North Highland Tour Dunrobin Castle & More From invergordon Port
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Discover some of the most amazing sights, sounds and tastes the Highlands has to offer with tours from Invergordon cruise port. Our local guide will meet you as you disembark from your cruise ship and take you on a Scottish Highland shore excursion like no other. Go on your own personal Highland adventure, taking in the natural beauty of Millionaire’s View and the Falls of Shin. Delve into the history of Dunrobin Castle, gardens and grounds,on to loch fleet were you can see seals and loads of sea birds , and then take time for culture and shopping at the famous town of Dornoch. Finally sample one of our well-known exports, the ‘water of life,’ at Glenmorangie Distillery, before heading back in good time to re-join your ship. Always a personal tour experience - guaranteed Tours with that personal touch. We only take small groups of 4, 6 and 8 on our tours, which means you always get the very best experience.
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Alness is an attractive village with lots of floral displays. and then on to dornoch view point 30 min drive
The Dornoch Firth is a firth on the east if Highland, in northern Scotland. It forms part of the boundary between Ross and Cromarty to the south, and Sutherland, to the North. Together with Lock Fleet it is a designed as a Special Protection Are (SPA) for wildlife conservation purposes. Additionally, together with Morrich More, it has the designation of Special Area of Conservation. In 1991 the Firth was bridged, the new Dornoch Bridge providing a shorter route on the A9 road between Inverness and Thurso; until then traffic had to go by way of Bonar Bridge at the head of the inlet. A hill in Easter Ross, Struie Hill rises to 373m(1223 feet) to the south of the Dornoch Firth, 7 miles (11km) northwest of Tain. The B9176 Struie Road from Alness to Bonar Bridge was a former drove road develop in 1810-15 by the Commission for Highland Roads and Bridges. and then on to millionaire view point 10 min drive
Millionaire View Point, Struie Hill, where you will see most spectacular views in the Scotland. Remember to take your camera! and then on to the falls of shin 30 min drive
Fantastic place to see a waterfall on the River Shin, if you are lucky you may see salmon leaping up the the waterfall! and then on to dunrobin castle 30 min drive
Dunrobin Castle is a wonderful majestic castle, sitting on the shores of the North Sea, only one mile on the north of Village of Golspie. It has 189 rooms and one of the most beautiful gardens. Magnificent Falconry Displays can be seen here. and then on to loch fleet 15 min drive
Whether you have a passion for plants, a fascination for birds or fancy doing some seal and otter spotting, Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve provides a place to experience nature's delights in a magnificent setting. Linger on the edge of the tidal basin at low tide to watch the intense feeding activity of hungry wading birds. Walk onto the sand dunes and you can enjoy the carpet of wildflowers that nestles on the dunes against a grey lichen backdrop. Or wander in the woodland and smell the fresh scent of pine needles, whilst searching out rare pinewood plants. and then on to the wonderful village of dornoch 15 min drive
From Dunrobin, it’s a short drive to the town of Dornoch, former royal burgh and home to some of the most gorgeous beaches and coasts in the Highlands. Famous for its 400 years of golfing history, Dornoch is a popular destination for visitors. The beautiful town centre and Cathedral are straight out of a painting and steeped in history. Spend some time perusing the many boutique shops offering the finest of local food and craft, as well as the 13th-century Cathedral, for around 1 hour. and then on to glenmorangie distillery 20 min drive
Finally, the road takes us to Glenmorangie Distillery, one of the most famous whisky distilleries in Scotland, also known as the ‘vale of tranquillity.’ Learn more about the whisky-making process perfected by the ‘Men of Tain,’ legendary craftsmen who make the famous blends using traditional methods passed down through the generations. Round off your adventure by tasting a dram of the award-winning whisky on offer, before heading back towards Invergordon, returning at least 1 hour prior to your ship’s departure. 30 min drive
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(20)
We spent a **wonderful day on August 7 with our guide Jim** during our excursion in the Northern Highlands, departing from the port of Invergordon. The visit to **Dunrobin Castle** was one of the highlights of this superb day. Jim knew how to make the entire excursion particularly interesting thanks to his **excellent knowledge of the region, its history, and its culture**. His explanations were clear, interesting, and always embellished with anecdotes that made the visit even more lively. We also had the chance to experience a truly special moment: **seeing salmon swimming up the waterfall on the salmon river!** It was impressive to watch them fight against the current and jump to continue their journey upstream. A spectacle of nature that we will not forget! We particularly appreciated **Jim's kindness, good humor, availability, and professionalism**. We never felt rushed and the organization of the day was excellent. Between Dunrobin Castle, the magnificent landscapes of the Highlands, and the salmon swimming up the river, this excursion will remain **one of the very beautiful memories of our trip to Scotland**. A big thank you to **Jim** for this wonderful day. **We recommend him without any hesitation!**
HI , GUY AND FAMILY IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver/ guide JIM , We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with us and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again Mike M AND IQBAL @ - Historic & Scenic tours INVERNESS SCOTLAND
WOW! William our guide was a wealth of knowledge!! Brought the history alive. He was a real Highlander and knew how to bring history alive. Do this tour!
