Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden Battlefield, Outlander Sites and Loch Ness Day Tour from Invergordon
by Thistle Excursions - Invergordon Bus or Coach Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£278Overview
This day tour from Invergordon lasts between six and eight hours and covers several locations linked to Scottish history, the Outlander series, and Loch Ness. The tour begins at Culloden Battlefield, the site of the last battle fought on British soil in 1746. Visitors have about 45 minutes to walk around the battlefield, although some tours may only drive past this site. After Culloden, the tour passes the Culloden Viaduct, a railway bridge opened in 1898, often viewed for photo opportunities following a visit to Clava Cairns (not included). The next stop is Cawdor Castle, where visitors spend approximately one and a half hours. Entrance to Cawdor Castle is included. The castle is still inhabited and is known for its connection to Shakespeare's Macbeth through the Thane of Cawdor. Guests can use guided audio tours available in multiple languages and explore the castle’s gardens. The tour then proceeds to Inverness for about 45 minutes, allowing time for shopping or visiting local churches and streets. While traveling through Inverness, the tour passes Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral, with photo stops available. Inverness Castle is closed for refurbishment until 2024, but its viewing gallery, shops, cafes, and bars remain open. The route continues past Beauly Priory, a historic ruin dating from 1230 associated with Clan Fraser and Outlander lore. If time permits, there may be a brief stop here. The tour includes a 30-minute drive along Loch Ness, crossing the River Ness, with opportunities to spot the legendary Loch Ness Monster from the bus and a stop at a lay-by for photos. Swimming is not possible due to the steep shoreline. The final stop is Robertson's farm shop near Beauly, where visitors spend about 20 minutes seeing Highland cows named Jamie and Katie-Morag. The tour operates by bus or an eight-seater minivan for smaller groups. Departure times depend on ship arrivals and usually occur 30 minutes to one and a half hours after docking, with return at least one hour before ship departure. Private tours can be arranged by contacting the operator. Wheelchair access is difficult on this tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Culloden Battlefield
The tour travels to Culloden Battlefield, location of the 1746 Jacobite defeat. Visitors may have about 45 minutes to walk the battlefield if time allows. Some tours may only drive past without stopping.
45 min
Culloden Viaduct
After visiting Clava Cairns, the group stops near the Culloden or Nairn viaduct, a railway bridge designed by Murdoch Paterson and opened in 1898. This spot offers photo opportunities.
Cawdor Castle
Cawdor Castle is an inhabited castle referenced in Shakespeare's Macbeth concerning the Thane of Cawdor. Guests receive audio tours in their own language and can explore its extensive gardens during a 90-minute visit.
90 min
Inverness
The tour includes a 45-minute stop in Inverness for shopping or visiting historic churches and streets. The exact time may vary between 30 and 90 minutes.
45 min
Beauly Priory
Leaving Urquhart Castle around 2-2.30pm, the route passes Beauly Priory, a ruin built in 1230 by a French monastic order. It is the burial ground for Clan Fraser chiefs and linked to Outlander characters Claire and Mairi. The tour may stop here if time allows.
The Inverness Castle Experience
The route continues through Inverness past the town hall and Inverness Castle, which is closed for renovation until 2024. There are photo opportunities of the castle and Inverness Cathedral, and visitors can access the castle viewing gallery, shops, cafes, and historic bars.
Loch Ness
The tour crosses the River Ness onto Loch Ness for a 30-minute drive along the shore, watching for the Loch Ness Monster. There is a stop at a lay-by for photos. Swimming is not possible because of the steep hillside.
10 min
Robertson's - The Larder & Highland Cows - Beauly
The final stop is at Robertson's farm shop near Beauly for about 20 minutes to see local Highland cows named Jamie and Katie-Morag.
20 min
Meeting point
In 2025 the cruise ships will dock at Quay West. Passengers disembark and get onto a shuttle bus which takes them to our meeting location on Shore Road. We are the first stop. All the independent tour guides wait there so look for our Thistle Guides.
