Loch Ness and Outlander Sites Tour from Inverness
Description
This tour will take you through time just as Diana did with her Outlander storyline. We will discover together the inspiration she took from these special places right here in the Highlands. Breath-taking scenery, historical landmarks, famous lochs, castles, gardens and distilleries. This tour will give you a true Scottish Highland experience. Remember to take your camera… Not sure what a Sassannach is, come and find out :) Go Highlands only caters for small groups of up to 7 on our tours, which means you always get the absolute best experience. This Tour leaves from Inverness, if you are arriving by Cruise Ship please look for our Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Loch Ness and Outlander Sites
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Itinerary
Our first stop will be to the Clava cairns. Clava Cairns are a well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery complex of passage graves; ring cairns, kerb cairns and standing stones in a beautiful setting. Clava Cairns or the Prehistoric Burial Cairns of Bulnuaran of Clava are a group of three Bronze Age cairns located near Inverness. A hugely significant and exceptionally well preserved prehistoric site, Clava Cairns is a fantastic example of the distant history of Highland Scotland, dating back about 4,000 years.
Our second stop... is a visit to the powerfully moving site of the final Jacobite Rising – the last and most harrowing pitched battle to fought on British soil between a Jacobite army and Government forces. . Explore the interactive visitor centre, view fascinating artefacts from both sides of the confrontation, and experience the battle in the immersive surround cinema. On 16 April 1746, the final Jacobite Rising came to a brutal head. Jacobite supporters, seeking to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British thrones, gathered to fight the Duke of Cumberland's government troops.
We will travel along the shore of Loch ness towards Drumnadrochit from Inverness, stopping of course for a photo or two. Maybe Nessie will join us too :)
Great Glen is both Scotland's newest and, proudly, its smallest craft distillery. Harnessing the elements of a wild place, This smooth, earthy gin is their love letter to nature... so let's stop and have a wee taste. PLEAE NOTE - The Distillery is closed from December 1st until April 2024. However Gin tastings are still possible in the shop opposite the distillery.
The beautiful Castle is best viewed and photograped from from a distance. It's a Castle full of Wild natural beauty and 1,000 years of history - Urquhart Castle offers a taste of the Highlands at their most dramatic.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(217)
Best tour ever! Sara, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable providing us with so much information and history at each location as well as on our travels throughout the day. Sarah was very accommodating, making the tour very personal for us. She was fun, interesting and a pleasure to be with for the day. She left us with a lifetime memory.
We had an amazing day with George, the most experienced Scottish tour guide ever! He informed us of so many important and interesting facts about Scotland and its history and the highlands. We were blown away with his candor and ability to be both informative but make it a fun day for everyone! This tour was with my husband and two other couples. I highly recommend (especially if you’re an outlander fan like me).
Amazing tour. We have travelled all over the world and this may have been our favorite tour ever. George is a true Scotsman and knew Outlander inside and out. He took us to Culloden and also to the stones at Crava. We discussed Outlander and Scottish history. In addition we saw Loch Ness (but no monster was seen) and he took us to see and feed beautiful Clydesdale horses. We saw a spectacular Castle and did a tour of the beautiful gardens there. Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better guide and it was a fantastic way to spend our day while staying in Inverness.
We had a great experience from this trip, thanks to Alastair who has rich knowledge about the history of these places and, in general, about Scotland and UK. Thank Alastair and George as well for arranging the time effectively with great care.
Loved this tour and Roger was so informative and fun - not rushed - and the battlefield was very moving.
The most fantastic tour and tour guide we’ve ever had! George’s stories and knowledge of history made everything come alive.
Ask for George Murray, he was the best guide we had on our trip. He even took us to an extra stop. So very interesting.
Excellent tour guide, George, knowledgeable, humorous and very nice. We saw “Craig na Dun” and Culloden including the Fraser Clan stone, the battlefield, monument and the museum. We stopped to see some beautiful horses and toured Cawdor Castle which is beautiful. I recommend this highly! Go Highlander can be booked directly on their website.
Our guide, Sarah, was excellent! Her knowledge of the area was extensive, and she shared information in a way that was both engaging and informative. She was clearly passionate about the history and sights we visited, which made the experience even more enjoyable. My only criticism concerns the ticket pricing. Given the cost of the tour, I was a bit surprised to learn that admission to the castle and the battlefield museum required additional fees. In fairness, I may have overlooked the details when booking, but I had assumed the tour was all-inclusive except for lunch. It would be helpful if those extra costs were highlighted more prominently during the booking process so guests know exactly what to expect. Overall, Sarah did an outstanding job, and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Dress for every kind of weather as it can change quickly. There are lots of opportunities to learn about Highland culture which we really appreciated.Our guide George was a fantastic with so much valuable knowledge. He really made sure we had a great experience.
