- Beauly Priory - 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.
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off service
- Entrance Fees to attractions - Urquhart Castle $14 , Cawdor Castle $14 , Culloden Visitor Centre $16
- Lunch
Gathered from the Port entrance, we embark on a journey trailing the edge of the Cromarty Firth and traverse the Cromarty bridge leading to the Black Isle, en-route to Beauly Priory. This is a 13th century Monastery constructed for a fraternity of Valliscaulian monks hailing from Dijon in France and later ravaged by Cromwell’s soldiers in the 16th Century.
We will pause momentarily to admire some Highland cattle (see image), before we proceed across Culnakirk Hill to Drumnadrochit and explore Urquhart Castle that occupies a limb extending into Loch Ness. The vistas of the Loch from this point are breath-taking, and it’s in this proximity that St Columba is said to have spotted the Loch Ness Monster.
Next, we course towards Inverness, and as we approach Inverness, we circumnavigate Hill of the Fairies. We halt to appreciate the Cathedral and The Old High Church and we elapse Inverness Castle and the figurine of Flora Macdonald. Finally, we set off to Clava Cairns, enjoy a lunch session at Cawdor Castle, and culminate our tour at the historic Culloden Battlefield.
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