- Culloden Viaduct - After a half hour visit at Clava Cairns, we will pop around the corner to see the famous Culloden or Nairn viaduct, designed by Murdoch Paterson and opened as a railway crossing in 1898. It is a spectacle to behold – there will be photo opportunities.
- Inverness Castle - Journeying onwards through the city of Inverness we will pass the historic town hall and the Inverness Castle. There will be photo opportunities for the castle and Inverness Cathedral. You’ll be able to visit the castle viewing gallery and the shops, cafes or historic bars.
Photos only until 2024 as castle is being renovated.
- Cawdor Castle - Cawdor Castle is a lived in castle which is written about in Shakespear’s MacBeth, when he refers to the Thane of Cawdor and the prediction. It has spectacular gardens and guided audio tours in your own language.
- Loch Ness - Going over the River Ness onto Loch Ness, where you need to be ready to spot our legend, Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. Enjoy the comfortable ride by Loch Ness, which takes just around 30 minutes , searching for a sighting of Nessie herself. The last famous recorded sighting of her was a few decades ago, but we live in hope she will be photographed again soon. The scenery is second to none, so have your cameras ready. In recent months there has been footage circulated online of video recordings of an animal similar to Nessie playing in Loch Ness. We will stop at the Loch Ness lay-by for photos but it isn’t possible to paddle in Loch Ness due to the steep hillside location. You’ll travel past Loch Ness for 30 minutes enjoying it and waiting for a glimpse of Nessie.
Drive by for 20 minutes
- Culloden Battlefield - We will travel to the Culloden Battlefield, where the Jacobites lost many a soul in the 1946 uprising. This was the last battle to be fought on British soil. If time allows we will give guests a chance to walk on the battlefield. Depending on tour we may not stop but just drive by.
- Beauly Priory - We will leave the castle around 2-2.30pm to journey via a scenic route to Beauly to drive by the historic priory, now a ruin, built in 1230 by a little-known French order of monks. It is also the location where Claire of Outlander fame, is supposed to have met Mairi. It is the true site of the burial ground for the chiefs of Clan Fraser of which the fictional character from Outlander, Jamie Fraser is related.
If time allows we will stop.
- Inverness - Drop off in the city for shopping or seeing the historical churches and streets. It can vary between 30-90 minutes for this stop.
- Robertson’s Farm Shop Beauly - Go see a local farm shop but most of all see the two Highland cows Jamie and Katie-Morag
- Entrance to Inverness Castle included in the booking price.
- Note: Inverness Castle is currently closed for refurbishment.
Our tours have been meticulously crafted based on YOUR feedback. We have considered your desires and suggestions and integrated them into our tour planning. We assure you a high-quality experience, including complimentary rain macs if needed and a knowledgeable local guide or a driver guide on our minibuses. Our guides will share insights about the Highlands and will happily answer any questions you may have.
Do visit our website to confirm the tour schedules, which might not sync with the times mentioned here. Usually, tours start between 30 minutes to 1.5 hours post the ship’s arrival and return at least 1 hour prior to the ship’s departure timeframe. Our website will provide you with the precise departure and return times for all our tours.
Our bus tour from Invergordon brings together some stunning highlights - Outlander, Culloden, Castles, Loch Ness & Nessie! This one-day tour is extremely well-priced and designed to give you maximum value for your money. The entrance fee for the castle is covered in the tour cost. All details regarding our tours and booking procedures can be found on our website.
- Wheelchair travellers difficult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.