Invergordon Cruise Excursion - Castle ,Whisky and History Tour

The Highlight of the Tour is the visit to Dunrobin Castle and Gardens which includes a falconry display twice a day in the gardens. The Tour also explores classic Highland Scenery, a one hour visit to the historic town of Dornoch, great Food & Drink and we complete the Tour with a visit to a Whisky Distillery

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15 min

   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.

2. 2

   Dunrobin Castle and Gardens

   2 hours

   Dunrobin Castle is a stately home in Sutherland, in the Highland area of Scotland, and the family seat of the Earl of Sutherland and the Clan Sutherland. It is located 1 mile north of Golspie, and approximately 5 miles south of Brora, overlooking the Dornoch NOTE - DUNROBIN CASTLE IS CLOSED FROM NOVEMBER TO APRIL Only the outside of the Castle can be visited during these months.

3. 3

   Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve

   15 min

   The most visible mammals at Loch Fleet are seals: common seals can be seen from the public road at Skelbo year round, and grey seals visit during the winter months. Otter and pipistrelle bats are also found here, along with other typical Scottish land mammals such as roe deer, fox, pine marten, and weasel. Red squirrels and Scottish wildcats have been recorded in the area,

4. 4

   Dornoch

   1 hour

   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

5. 5

   Balblair Distillery

   1 hour

   Explore the history behind the oldest working distillery in the Northern Highlands, whilst gaining an insight into the importance of their exceptionally slow and patient methods as well as the role of their proud and dedicated distillers.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.