Private Inverness Dark Side Tour

Join your guide on a journey through the brutal history of the Highland Capital. You’ll learn about beheadings and worse on this 90 minute exploration of the dark past of these now peaceful streets. Ghost sightings not guaranteed, but stories of lost spirits and souls will make you take a second look at this charming city that has seen earthquakes, floods and fires bring devastation long before it became the universally popular destination it is today. Learn about a knight in shining armour and standing stones we can only hope do not fall over, visit the graves of important figures and find hard evidence of their gruesome habits. Your guide will keep you safe as we follow a trail of bones – ideally in the evening, although we will alternate accommodate timing requests where possible.

1. 1

   The Inverness Castle Experience

   10 min

   See the Inverness Castle and discover its spooky history and the many bloody sieges that have taken place here. From Jacobite risings to a criminal court house, this castle has seen it all! (exterior visit only)

2. 2

   Old High St Stephen's Church

   10 min

   See the Old High Church in Inverness and wander the spooky cemetery, view bullet holes in the side of the church and learn about it's executions (exterior visit only)

3. 3

   Balnain

   10 min

   Visit Balnain House in Inverness and discover its dark past, watch out for some ghosts in the windows! (exterior visit only)

4. 4

   Tomnahurich

   10 min

   Learn about some of the people now represented on the stones of the Cemetery

5. 5

   Eden Court Theatre

   10 min

   Look out for the ghosts of Eden Court, you never know when you'll spot them! (exterior visit only)

6. 6

   Cavell Gardens

   10 min

   Hear stories of war and sadness at Cavell Gardens.

7. 7

   Ness Bridge, Inverness

   20 min

   See the Tomnahurich Cemetery and discover its fairytale history... or is it worse than that?

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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