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Urquhart Castle, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness

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Loch Ness
Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness (Outlander fame)
Inverness Castle - visit viewing gallery and see over the city
Beauly Priory pass by
Katie-Morag highland cow at Robertson’s

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Return journey:

We WILL have you back to your ship around 1 hour prior to its departure time. We nearly always arrive back BEFORE the ship’s own buses. We’re very efficient and have been doing this for 7 years, serving thousands of cruise passengers every summer season.

You’ll see Clava Cairns from Outlander fame, Culloden battlefield, Urquhart Castle, Inverness, Loch Ness and the famous highland cows at Beauly.

This tour is taken usually in an 8 seater minivan but sometimes up to a 33 seater which is still a small bus.

Our tour is based on a quality experience from feedback from our customers in 2019. We are a new company who aim to please and our guides will offer you local knowledge and answer all your questions.

Our tour will depart 30 minutes to 1.5 hours after the ship’s arrival.

This tour can be in anything from 8 seaters to 33 seaters depending on numbers.

You will love our experienced tour guides in their purple uniforms or tartan and kilt attire.

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  • Parking Fees
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King Street
Invergordon IV18 0LL, UK

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Culloden Battlefield

⸻Culloden Battlefield • Culloden Moor, just outside Inverness, is the site of the Battle of Culloden (16 April 1746), the last pitched battle fought on British soil. • It marked the end of the Jacobite Rising of 1745, when Prince Charles Edward Stuart – “Bonnie Prince Charlie” – tried to reclaim the throne for the exiled Stuart dynasty. • The Jacobite army, made up largely of Highland clansmen, faced the government forces of the Duke of Cumberland.This includes travelling time to get there from port of 45 minutes. 30-45 minutes on site.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Clava Cairns

• The Clava Cairns are a group of Bronze Age burial cairns, about 4,000 years old, located near Culloden Battlefield, just outside Inverness.• The site includes passage graves, ring cairns, standing stones, and kerb cairns, arranged in a circular pattern.• Fans of the TV series Outlander will recognise Clava Cairns as the inspiration for the fictional Craigh na Dun, where Claire Randall is transported back in time through the standing stones. • While Clava Cairns itself doesn’t have a magical “split stone” like in the series, the setting – with its circle of standing stones – feels very similar.Includes 15 minutes travelling time from last location.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Inverness

Arrive Inverness city centre where your entrance is included to Inverness Castle’s new viewing gallery. See right across the city. Visit Flora MacDonald’s statue outside the castle and see the shops and cafes in Inverness. Maybe try a local beer in the oldest bar in Inverness, the Gellions, dating back to 1841.Unfortunately only photos until 2024 as vast he is clouded for complete renovation.Includes 30 minutes travelling time from last location
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Loch Ness

Travel beside Loch Ness for 15 miles, stopping for photos of Nessie (if you’re very lucky).
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Drumnadrochit

Pass through the quaint village stopping when you visit the Nessie centre and gin shop
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Urquhart Castle

Visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle as well as the video centre. Watch a 6 minute historic video with own language subtitles. Wander down to the ruins or browse the shop or cafe.Includes driving by loch ness for 30 minutes
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Robertson's Farm Shop Beauly

See real life highland coos and alpacas at Robertson’s farm on the outskirts of Beauly.Includes 30 minutes travelling time from last location.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Culloden Viaduct

Structure • The viaduct is the longest masonry viaduct in Scotland, stretching 1,800 feet (549 metres). • It is made of red sandstone and consists of 29 graceful arches, each about 50 feet high. • The viaduct has a sweeping curve, giving it a very elegant appearance across the landscape.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beauly Priory (pass by)

Leave the village Drumnadrochit then back to the ship via wild land 1000 feet up a mountain the dropping down into the village of Beauly, passing by the ancient Priory.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 33 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Urquhart Castle, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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