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Invergordon Port Tour: An Adventure Around The Highlands
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64 Ratings
Highland Council
Join us for an adventure around the highlands on a guided tour from Invergordon Port. Explore Millionaires View, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet, Dornoch, and a Distillery.
Join us for an adventure around the highlands on a guided tour from Invergordon Port. Explore Millionaires View, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet, Dornoch, and a Distillery.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Struie - Let us take you to the famous Millionaires Viewpoint on Struie Hill, here you will have plenty of time to take breathtaking photo’s.
- Dunrobin Castle and Gardens - From Millionaires Viewpoint we head over to the stunning Dunrobin Castle, gardens and falconry display.
- Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve - A spot of seal watching…
- Struie - Let us take you to the famous Millionaires Viewpoint on Struie Hill, here you will have plenty of time to take breathtaking photo’s.
- Dunrobin Castle and Gardens - From Millionaires Viewpoint we head over to the stunning Dunrobin Castle, gardens and falconry display.
- Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve - A spot of seal watching is next on the list, we will look for grey and common seals at this stunning spot.
- Dornoch - A stop in this lovely village is next on our list. Here you can visit the Dornoch Cathedral where Madonna had Rocco christened, Carnegie Courthouse or even the Jail…. be aware pennies are required with all of the lovely items they have for sale.
- Balblair Distillery - Our last stop of the day is into the popular Balblair Distillery where you will have a chance to have a look round the shop in the oldest distillery in the highlands, and sample their famous whisky. This is not a distillery tour just visit.
What's Included
- Expert Scottish Lassie Driver Guide
- Pick up and Drop off service included
- Air-conditioned vehicle for your comfort
- Complimentary bottled water
- Expert Scottish Lassie Driver Guide
- Pick up and Drop off service included
- Air-conditioned vehicle for your comfort
- Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
- Entry/Admission - Dunrobin Castle & Gardens NOT INCLUDED
- Entry/Admission -To the Distillery of the day NOT INCLUDED
- Entry/Admission - Dunrobin Castle & Gardens NOT INCLUDED
- Entry/Admission -To the Distillery of the day NOT INCLUDED
Additional Information
Come join us for an adventure where you are personally guided around the highlands by fun, friendly experienced highland lassie’s. (Avril or Lorraine)
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
This tour is for CRUISE SHIPS ONLY. This is NOT A PRIVATE TOUR
WHEELCHAIRS - WALKERS - STROLLERS
We are UNABLE to take these items due to space on our minibuses
Join us as we venture…
Come join us for an adventure where you are personally guided around the highlands by fun, friendly experienced highland lassie’s. (Avril or Lorraine)
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
This tour is for CRUISE SHIPS ONLY. This is NOT A PRIVATE TOUR
WHEELCHAIRS - WALKERS - STROLLERS
We are UNABLE to take these items due to space on our minibuses
Join us as we venture North taking in Millionaires View, Dunrobin Castle and it’s Falconry Display, Loch Fleet, Dornoch and a Distillery (Tasting only)
Avoid the hustle and bustle of a larger coach group and tour in comfort around the highlands in my 16 seat minibus.
We try to get the most out of your day out so departure times will vary depending on your ships arrival. We will be standing across the road from the port security gates at 8.30 for a sharp departure and return around 3.30pm.
We will have bright rainbow umbrellas so we can be seen.
Location
Global Port Services
Shore Road
Right across the road from port security gate exit. Look for the rainbow umbrella!
Timings will be adjusted for later ships and earlier departure of ships. We WILL EMAIL to confirm.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(64 Ratings)
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B7962edemilys
Aug 28, 2024
Great Highlands Tour - Lorraine was a wonderful guide with so much knowledge and a great sense of humor. We saw some absolutely stunning places in Scotland. We really enjoyed Dunrobin Castle and the wildlife spotted on the trip. We had plenty of time to explore the local towns and shops. Absolutely perfect day!
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Emily_r
Aug 28, 2024
Highly recommend this tour - Lorraine was a fantastic guide with so much knowledge and a great sense of humor! We were able to see gorgeous views of Scotland, wildlife including seals and highland cows, and the stunning Dunrobin Castle. We had plenty of time to check out the local shops. It was a perfect day!
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M1180npjm
Aug 20, 2024
THE HIGHLANDS AT ITS BEST WITH AVRIL'S TRAVELS - So glad that we chose to spend our day in the port of Invergordon with Avril. Filled with knowledge, humor, and the ability to anticipate our needs at every turn, we just loved being with Avril. She took us to see the heather and gorse blooming way up to the North. We loved walking around Dornach and she knew just where to send us for Scottish pastries and meat pies. The Dunrobin Castle experience with the falconry show was wonderful. We arrived before all the crowds and walked through the castle in "calmness", a real luxury during the busy summer. Do not hesitate to book with Avril. You will be in professional hands and will learn so much about the history and life in the Highlands.
