Heldags Outlander Experience (inkl. Invergordon Cruise Port)
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Tag på en eksklusiv rejse gennem tiden, afslør gamle steder, centrale slagmarker og ikoniske slotte, der indkapsler essensen af skotsk højlandskultur. Denne private tur starter 4000 år i fortiden ved Clava Cairns. Dette er et mystisk sted for tilbedelse, begravelse og ofring. Der er foretaget sammenligninger med 'Craig na Dun'. På Culloden Battlefield' vil jeg tage dig med på en rundtur i 'ground zero' for højlandets livsstil og kultur. Denne oplevelse vil forklare dig, hvordan Skotland plejede at være, hvad der skete, og hvordan det er nu. Videre til 'Cawdor Castle. Dette er et imponerende tårnhus fra det 15. århundrede og blev nævnt i Shakespeares skuespil Macbeth. (Et alternativ til Urquhart Castle vil blive tilbudt i vintersæsonen, oktober-april.) Eftermiddagen er mere afslappet med en naturskøn køretur ned af Loch Ness for et sted med monsterjagt. Derefter væk fra Robertsons gård i Beauly for at se de indfødte højlandskøer.
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Rejseplan
Denne smukke landsby ligger vest for Inverness, med kongelige rødder og fascinerende attraktioner. Legender siger, at Mary, Queen of Scots, der besøgte kongelige, kommenterede "C'est un beau lieu", da hun første gang så byen, og navnet "Beau Lieu" har holdt fast lige siden!
Besøgende strømmer til Loch Ness i håb om at få et glimt af dets undvigende og eponyme monster, Loch Ness. Denne sø i det skotske højland er turen værd, selvom du ikke tror på rygterne. Loch Ness er stort og omgivet af storslået skotsk landskab og er et populært sejlsports- og sightseeingsted.
Clava Cairns - eller de forhistoriske gravvarder i Balnuaran af Clava - er alt, hvad der er tilbage af det, der engang var et meget større gravanlæg fra bronzealderen. Det stemningsfulde kirkegårdssted, der går 4.000 år tilbage, har bevaret sine originale træk, herunder passagegrave, stående sten og ringvarder (stencirkler).
Culloden Battlefield var stedet for et af de sidste slag, der fandt sted på britisk jord. Den 16. april 1746 mødte Bonnie Prince Charlie og hans hær på 5.000 jakobitiske højlændere mod hertugen af Cumberland og 9.000 hannoveranske regeringstropper. Selvom jakobitterne kæmpede tappert, blev de i sidste ende besejret, hvilket resulterede i eliminering af det skotske klansystem og undertrykkelse af højlandskulturen. I dag genfortæller Culloden Battlefield Visitor Center begivenhederne på den skæbnesvangre dag gennem interaktive udstillinger, der sætter rejsende midt i handlingen.
Et romantisk eventyrslot, der har været hjemsted for Thanes of Cawdor siden 1370, Cawdor har udviklet sig til et charmerende familiepalæ og det mest fremragende af statelige hjem. Det dramatiske middelalderlige tårn, fangekælder, tårne, brystværn og vindebroen modsiger et fortryllende interiør af kunst, gobeliner og møbler, der skaber den varme og indbydende følelse af et hjem snarere end et museum. Slottet, der ligger på en fantastisk grund med tre smukke og varierede haver, er omgivet af den storslåede Cawdor Big Wood, et af de fineste skovområder i Europa, der er fyldt med farvekodede naturstier at udforske. (Alternativ til Urquhart Castle i vinteren okt-april)
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
Jeg kan arrangere afhentning/aflevering fra hvor end du bor omkring Inverness, Elgin eller Forres. Jeg kan også komme til Invergordon Cruise Port på krydstogtsdage.
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Rejseplanen inkluderer ikke rejsetid mellem attraktioner. Dagen varer 8-9 timer afhængig af afhentningsstedet.
Anmeldelser(17)
Amy makes Scotland come alive, her knowledge of the history of Scotland and its rich heritage comes alive. Amy thinks of everything along with everyone’s comfort being met. Her new van is so spacious and comfortable better than flying any day! Would definitely book another tour.
The day was perfect! Amy was so thoughtful. She was full of knowledge and made the trip an excellent experience She even brought us snacks for us to enjoy during the tour.
