Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness

Enjoy an 8-hour trip to get a flavor of the lush hills and glens in and around the world famous and mysterious Loch Ness. Experience tastes of this unique culture, history and landscape. The private tour will be in a comfortable, air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus that seats up to 8 people. Relax with your Professional, Scottish, kilted tour guide as they take you on a journey to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle , Beauly , Glen Ord Distillery, Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns. This tour is NOT available to people who are on a cruise ship in the Port of Invergordon. This is because the meeting point for this tour is 25 miles from the ship and we can't guarantee at the end of the tour you would be back on time for your ship to sail.

1. 1

   Happy Tours

   15 min

   Meet and Greet in front of the Columba Hotel for departure of all our tours. Meet at 8:45am.

2. 2

   Loch Ness

   Pass by

   As we head towards Urquhart Castle see this world famous loch that holds the most volume of fresh water of any lochs in Scotland. Perhaps you might see it's most famous inhabitant - Nessie!

3. 3

   Urquhart Castle

   1.3 hours

   Stop here and visit this iconic ruined castle. Hear the history and folklore from your guide, watch the short welcome video and take some photos of the castle and spectacular view down the loch

4. 4

   Robertson's - The Larder & Highland Cows - Beauly

   20 min

   Meet the fabulous Highland Coos Katie Morag and Jamie Fraser. See the comical Alpacas and perhaps buy some fabulous gifts or food from the Farm Shop itself.

5. 5

   The Singleton Distillery

   45 min

   Learn about the single malt whisky produced at the distillery and view the new exhibition centre. Your guide will tell you all about the Whisky production and if you wish you can take a tasting that suits your needs.

6. 6

   Beauly

   1 hour

   Stop here for a lunch break and to visit some of the wonderful local cafes (including an award-winning deli) and shops that this medieval burgh has to offer.

7. 7

   Culloden Battlefield

   1 hour

   Experience the feelings evoked by standing on the site of the last pitched battle fought on British mainland soil. Your guide will take you round around the battlefield showing you Memorial Clan Markers, the Memorial Cairn and much much more

8. 8

   Clava Cairns

   30 min

   Have a guided tour around the prehistoric site and marvel at the Standing Stones and Burial Cairns, learning their history from your guide.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum age is 6 years
• Children (ages 6 to 17) must be accompanied by an adult
• Operates in all weather conditions so dress appropriately
• Booster seats are available on request

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