Loch Ness Group Day Trip from Invergordon with Urquhart Castle, Cruise, Culloden, and Cawdor Castle
by Invergordon Tours
Overview
This group day trip lasts about eight hours, starting with a scenic drive from Invergordon through rolling hills and farmland toward Loch Ness. Along the way, the guide shares local history and personal stories about living in the Scottish Highlands. The first stop is the 14th-century Urquhart Castle ruins, located on the shore of Loch Ness. Visitors have about an hour to explore the castle grounds, watch a video presentation, and use an optional audio tour while enjoying views over the loch. Next, the tour includes a one-hour cruise on the Jacobite rebel boat departing from Dochgarroch Locks. The cruise follows the loch to Urquhart Castle and covers the history, geology, and folklore surrounding Loch Ness, including the legend of the Loch Ness Monster. The boat has a fully stocked bar and coffee service, and the atmosphere is kept quiet due to a special agreement with the cruise operator. After the cruise, the group takes a scenic drive through Inverness to Culloden Moor. Here, visitors can explore the visitor center, which features a 360-degree cinema experience, and those interested can join a short guided walk on the battlefield led by Fiona, which includes Gaelic singing and a whisky toast. The final stop is Cawdor Castle, where guests have an hour to walk around the castle, gardens, and grounds. The castle also offers food, teas, coffees, and home baking. The return journey to Invergordon follows a different route to provide additional views of the Scottish Highlands. All entrance fees are prepaid, allowing immediate access to castles without queuing. The bus is spacious and air-conditioned, with onboard restrooms included. Bottled water and Scottish snacks are provided, and Gaelic singing and a whisky toast are part of the experience.
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Itinerary
Beauly
The journey to Loch Ness passes through rolling hills and farmland. During this drive, the guide shares information about the local history and their experiences living in the Scottish Highlands.
Urquhart Castle
Stop at the 14th-century ruins of Urquhart Castle, located on the shore of Loch Ness. Visitors have about one hour to explore the castle remains, enjoy views over the loch, watch a video presentation, and use an optional audio guide with support from the tour guide.
60 min
Loch Ness Cruise
Passengers board the Jacobite rebel at Dochgarroch Locks for a 60-minute cruise on Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle. The cruise includes information about the history and geology of the freshwater lake and the Loch Ness Monster legend. Loch Ness is bordered by mountains and scenery, and the boat has a fully stocked bar and coffee service on board.
60 min
Culloden Moor
At Culloden Moor, visitors can explore the visitor center, which includes a 360-degree cinema experience. The guide Fiona offers a short walking tour of the battlefield, which includes Gaelic singing and a whisky toast.
45 min
Cawdor Castle
Arrive at Cawdor Castle for about one hour of wandering through the castle, gardens, and grounds. The castle also serves food, teas, coffees, and home-baked goods.
60 min
Meeting point
As you walk out of the gates to the port you will see a your tour guide Fiona holding an Invergordon Tours sign. Fiona will be there will be marking guests off on her list so all you need is your names and she’ll do the rest.
End point
As you walk out of the gates to the port you will see a your tour guide Fiona holding an Invergordon Tours sign. Fiona will be there will be marking guests off on her list so all you need is your names and she’ll do the rest.
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.