Full-Day Outlander Experience (inc Invergordon Cruise Port)

5.0 (17 reviews) 8–10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Embark on an exclusive journey through time, unveiling ancient sites, pivotal battlefields, and iconic castles that encapsulate the essence of Scottish Highland culture.

This private tour starts 4000 years in the past at Clava Cairns. This is a mystical site of worship, burial, and sacrifice. Comparisons have been drawn with 'Craig na Dun'.

At Culloden Battlefield' I will take you on a tour of 'ground zero' for the highland way of life and culture. This experience will explain to you what Scotland used to be like, what happened, and what it's like now.

Onwards to 'Cawdor Castle. This is an impressive 15th-century tower house and was mentioned in Shakespeare's play Macbeth.

(An alternative to Urquhart Castle will be offered in the winter season, October–April.)

The afternoon is more relaxed, with a scenic drive down Loch Ness for a spot of monster hunting.

Then off Robertson's farm in Beauly to see the native Highland Cows.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: Atom Tours Scotland

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Beauly

30 min

This beautiful village is west of Inverness, with royal roots and fascinating attractions. Legends have it that visiting royalty, Mary, Queen of Scots, commented, “C’est un beau lieu” when first seeing the town, and the name “Beau Lieu” has stuck ever since!
Loch Ness

20 min

Visitors flock to Loch Ness, hoping to catch a glimpse of its elusive and eponymous monster, Loch Ness. This lake in the Scottish Highlands is worth the trip, even if you don’t believe the rumors. Vast and surrounded by magnificent Scottish scenery, Loch Ness is a popular boating and sightseeing spot.
Clava Cairns

30 min

The Clava Cairns—or the Prehistoric Burial Cairns of Balnuaran of Clava—are all that remains of what was once a much larger Bronze Age burial complex. Dating back 4,000 years, the evocative cemetery site retains its original features, including passage graves, standing stones, and ring cairns (stone circles).
Culloden Battlefield

2 hours

The Culloden Battlefield was the site of one of the last battles to take place on British soil. On April 16, 1746, Bonnie Prince Charlie and his army of 5,000 Jacobite Highlanders faced off against the Duke of Cumberland and 9,000 Hanoverian government troops. Though the Jacobites fought valiantly, they were ultimately defeated, resulting in the elimination of the Scottish clan system and the suppression of Highland culture. Today, the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Center retells the events of that fateful day through interactive exhibits that put travelers in the thick of the action.
Cawdor Castle

1 h 30 min Admission not included

A romantic fairy-tale castle that has been the home of the Thanes of Cawdor since 1370, Cawdor has evolved into a charming family mansion and the most outstanding of stately homes. The dramatic medieval tower, dungeon, turrets, battlements, and drawbridge belie an enchanting interior of fine art, tapestries, and furniture that create the warm and welcoming feel of a home rather than a museum. The castle, set in stunning grounds with three beautiful and varied gardens, is surrounded by the magnificent Cawdor Big Wood, one of the finest woodland areas in Europe, threaded with color-coded nature trails to explore.

(Alternative of Urquhart Castle in the winter of Oct-Apr)

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Will meet group directly across the road from main cruise terminal gates.
Lidl carpark, forres
Outside main entrance to Elgin Cathedral
Outside the cathedral on Ardross Street.

End point

Will meet group directly across the road from main cruise terminal gates.
Lidl carpark, forres
Outside main entrance to Elgin Cathedral
Outside the cathedral on Ardross Street.

Pickup points

Weston House Keith
Ramnee Hotel
Beinn Mhor Lodge
The Mansefield Hotel
The King’s Highway
The Royal Hotel-Elgin
Cluny Bank
Laichmoray Hotel
Sunninghill Hotel
Premier Inn Elgin
Rosslyn Villa
Tigh na Sgiath Country House Hotel

and 97 more pickup points

I can arrange pick up/drop off from wherever you are staying around Inverness, Elgin or Forres. I can also come Invergordon Cruise Port on cruise days.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour itinerary does not include travel time between attractions. The day will last 8–9 hours, depending on the pick-up point.