Discover the Picts’ legacy in Scotland: explore ancient stones, majestic landscapes, and historic sites. Spot dolphins, meet a Pictish Queen, and more.
Discover the Picts’ legacy in Scotland: explore ancient stones, majestic landscapes, and historic sites. Spot dolphins, meet a Pictish Queen, and more.
- Chanonry Point - Great views over the Moray Firth; look out for dolphins, especially at low tide
- Fortrose Cathedral - Fortrose Cathedral stands in a green square at the heart of Fortrose, edged by mature trees. Tradition holds that the diocese of Ross has existed since about AD 700. The oldest part of the present ruins at Fortrose date from…
- Chanonry Point - Great views over the Moray Firth; look out for dolphins, especially at low tide
- Fortrose Cathedral - Fortrose Cathedral stands in a green square at the heart of Fortrose, edged by mature trees. Tradition holds that the diocese of Ross has existed since about AD 700. The oldest part of the present ruins at Fortrose date from the 1300s.
- Groam House Museum - See and learn about their collection of carved Pictish stones from the 8th century AD.
- Cromarty - An enchanting wee town, perfect for a brief wander and a coffee.
- Nigg Old Church - Once across the ferry from Cromarty….
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Cromarty - Nigg ferry fare
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Cromarty - Nigg ferry fare
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Groam House Museum; Free of charge, but a donation is requested
- Tarbat Discovery Centre; Adults - £5; Concessions (16-17 years and 65+) – £4.00; under 16 Free
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Groam House Museum; Free of charge, but a donation is requested
- Tarbat Discovery Centre; Adults - £5; Concessions (16-17 years and 65+) – £4.00; under 16 Free
We’ll explore the impact of the Picts on this majestic landscape. Known as ‘Picti’ by the Romans, meaning ‘Painted Ones’ in Latin, these northern tribes constituted the largest kingdom in Dark Age Scotland.
13th century Fortrose Cathedral with a brief stop at Chanonry Point to see if we can spot any dolphins.
Then on to Groam House Museum to learn about…
We’ll explore the impact of the Picts on this majestic landscape. Known as ‘Picti’ by the Romans, meaning ‘Painted Ones’ in Latin, these northern tribes constituted the largest kingdom in Dark Age Scotland.
13th century Fortrose Cathedral with a brief stop at Chanonry Point to see if we can spot any dolphins.
Then on to Groam House Museum to learn about their collection of carved Pictish stones from the 8th century AD.
On to Cromarty. An enchanting wee town, perfect for a brief wander and a coffee before boarding the ferry and off to explore the Pictish sites and stones at Nigg, Shandwick and Hilton of Cadboll. Look at for random mermaids!! There’s a great lunch opportunity here before continuing on our journey to meet a Pictish Queen at The Tarbat Discovery Centre, Portmahomack, the epi-centre of the 8th century Pictish monastic estate.
We can take a quick diversion out to see Tarbat Ness lighthouse before taking in our final Pictish stone of the day, the Edderton Cross Slab.
- Travel and transportation through our beautiful scenery is included in the total time duration of this tour
- This tour IS available as a Shore Excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers at Invergordon Cruise Ship Port
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