HI , TODD AND FAMILY IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver/ guide William , We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with us and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again Mike AND IQBAL @ - Historic & Scenic tours INVERNESS SCOTLAND
Excellent tour, well worth the time to see the sights and hear the history of the area from knowledgable guides.
HI , DANIEL AND FAMILY IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver/ guide GENE , We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with us and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again Mike AND IQBAL @ - Historic & Scenic tours INVERNESS SCOTLAND
We had two vans for our party of 10. Our drivers were amazing! They made sure we saw Highland cows up close, and pulled over several times so we could take pictures! They were friendly and eager to please. Highly recommend!
HI . JACQUELINE. FAMILY AND FRIENDS IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide GENE AND KEITH . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND IQBAL @ historic and scenic tours.com SCOTLAND
Susan did a great job on our tour! She was very informative and mindful of our time. We truly enjoyed the tour!
HI .TWYLETT AND FAMILY IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide SUSAN. We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND IQBAL @ historic and scenic tours.com SCOTLAND
We had a fantastic day with Roy visiting sites throughout the Inverness Highlands area. We had booked the Northern Highlands Tour - but after speaking with our traveling friends (huge Outlander fans), we asked Roy if we would be able to visit the sites that were on their list. He let us know that we would need to do the Southern Highlands and withing 10 minutes had come up with a route and plan that met both our needs. He had us to Cawder Castle before any tour buses and from that point, we knew we were in good hands. Thank you again for a memorable day.
HI JEFFREY, FAMILY AND FRIENDS IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide ROY . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND IQBAL @ historic and scenic tours.com SCOTLAND
We had a fantastic day exploring with our guide, Kate. The meeting point was easy to find and the day was spent doing exactly what we wanted to do. Dunrobin Castle is a gorgeous place as well as the many other places we visited. Thank you 😊
HI CATHY, FAMILY AND FRIENDS IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide KATE . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND IQBAL @ historic and scenic tours.com SCOTLAND
William was a fabulous tour guide! He was at the pick up point on time, ready for our day’s adventure. He regaled us with historical facts, along with a lot of humor and maybe just a wee bit of fiction., and showed us a great deal of the Scottish countryside. Was born near where we went and had a lot of local knowledge, even from 600 years ago. You will not be disappointed in all you see and hear on this amazing journey. All four of us agree, William was fabulous!
HI RICHARD FAMILY AND FRIENDS IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide WILLIAM . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND IQBAL @ historic and scenic tours.com SCOTLAND
Our guide Kaite was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, warm, funny and went out of her way to get less mobile guests accommodated. Absolutely wonderful host!! Able to explain everything about the area, very much appreciated her extra care and attention. Every sight we visited was am wonderful.
HI .SHERRI and FAMILY IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide KATE . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND IQBAL @ historic and scenic tours.com SCOTLAND
Our guide, Lewis, met us at the port complete with kilt and sporran. We made our way northwards stopping at various lookout locations to admire the breathtaking views. Falls of Shin was our next stop and we were lucky to see salmon leaping. We had lunch in Dornoch, a pretty and quaint small village, and experienced tasty fish and chips. Next we saw seals and crane and made our way to Dunrobin Castle. The falconry demonstration (lasted half an hour) was informative and fun, the gardens were pretty and the castle was worth a visit. We went into the castle at about 3.30pm so it was quiet and easy to get round. A beautiful day trip and what a beautiful part of the world. Would recommend the trip to anyone - well worth it!
HI .SHARON AND FAMILY IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide LEWIS . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND IQBAL @ historic and scenic tours.com SCOTLAND
