Private Invergordon Shore Excursion of the Highlands (12 Pax Max)
Description
Welcome to our highly rated Invergordon Shore Excursion Experience the Scottish Highlands from Invergordon with a 5-Star, Women-Owned, Locally Operated Tour Company Our separate guide and driver allows us to give your group the attention it deserves. Our guide accompanies you on the majority of the stops and we also give you free time to enjoy the area. You will see Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, the city of Inverness, and Loch Ness, including getting to meet the Loch Ness Monster Hunter! The tour ends with a visit to Singleton Distillery. There is also an option to add on a visit to cawdor castle for an additional fee. In between stops enjoy expert commentary on the history, folklore and customs of the area, Scottish music, authentic snacks and drinks, and most of all fantastic craic! While we love our itinerary, we know all groups are different and welcome changes to the day to match your preferences. Please just reach out and we can create your dream tour!
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Itinerary
We’ll pick you up from the shuttle bus stop (Stop 1) at Invergordon Cruise Port with a warm Highland welcome, ready to start our day exploring the beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Our female guide will meet you off the shuttle bus with a sign showing your name. They will be wearing blue tartan trousers!
Our first stop will be Culloden Battlefield. We will walk around the battlefield while learning about the atrocities that occured here on the 16th April 1746. The ripples from the battle are still felt in the Highlands today and our guide will explain with passion how it changed our culture forever. They will take you to a great viewpoint and show you where the troops stood facing one another before the Jacobites were slaughtered. You will also be shown the makeshift hospital cottage, the grave markers and other points of interest before being given some free time to absorb the atmosphere of this haunting historical site. There are restrooms at this stop for your comfort.
Our second stop is the ancient burial site of Clava Cairns. Marvel at these bronze age cairns and touch the standing stones as the guide explains how and why these structures came to be built 4000 years ago. Learn how the Victorians romanticised and changed the landscapes of Clava, and imagine how it used to be all the way back in 2000 BC. Walk in the footsteps of ancient Scottish cultures and try to peice together the mysteries they left behind.
Our local tour guide will give you a brief walking tour around the city cente of their home town of Inverness (Or Inversnecky as the locals call it), including historical sites, architecture, and lessor knows gems and stories that only the locals know. See the oldest pub, visit a site where Jacobite soldiers were executed after the Battle of Culloden, and get a great view of the newly renovated castle. You will then give you some free time to grab a coffee or lunch at a place of your choice. Our guide will, of course, give some great recommendations. We don't want you to feel rushed during this stop and will give you time to truly experience the city.
We will drive to the East Coast of Loch Ness, stopping at the stunning Dores Beach where you can get up close and personal to Loch Ness and witness one of its most beautiful views. If you're lucky you might even get a glimpse of our most famous beast! Learn how our guide's own mum filmed what she believes to be Loch Ness and view the viral video before judging for yourself! Visit the "Loch Ness Monster Hunter" who has lived on the beach since the early 90s! Enjoy a gaelic toast with your group and guide before we head back to Invergordon and your cruise
Your group will finish their tour with a visit to The Singleton Distillery. Here you can enjoy a dram at the bar and browse the gift shop and information boards (Distillery Tour not included)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will arrive in our Tartan Trailblazer Minibus around 10 minutes prior to departure. If you are getting picked up at the cruise port we will be waiting across the road at the traffic lights. We will have a board with your name on it and be wearing bright blue tartan trousers!
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(49)
The ladies were knowledgeable, friendly and very accomodating. The passion for their town and heritage evident with an array of interesting facts mixed with humour and stories. Felt like we were spending time with friends rather than a tour. Would thoroughly recommend!!! We were a family of 6 with ages from 16 to 83 and all we entertained the whole day. Great day ladies!!!!
Great tour! Finela and Michelle put on a very relaxed, informative almost complete tour despite our truncated schedule due to a passport inspection for our entire ship by the UK immigration force. Funny, down to earth, knowledgeable and passionately interested in the cultural and natural history of Scotland. Two thumbs up!
Michelle communicated with me and answered questions. She advised me on putting a proper itinerary together. Today she and Finella fulfilled our wish list. They were on time and had given us directions the day prior. Our group of 10 loved the attention they gave us. Finella shared wonderful history and personal stories. Michelle drove like a pro. It will forever be one of my favorite tours. Son’t miss this opportunity.
Thank you so much for your lovely review Marjorie. We had the most amazing time showing your group around! We were very moved by the experience, and I am happy that your group felt the same. Haste Ye Back!
I hardly ever leave reviews, but these guys are the best! I learned so much while they made history come alive and fun while seeing incredible places. We never felt rushed and they totally adapted to whatever we needed or wanted to do. I can or recommend them highly enough
Wow, thank you so much for your kind review Sherri! We really enjoyed showing your group around , and are beyond delighted that you enjouyed your Shore Excursion with us. Haste Ye Back!
Absolutely delightful day! Finella and Michelle were great and super informative! Highly recommend!
Thanks so much for your kind review. We loved showing your group around. Haste Ye Back!
We had the most amazing day!! Finella & Michelle are the best. From the minute they picked us up to drop off was so easy. Every stop explained and showed us what we wanted to see and more . We tried local goodies and got a close up and personal with some Highland Coos .We loved these two .
I am so glad you all enjoyed your tour- we just loved showing your group around the area we are lucky enough to call home. Thank you for such a lovely review.
I think there's nothing to improve. They had many details water snacks toasts at Lake ness. They adapted to our desires. An unforgettable and magical day
Thank you so much for your kind review! I am glad you enjoyed your time in the Highlands and the wee extras like the Scottish snacks! We loved showing your group around!
A fantastic experience! We are a Spanish family, and although most of us speak English, the team made a great effort to provide some explanations in Spanish during the tour. We were traveling with a 4-year-old kid, and they had a lovely gesture with her, which we really appreciated. They also kindly offered us some snacks along the way. Such friendly people who truly enjoy what they do — we would definitely recommend them!
Thank you so much for your kind review! I am glad that you all had a fantastic time even the wee one! We really enjoyed showing your group around, and I am glad the Spanish explanations helped out a little. Thanks again!
What a great day! Everything was so easy with Finella and Michelle. They were friendly and personable from the very beginning, picking us up and taking us on a full-day tour. They explained every stop perfectly and made the journey fun with great songs. We also got to try some typical local products. An unforgettable experience!
Thank you so much for your kind review! I am glad you enjoyed our tour, the explanations, the songs and the snacks. We thoroughly enjoyed showing your groups around and would welcome you all back anytime!
What a great day! Everything was so easy with Finella and Michelle. They were friendly and personable from the very beginning, picking us up and taking us on a full-day tour. They explained every stop perfectly and made the journey fun with great songs. We also got to try some typical local products. An unforgettable experience!
Thank you so much for your positive review. I am glad you enjoyed your full day tour of the Highlands and had fun, while learning about the place we are lucky enough to call home! Haste ye back!
