Invergordon cruise excursion Small Group Dunrobin Castle & More
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Let us take you to the stunningly beautiful Easter Ross and Sutherland regions and bring these regions to life for you, with its breath-taking scenery and wonderful places so steeped in history and culture? Discover some of the awe inspiring “hidden gems” included in this the fascinating itinerary, created to deliver a unique experience for those visiting this wonderful part of the world. Your group will be collected from the Cromarty Port Invergordon in the comfort of our 8 seater minivan.
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Known locally as Millionaires Viewpoint this has to be 2 of the most scenic scenes in the Highlands of Scotland. The name originates from the entrepreneur Andrew Carnaigie who's home was once Skibo castle. It is said he would bring all of his visiting friends to this point to show them the views.
Follow the winding road up through Achany Glen, alongside the meandering River Shin to an opening in the pine forest where the majestic Atlantic salmon leap up the thundering falls in a valiant attempt to get back up stream. Every year throughout the summer, the fish return from the open ocean, swimming up the Dornoch Firth and the Kyle of Sutherland to try to reach further up the River Shin to where they were spawned. However, before they reach their destination they must pass the powerful torrent of water at the Falls. Standing on the viewing platform you can watch the salmon as they try to leap clear of the water. Some manage to pass on their first attempt while others have to jump again and again. From the platform there are also fine views both up and down the River Shin, a popular fishing destination in the North of Scotland. (The best time to spot the salmon is between May – September.)
We stop here for entry to Castle, Castle Gardens and Falconry Display. This Castle is one of the oldest inhabited houses in Scotland. The falconry display is awesome and you will be amazed at the display they do for you
Moving on to Loch Fleet to experience a magical blend of wildlife, coastal scenery and pinewoods. ... If the weather and timing is right we should some seals basking on the sands. The reserve is on the east side of A9 in Sutherland, between Dornoch and Golspie. ..
The name 'Dornoch' is derived from the Gaelic for 'pebbly place', suggesting that the area contained pebbles the size of a fist (dorn) which could therefore be used as weapons.[4] Dornoch has the thirteenth-century Dornoch Cathedral, the Old Town Jail, and the previous Bishop's Palace which is now the well-known hotel, Dornoch Castle and a notable golf course, the Royal Dornoch Golf Club, named the 5th best golf course outside the United States. It is also notable as the last place a witch was burnt in Scotland. Her name was reported as Janet Horne; she was tried and condemned to death in 1727. There is a stone, the Witch's Stone, commemorating her death, inscribed with the year 1722 Duration: 30 minutes
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
Richie is a great tourguide. Great stops. Worth every penny. Small groupzovery personal. Extra stop at Glenmorangie.
Thank you so very much Monique you guys were such fun all day and very happy you enjoyed our tour, enjoy Iceland :)
Richie did an excellent job and we would strongly recommend and gladly take another tour with him! We really enjoyed the tour and the information he provided!
Thankyou so very much Kenneth for your fab 5 star review, it was a real pleasure having you both on tour in the North Highlands :)
There were seven of us traveling together and we made up the entire group. It was nice to have the personal touch and to not be just one of a huge coach. Ritchie was so professional and knowledgeable, funny and friendly and he wore a quilt! He was great about sharing information for our destinations and the area as we motored along. We had lots of questions and he answered them all patiently and with good information. The scenery and stops were excellent! I would highly recommend Ritchie's excursion!!
Thankyou so much your amazing review Amie and so thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful north of the Highlands tour :)
Dunrobin Castle was amazing. Ritchie, our guide, was very entertaining and knowledgeable. Another great tour through Viator.
Thankyou so much for your fab review Hope. It was a pleasure meeting you both and sharing the North of the Highland's splendour :)
Our tour guide, Richie was knowledgeable and personable throughout the tour. We were lucky to have him as a private tour guide for the day. He knew all the wonderful places to see in Invergordon. We had a great day. It was one of our most favorite days on our trip! Thank you!
Thankyou so very much Randy for your fab review and it was a blast from start to finish please visit again sometime Richie :)
Our guide/driver was easy to find when we left the ship. The email the company sent a few days before our shore excursion was very helpful. Dun Robin Castle was the highlight of the tour. Shin Falls is located in a beautiful rural area. This part of Scotland is breathtakingly beautiful. The guide was hard to understand due to his accent. The 8-passenger van was clean and comfortable. The price of the castle admission was not included in the fee, which I thought was a little high for what we got in comparison to similar shore excursions we have taken on this cruise.
Thankyou and very pleased you had a wonderful day in this stunning location sorry you could not get the guides accent fully.
We've been on a Cruise an had a day in Invergordon to see a little part of the Highlands. Many thanks to our Guide Richie from Highlland-Tours. Although we were only 2 persons, the tours started as a "private" tour. It was a fantastic day and we've been to marvellous places with time enough to enjoy all the impressions. At ending of the day Richie had some hints for us about scotish beer and sweets. So many thanks and best regards from Germany.
Thankyou so much Bodo it was a pleasure sharing the Highlands with yourself and wife. hope you found a good beer :)
This was a wonderful tour! We had a small group of 6 in a nice van. We had excellent sight from every seat and we could hear the tour manager perfectly, he had a mic on. The countryside was just beautiful, we really felt like we had gone to the countryside and saw amazing beauty more than anyone else! We were on 1-2 lane roads. We had several stops at lookout points, at the Shin Falls with a nice walk down to see them. We were too early for the Salmon run, but it was still beautiful to sese. The Dunrobin Castle was stunning, I loved the garden, looked like a small Versailles! They had a nice cafe inside where you could eat lunch or grab a snack. The Loch Fleet was really cool, we saw a lot of seals, it was just a beautiful area. The town of Dornoch was another quaint stop that we loved! The Cathedral was beautiful, the town was pretty and great to walk around in to see the sights & have a snack if you like.
Thankyou so very much for a fantastic review Michele and im so thrilled you both enjoyed the stunning North end of the Highlands :)
The scenery are breathtaking; and Dunrobin Castle and its garden are magnificent! The guide /driver is very friendly, knowledgeably and helpful, provided good service.
Thanks for your fab review Shaoli and very much enjoyed showing you both the stunning North East of the Highlands :)
Richie was great! Thank You!! And we loved the falconry show at Donrobin castle. Great to see a bit of the Highlands!
Thankyou for your wonderful review Amanda it was great to meet you all and enjoy the rest of your cruise :)