End point
In 2025 the cruise ships will dock at Quay West. Passengers disembark and get onto a shuttle bus which takes them to our meeting location on Shore Road. We are the first stop. All the independent tour guides wait there so look for our Thistle Guides.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden Battlefield, Outlander Sites and Loch Ness Day Tour from Invergordon
by Thistle Excursions - Invergordon Bus or Coach Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£278Overview
This day tour from Invergordon lasts between six and eight hours and covers several locations linked to Scottish history, the Outlander series, and Loch Ness. The tour begins at Culloden Battlefield, the site of the last battle fought on British soil in 1746. Visitors have about 45 minutes to walk around the battlefield, although some tours may only drive past this site. After Culloden, the tour passes the Culloden Viaduct, a railway bridge opened in 1898, often viewed for photo opportunities following a visit to Clava Cairns (not included). The next stop is Cawdor Castle, where visitors spend approximately one and a half hours. Entrance to Cawdor Castle is included. The castle is still inhabited and is known for its connection to Shakespeare's Macbeth through the Thane of Cawdor. Guests can use guided audio tours available in multiple languages and explore the castle’s gardens. The tour then proceeds to Inverness for about 45 minutes, allowing time for shopping or visiting local churches and streets. While traveling through Inverness, the tour passes Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral, with photo stops available. Inverness Castle is closed for refurbishment until 2024, but its viewing gallery, shops, cafes, and bars remain open. The route continues past Beauly Priory, a historic ruin dating from 1230 associated with Clan Fraser and Outlander lore. If time permits, there may be a brief stop here. The tour includes a 30-minute drive along Loch Ness, crossing the River Ness, with opportunities to spot the legendary Loch Ness Monster from the bus and a stop at a lay-by for photos. Swimming is not possible due to the steep shoreline. The final stop is Robertson's farm shop near Beauly, where visitors spend about 20 minutes seeing Highland cows named Jamie and Katie-Morag. The tour operates by bus or an eight-seater minivan for smaller groups. Departure times depend on ship arrivals and usually occur 30 minutes to one and a half hours after docking, with return at least one hour before ship departure. Private tours can be arranged by contacting the operator. Wheelchair access is difficult on this tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Culloden Battlefield
The tour travels to Culloden Battlefield, location of the 1746 Jacobite defeat. Visitors may have about 45 minutes to walk the battlefield if time allows. Some tours may only drive past without stopping.
45 min
Culloden Viaduct
After visiting Clava Cairns, the group stops near the Culloden or Nairn viaduct, a railway bridge designed by Murdoch Paterson and opened in 1898. This spot offers photo opportunities.
Cawdor Castle
Cawdor Castle is an inhabited castle referenced in Shakespeare's Macbeth concerning the Thane of Cawdor. Guests receive audio tours in their own language and can explore its extensive gardens during a 90-minute visit.
90 min
Inverness
The tour includes a 45-minute stop in Inverness for shopping or visiting historic churches and streets. The exact time may vary between 30 and 90 minutes.
45 min
Beauly Priory
Leaving Urquhart Castle around 2-2.30pm, the route passes Beauly Priory, a ruin built in 1230 by a French monastic order. It is the burial ground for Clan Fraser chiefs and linked to Outlander characters Claire and Mairi. The tour may stop here if time allows.
The Inverness Castle Experience
The route continues through Inverness past the town hall and Inverness Castle, which is closed for renovation until 2024. There are photo opportunities of the castle and Inverness Cathedral, and visitors can access the castle viewing gallery, shops, cafes, and historic bars.
Loch Ness
The tour crosses the River Ness onto Loch Ness for a 30-minute drive along the shore, watching for the Loch Ness Monster. There is a stop at a lay-by for photos. Swimming is not possible because of the steep hillside.
10 min
Robertson's - The Larder & Highland Cows - Beauly
The final stop is at Robertson's farm shop near Beauly for about 20 minutes to see local Highland cows named Jamie and Katie-Morag.
20 min
Meeting point
In 2025 the cruise ships will dock at Quay West. Passengers disembark and get onto a shuttle bus which takes them to our meeting location on Shore Road. We are the first stop. All the independent tour guides wait there so look for our Thistle Guides.
End point
In 2025 the cruise ships will dock at Quay West. Passengers disembark and get onto a shuttle bus which takes them to our meeting location on Shore Road. We are the first stop. All the independent tour guides wait there so look for our Thistle Guides.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.