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821sven
Aug 10, 2024
Super trip and highly recommended 👍 - The trip via Struie Hill, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet, Dornoch, and visit to the distillery Glenmorangie was overall very nice and recommended.
We were picked up on time at 8:40... there were a few difficulties until we met our guide Avril, but it worked out well after a short phone call to meet her 😇
Here is a little tip for all those who book the tour through Avril. You go out of the cruise terminal, on the right you have a parking space and then cross the street (it also has a traffic light) and continue straight down the small alley until you find a parking space after a few meters on the left, then you are right 😊
Now we could start the excursion. We were both alone with Avril and entertained a lot of information in English. She spoke very well and clearly, so that with our basic knowledge of English worked perfectly.
After driving through smaller villages, the first stop was at Struie Hill with an impressive view of the water and nature.
Afterwards we went to Dunrobin Castle, where we had 2 hours to enjoy the air show with the falcons, as well as to visit the castle.
With Loch Fleet, the National Nature Park, there was another stop and also impressive scenery before the tour continued to Dornoch.
In the beautiful little town of Dornoch, we also had 2 hours to look at the cathedral, as well as the small beautiful town.
Dornoch is not really big, but the 2 hours we had already needed as we also wanted to eat fish and chips and visit the chocolate factory. Between the hotel and the chocolate factory it is about 5 minutes on foot and it was also worth both 😋
With the further stop at the Glenmorangie distillery (we find this not so intoxicating as it was not enough for a guided tour). Avril didn't suggest the desired stop from us, but we wanted to take a look.
Now we went back to Invergordon and were back at the terminal again very punctually and all without stress and hassle. Avril adapted the tour according to our wishes.
The tour we can only recommend, as everything worked perfectly!
Thanks again Avril for the nice trip! 👍
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David_g
Aug 7, 2024
Like Touring With Family - Avril was our tour guide and I can fill up this entire page complimenting her! She. Is. AMAZING! It's as if we were on a road trip with family. Such a special person. She made so many stops to make sure that she showed us what the Highlands are all about. She speaks from the heart and she an amazing tour guide. She is thoughtful, explains in detail where you are at, what you are seeing and makes excellent recommendations to make your stay in Scotland a memorable one. We even got to see Highland cows which she went out of her way to do to make some of us happy. Dunrobin Castle was excellent and Avril gave us exact meeting times and appropriate time to visit. Dornoch was also beautiful with enough time to look around. Overall, it was an amazing trip full of surprises. Our group of 7 could not have been happier. EXCELLENT CHOICE!
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564ther
Jul 25, 2024
Great experience with a fun tour guide. - Rainbow umbrella, purple hair, hot pink boots. All indicators that I was about to have a good tour and I am glad to say I was not disappointed. Avril made the trip interesting and fun with her commentary and cheerful attitude. She made sure we got to our locations on time and gave us pointers on avoiding crowds. The van was nice and clean with space above to put our backpacks. I thoroughly enjoyed our tour today. Maybe she had me under a spell because I swear all she needs is a puffy gown and a wand and she'd be a dead ringer for the fairy godmother from Shrek. Spell or not, I had a great time and she even let me take a picture with her sidekick, a highland cow (stuffed animal of course) that rides shotgun on the tours, thanks Avril!
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Gary_h
Jul 23, 2024
Great highland tour - Avril is an excellent tour guide. She is very informative and also fun . We recommend her tour of the highlands.
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498beatrixk
Jun 26, 2024
Day tour with Avril - The tours with Avril are highly recommended!
We already booked with Avril in 2022 and were so satisfied that we went on a day trip with Avril again this year (2024).
One is picked up on time by the cruise ship and often arrives at the sights before the large excursion buses.
During the journey you will be provided with all information about the country and history.
The tour is in English, but Avril speaks slowly and clearly, so you understand very well.
It is also the case that you get enough time to visit everywhere, or you can choose for yourself whether you still need a little more or less time.
It was a beautiful and very informative day trip with Avril and of course we were also returned to the cruise ship on time.
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Suep628
Jun 24, 2024
Perfect day for 6 from a Viking cruise ship - If you want a fun, small group tour, book with Avril. She is spirited and knowledgeable...an excellent communicator who knows how to avoid tourist crowds, to suggest thoughtful options, and to keep you entertained. Anyone on upcoming cruise, use her as an alternative to more costly, big bus, shorter excursions. Dunrobin Castle and the falcon/hawk show was amazing! Enjoy!
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Bruce_c
Jun 21, 2024
Great small group tour - Excellent small group tour. Very informative and entertaining day.
Our guide was helpful, friendly and had a great sense of humour.
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