzie and their families. Their is an Outlander connection because it was here that Claire met the Seer.
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Stop 3 · 1h
Urquhart Castle sits on a promontory jutting out in to Loch Ness and has been fought over many times through the years. The views of Loch Ness from the castle are fantastic
and during the visit you can go and explore the ruins of this 1000 year old castle and you can go down to the water side of Loch Ness. Keep your eyes peeled in case Nessie makes an appearance. -
Stop 4 · 2h
Inverness is known as The Capital of the Highlands. We stop in Inverness and visit the Old High Church where Jacobite prisoners were executed after the battle and you will see musket ball marks on the tower wall where the executions took place.
You will also have an opportunity to visit the newest visitor attraction in Scotland - Inverness Castle where you can also grab some lunch and see some of this Historic town. -
Stop 5 · 30m
We will visit Clava Cairns and you can enter 2 of the 3 Cairns , this 4000 year old Bronze age cemetery is where Diana Gabaldon took inspiration for her outlander series and you will see the Cleft stone and the stone circles around the Cairns.
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Stop 6 · 40m
The Battle of Culloden in 1746 was the last battle fought on British soil . We walk around the main areas of the Battlefield where the heaviest fighting took place and our guide will tell you about the Jacobites and the battle, you will see the memorial cairn , the well of the dead and the gravestones of the clans as well as Leanach cottage. This visit is top of the list for Outlander fans.
Meeting point
We pick up all travellers from the port gate within an hour after your ship arrives and we return the travellers to the gate within the time specified. We will confirm with travellers the pick up time. We will be waiting outside the gate on the other side of the road for you to disembark and we will have a board displaying your name.
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Loch Ness , Outlander , Inverness Castle , Clava and Culloden take?
The experience lasts about 8h – 9h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $208.60 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private transportation; WiFi on board; Bottled water; Snacks; Free pick-up & drop-off.
Where does it start?
We pick up all travellers from the port gate within an hour after your ship arrives and we return the travellers to the gate within the time specified. We will confirm with travellers the pick up time. We will be waiting outside the gate on the other side of the road for you to…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Invergordon.
