The Essential Highland Tour from Inverness or Port of Invergordon

Duration 8 hours Languages Available Human tour guide - Portuguese Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Robertson's - The Larder & Highland Cows - Beauly 11/13 Tomich Beauly Scotland IV4 7AS Local farm shop in Beauly selling local products and Scottish products and gifts. It is the home of the Heilan Coos (Highland Cows) Katie-Morag and Jamie MacKenzie Fraser. They also have an alpaca family! Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Beauly Beauly The beautiful village of Beauly captures the true spirit of the Scottish Highlands. Its name comes from the French beau lieu meaning beautiful place — and it’s easy to see why. Surrounded by rolling farmland ancient woodland and dramatic hills Beauly is a place where time slows down and Highland life shines through. Duration: Not Available Stop At: Loch Ness Scottish Highlands Driving on we will be heading towards the famous and mysterious Loch Ness. Loch Ness is 22.5 miles long and it is the biggest loch in the UK by volume with enough fresh water to supply England and Wales. After having seen Nessie (yes you did see Nessie!) we will be taking you to the ancient ruins of Urquhart Castle by Loch Ness. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Urquhart Castle A82 Drumnadrochit Urquhart Castle is one of Scotland’s most dramatic and beloved landmarks. Its weathered stone walls and sweeping views tell the story of more than a thousand years of Highland history — from medieval battles to Jacobite uprisings.Today visitors can explore the castle ruins climb the Grant Tower for breathtaking panoramas of the loch and imagine life within its walls when clans once defended these lands. On a clear day the views are simply unforgettable — and if you’re lucky you might just catch a glimpse of something mysterious moving in the waters below!Admission fee to Urquhart Castle is approximately £20.00 per person (tbc) and I recommend booking the tickets in advance during the high season. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Inverness Inverness Inverness is a small but vibrant city in the Scottish Highlands often referred to as the “Capital of the Highlands.” It sits at the northeast end of the Great Glen where the River Ness flows from Loch Ness into the Moray Firth. The River Ness runs through the city crossed by elegant pedestrian bridges and lined with scenic walkways.*** Lunch and shop opportunity*** Duration: 2 hours Stop At: Clava Cairns Balnuaran of Clava Scottish Highlands Dated 4 000 years ago Clava Cairns is a Bronze Age cemetery located a few minutes from Culloden Battlefield. The well-preserved prehistoric site invites us to explore how the past civilisation utilised the area to make their sacred rituals. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Culloden Battlefield Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre Culloden Moor A must-visit place while visiting the Inverness area. Approximately 15 minutes from the city centre you will find the battlefield where the deadliest battle happened - the year was 1746. Jacobite supporters seeking to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British thrones gathered to fight the Duke of Cumberland's government troops.Culloden was the last pitched battle on British soil and in less than an hour around 1 300 men were slain – about 1 250 of them Jacobites. Duration: 1 hour Additional Information Service animals allowed Suitable for all physical fitness levels Inclusions Phone charger Traveler Pickup Information Pick-up in Inverness: the driver-guide will be waiting for your party at the reception or in front of the property you are staying at. Pick-up at Invergordon Cruise Port: The meeting point is by the independent tour operators' meeting point. The driver-guide will be holding a whiteboard sign with your name on it. Voucher Info Mobile or paper ticket accepted The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the More in Moray Tours and Transport in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.