Ultimate Dunrobin Castle Private Tour from Invergordon
Description
Our signature tour takes in some of the most beautiful sights the area has to offer from Millionaire's View to the Falls of Shin. The highlight of the day is a visit to the magical and magnificent Dunrobin Castle. Guests will arrive in good time for the falconry display (not to be missed) and will have plenty time to peruse the castle, grounds and museum. The afternoon then takes you to The Royal Burgh of Dornoch before winding down with a visit to Glenmorangie Distillery.
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Itinerary
Millionaire's Viewpoint (as it's known to the locals) is the first stop and there will be plenty time to take pictures before the tour descends in to the Glen through Bonar Bridge on your way to The Falls of Shin and the Salmon Leap.
The Falls of Shin Visitor Centre & Salmon Leap. Atlantic Salmon can often be seen leaping the falls, making the final push toward their birthplace for the cycle to start all over again. Even without the salmon jumping it's a beautiful spot providing a relaxing start to the day. The visitor centre also features restrooms and a cafe.
Dunrobin Castle & Gardens is very popular with locals and it always goes down well with our guests. The falconry display is amazing - Andy (The Falconer) has been working with local birds for over 25 years and his knowledge and passion shine through. He's a very interesting character and many people say it's the best they've seen in the world. The castle looks like it is straight out of a fairy-tale and set in the Scottish Highlands it looks magnificent. Dunrobin also has a wonderfully unique museum and taxidermy collection for those who are interested.
Dornoch is home to a stunning golden sandy beach and a world class golf course but even without these things it just takes you to another time altogether. The old Jail has been turned into a shop selling locally made, hand crafted gifts, jewellery and works of art, if you're looking for souvenirs. The Cathedral also draws lots of visitors with a collection of beautiful stained glass windows. Dornoch is also a great place to stop for lunch with lots of options including a local bakery, a patisserie, a gallery, the Eagle hotel (great fish and chips) and The Carnegie Courthouse so there's something to suit all tastes.
Optional stop for a tasting at one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland.
Optional stop at the world famous Glenmorangie. Tastings available to purchase at the bar. Tours are also possible depending on availability which we can discuss once you book.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
Gavin is big, bold and full of fun. His personality alone was worth the price. His stories and descriptions were fascinating and we really loved Dunrobin. He fit a lot of tour into what was unfortunately a too-short time frame and the boot full of whiskeys for tasting only added to the fun. We would book him again in a heartbeat.
What a brilliant review – thank you so much! I'm absolutely chuffed to hear you enjoyed the tour!! It was a real pleasure showing you around, and I'm thrilled you loved Dunrobin Castle – it's one of my favourites too. We definitely packed a lot into the day, and I’m glad the whisky tasting added an extra splash of fun to it all! Thank you again for the kind words and the laughs. I’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime – just say the word, and we’ll do it all again (with maybe a few more drams next time!). All the best, Gavin
We were on the Crown princess Ultimate Dunrobin Castle tour with Invergordon Tours. Everything was organized from the warm greeted by Gavin. The day was well planned and organized. Our tour guide, Joan was very knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable. I would highley recommend this family run company for any tour!
Our guide, Joan, was unbelievably knowledgeable not only on the points of interest, but the routes she had us take were breathtaking! John, our driver, handled the bus admirably well. Recommendations for food and shopping were spot on! The tour company is family run, and it shows in the care they take with the booking, pickup and execution. I’d take another of their tours again a heartbeat!
Great family run tour by Gavin Don’t ever use ships tour when he is available Fun personable tour...& bit of free scotch...
This tour offers so much - Dunrobin Castle and the falconry show are spectacular, and you also get a beautiful, scenic ride through the highlands with stops at Falls of Shin where the salmon run, the charming village of Dornach and a distillery tour. Our guide, Joan, is a very personable local whose narrative was informative, yet fun and easy to listen to because of her personal touch. The owner of Invergordon Tours, Gavin, also popped in at various points in the tour and is great fun. You could tell they are focused on making sure everyone has a good experience. The instructions regarding pickup and where to find them when we got off the cruise ship were very clear. We highly recommend Invergordon Tours!!