Amy organized a bespoke whisky tour with stops at two distilleries. Because of her superb planning, she was able to add in a third distillery! Amy is a safe driver, knowledgeable guide, and great conversationalist. I cannot recommend her enough.
Absolutely brilliant day out. Amy's knowledge of the history of Scotland is contagious. Amy made the Culloden battlefield come alive with her story telling and passion for Scotland. I went as a child to Culloden but returning as an adult was sobering and reflective. I would 100 percent recommend Atom Tours, ps loved the Scottish snacks she gave us!
We had a wonderful day with Amy as our tour guide. Highlights were visiting Clara cairns and the Culloden battlefield. Amy’s knowledge of the history and area were amazing and we all loved the addition of music on the tour to add to the experience As a guide Amy is so patient, attentive and welcomes questions! Her passion and enthusiasm for the area is inspiring. I went home and watched 2 episodes of Outlander having never watched it before! So I recommend ATOM tours you won’t be disappointed with Amy as your guide!
We had an amazing Outlander tour with Amy! Not only did she guide us to all of the local Outlander sites, she entertained and educated us about the history of Scotland! Amy is so knowledgeable about Scotland, and her passion for her country really shines! She is also lovely to spend the day with and was very kind to my two kiddos!
If you love Outlander—or simply enjoy a great day out—this tour with Atom Tours is an absolute must! The entire experience was fun, well-organized, and full of surprises. Our guide, Amy, was fantastic: knowledgeable, engaging, and full of captivating stories. A real highlight was visiting Culloden Moor, a truly moving experience that brought history vividly to life. Honestly, every stop felt like its own little adventure, making the day simply amazing. We celebrated a friend’s birthday on this tour, and it turned out to be a brilliant way to mark the occasion! With a perfect blend of history, stunning locations, and Outlander magic, this tour is unforgettable. Even if you’re not a die-hard fan, you’ll love every moment. Highly recommend—especially with Amy as your guide!
We enjoyed a day filled with fun, delicious food, and fascinating information. Amy proved to be an exceptional tour guide, and our sunset visit to Culloden Battlefield was especially atmospheric. I learned so much about Scottish history and truly loved the experience. Amy ensured the day was completely stress-free and catered to all our needs, making it a truly unforgettable experience.
Amy took me and some friends on a surprise OUTLANDER tour for my birthday and packed the day with surprises from start to finish - even the complimentary single malt on departure! All along the way, we were mesmerised by the tales, stories and history of Scotland and in-depth comparisons with the Outlander narrative. Stopping off in Forres, before arriving at Glen Ord Distillery for a tour and to fill my very own bottle of Cask Strength Singleton, before heading to The Priory in Beully, then Loch Ness for some Nessy spotting, then onto a private lunch at The Loch Ness Country House, then onto Culloden Battlefield for the best insight into the horrors and complications of that sad day in history and then on to the Pictish Cairns at Cawdor before being dropped of exactly on time for evening dinner in Elgin! - Timings were to military perfection - Banter was of the scale - Attention to detail was above and beyond! Loved it all and would highly recommend!
I booked this tour thru Tours by Locals website and choose Amy and her company, and I am so happy that I did. Amy picked us up promptly at scheduled time and explained to us the itinerary for our day. Even though I booked the Outlander Experience I was the only one in my family who even watched Outlander!! We went to Clava Cairns, Culloden, Cawdor Castle (definitely eat lunch at the cafe there-So good!), Loch Ness, went up into the Highlands and ended with seeing some Highland Coos! The enthusiasm and love of her country is evident when Amy is sharing the Scottish history with us. I loved how she built the story for us throughout the day of everywhere we visited. She is an incredible storyteller and historian. I felt like I was in my favorite history class. You know when someone can make you see the history in your mind, they are great! Amy does just that! She kept us timely without making us feel rushed and she is a very good driver and keeps everyone safe! I especially loved the trip up the road in the Highlands where we stopped for a bit and she shared (she did not drink any) a wee bit of Scottish Whiskey from her hometown with my brother in laws and myself. When I come back again, I will not hesitate to book another tour with Amy! You should too!! Thank you, Amy, and what a delightful person and excellent historian you are!!
