Dunrobin Castle and Easter Ross Small Group Tour from Inverness
Description
Dunrobin Castle. contrasts the rough and rocky natural Highland surroundings. Its 189 rooms are full of luxuries, legends, and controversy. Join this tour and explore this unique wonder of the Highlands and delve into the history of the southern stretch of the North Coast 500.
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The lush gardens are inspired by the Palace of Versailles; the 189 rooms boast museums, ancient wardrobes, and clan artefacts; and the architecture looks beautiful from every angle. You have plenty of time to roam the grounds and soak up the history of this optional attraction.
Your lunch stop is in Dornoch. This famous Highland town is popular with golfers and is the home of an impressive cathedral.
With a full belly, it's time for a lovely journey along the coast and you take a jaunt out to Tarbat Ness Lighthouse. At the tip of the peninsula, you'll be treated to an incredible view.
As you continue your coastal adventures, you may just spot a bronze mermaid and a Pictish stone... so keep your eyes peeled and your driver-guide will stop when they can for further exploration!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive at least 15 mins in advance to check-in.
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- The total duration of the tour will include travel to/from and time within the destinations.
Reviews(8)
What a great day. Deana was a great guide. You could tell that she loved leading this adventure and she had a lot of fun stories to share about the area. Dunrobin was beautiful and I can only imagine how glorious the gardens would be in the spring and summer. The little towns we stopped in along the way were quaint. I really enjoyed the lighthouse… and think the rain made it even more atmospheric. You can’t control the weather, but somehow it didn’t diminish the day.
This tour is a nice way to see some interesting places that would take considerable time accessing via public transportation. Our tour guide Ellie (I'm not sure I spelled her name correctly, my apologies if I did not) was knowledgeable and fun. My primary interest at Dunrobin Castle was the gardens so l explored those first. The castle itself had more stairs than I was comfortable taking after all the stairs in the gardens. If you have limited stair climbing ability, choose your main interest first. The views of the sea and the countryside by Tarbat Ness Lighthouse are beautiful. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Rabbie's tour guides are awesome.
Great trip to see Dunrobin Castle and the surrounding area. Seana, our driver and guide was highly informative and shared local knowledge and great stories with us.
Shawna was an amazing guide and driver. The fact that she grew up just down the road from Dunrobin Castle enabled her to share interesting stories both about the castle and local folklore. The castle itself was well worth seeing, and Dornoch was a lovely place for lunch. Definitely recommended.
The scenery was beautiful. Great guide and beautiful stops. Very relaxing and enjoyable. Plenty of time given to enjoy the sights!
A great tour and an excellent commentary by a very nice guide. The gardens of Dunrobin are beautiful as are the flower arrangements within the Castle. Included was a trip to Tarbat Ness lighthouse, very enjoyable.
It was great to see Dunrobin castle again. We got some fantastic insights about some of the local history and enjoyed the small group size and saw some cool additional sites. If you’re just looking to experience Dunrobin castle, you can do it on your own but the other sites and info made this tour worth it.
Punctual rally in front of Inverness Cathedral. Bus comfortable and clean. Guide-driver Claire prepared and kind. Nice tour visiting unusual places. In the morning Dunrobin Castle, then after lunch in the village of Dornock we visit the Easter Ross, little touristic peninsula where we go to discover the Picts, ancient Scottish inhabitants.
