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Alness

Dive into Alness, where the lush Scottish Highlands meet the shimmering Cromarty Firth! Stroll along the scenic riverside, savor local whiskey at charming distilleries, and explore the vibrant community spirit. Don’t miss the stunning views from nearby hills! Alness is a delightful blend of nature and culture that invites adventure at every turn—let it enchant you!

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5/5
8 h

Outlander Experience

Not only will we take you to the real life locations, we will paint a picture of lasting memories and leave you with the true essence of the Highlands, both past and present.

$963.26
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5/5

Invergordon Private Tour: Fort George, Cawdor Castle & Loch Ness

Experience the Scottish Highlands on a Private, Tailored Tour with one of the Macaulay team. This experience can be enjoyed as a cruise excursion from Invergordon Port. Begin at Fort George, Britain’s mightiest artillery fortress and still home to the legendary Black Watch regiment. Next, step back in time at Cawdor Castle, historic home of the Thanes of Cawdor and linked to Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Browse James Pringle Weavers for authentic Highland cashmere, tartans, and local gifts, then pause at the serene Loch Ness, a hidden gem off the main tourist route, perfect for walks along the shore and perhaps a glimpse of Nessie. Time permitting, visit Robertson’s Highland Cows in Beauly. Meet the iconic shaggy Highland cows, snap memorable photos, & browse local artisan products. This tour is fully customizable, small-group friendly, and designed to give you an authentic, memorable Highland experience beyond ordinary sightseeing. Tickets included for Cawdor Castle and Fort George.

$1,136.65
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5/5
7 h

Inverness Outlander Tour

Our outlander tour is unique we follow the story and show you the true historic places linked with season 1 We dont visit the muselium or castle leoch due to not always been able to gain entry to muselium and you cant go in to castle leoch as its a private home and tours must be pre arranged

$370.50
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5/5
8 h

Tonys Tartan Tours Best Day Trip in the Inverness Area

My tour is unique as I am your personal driver/guide and I am a British Army Veteran with over 25 years service in one of the most famous Scottish Highland Regiments of the British Army and I offer a tour experience like no other. You will be met by me a very experienced and knowledgeable guide dressed in kilt or full Jacobite attire. I will then spend the next 8 or maybe 9 hours with you and during this time I will regale you with stories about monsters, legends, battles, castles, heroes and villains. I guarantee that you will feel totally informed and be well entertained throughout the day. A minimum of 2 guests are required for my tours and therefore your booking may be cancelled if this requirement is not met. I will normally let you know at least 7 days in advance if this happens. If you wish to book a private tour and set your own itinerary please get in touch by either e-mail or mobile and we can negotiate a price that everyone is comfortable with. Hope to see you all soon.

$206.41
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5/5
8 h

Private Outlander & Cawdor Castle Tour

This is a one day totally private tour where you will be taken back in time (not literally! we do not have a DeLorean!)to the real Outlander country, where you will be driven around beautiful historical sites in a luxury Mercedes-Benz V-Class. Take in the sites in complete comfort and luxury and enjoy stories from the past, stunning landscapes and amazing historical sites located within easy reach of Inverness. What you get with the tour: Hotel pickup and drop off Free onboard WiFi Complimentary Bottled water and soft drinks Free Single Malt Whisky on board (just dont drink it all!) Free snacks such as crisps (Chips for you Americans :-) ) Tunnocks Tea Cakes and any other goodies I decide to bring along. I am a professional photographer so I will also take photos of you guys throughout the day and upload them onto a private online gallery for you to download or send off to the printers in the US to be printed in the US and delivered to your door, prints are chargeable.

$440.35
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5/5
6 h

Half Day Black Isle Tour

Embark on your own private tour to the Black Isle in half a day at your own pace. This tour is tailored towards guests who prefer to see locations off the beaten path & who don't have much time for full day tours. Enjoy the beautiful scenery around the Black Isle with sights of the rolling hills of Knockfarrel, Chanonry point and more with your local guide, meet our local residents the Highland Coo's, taste the famous Glen Ord Whisky. The Black Isle has so much to offer under such a small area. We also stop at Wardlaw Mausoleum which is tied with the series Outlander. Travelling time between stops has been fixed into total tour length as well. This tour can be customised as its your private tour. (Within Reasonable Distance/Time)

$522.91
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5/5
9 h

Meandering through The Highlands of Scotland (North)

Let's Meander! North, South, East or West.. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here in The Highlands and Moray, with the secret highlights they reveal. AND/OR do you have a specific requirement or interest? Shall we head for the distilleries, or see how many golf courses we can find? How many Heilan Coos (Highland cattle) can we see in one day? The places we list below aren’t destinations but opportunities. We can decide during the day! All of these tours are available from Inverness. The North & East tours are also available from Invergordon. NORTH The Black Isle, Cromarty Ferry, Loch Fleet Nature Reserve, Dornoch Firth, Millionaire's View, Dunrobin Castle, Portmahomack, Balblair Distillery and Glenmorangie Distillery

$1,032.07
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5/5
8 h

Moray-Shire Tour: Day Trip to Brodie Castle, Fort George & More

Our East Tour shows both the area of Inverness-shire and Moray-Shire. Visit the traditional family Castle of Brodie. 250+ years of Fort George and More with your private vehicle and local tour guide. Full of fun and history of Scotland with some sites of the Famous Outlander series. Travelling time between stops has been fixed into total tour length as well as a Lunch break should guests want to stop for a bite to eat. Local Guide Private Tour Comfortable Air Conditioned Vehicle Customisable to your Taste (within reasonable distance)

$688.04
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4.9/5
8 h

Full-Day Outlander Experience in the Scottish Highlands from Inverness

Depending on the size of your party you will either be in a luxury saloon or a high-end luxury tourer for a larger party. Your party will be able to customize their tour and your guide will discuss the best options for the day depending on your preferences. The success of Diana Gabaldon’s “Outlander” novels, and the resultant TV series, has been something of a phenomenon and has brought a new focus and a virtual explosion of interest to many of the historic sites throughout Scotland.  The Highlands is the centre stage of the unfolding story both in fact and the tapestry of fictional story. You will visit the following places in the company of our driver/guide whose commentary will bring alive the relevance of these visits.

$860.05
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4.9/5

Loch Ness, Outlander and Highlands Private Chauffeur Tour from Inverness

Travel in comfort and luxury in our Mercedes V250 people carrier. Tour Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Highland Castles, Outlander Locations, historic sites and beautiful countryside with our local driver and guide. Bespoke tours off the beaten track to wonderful locations anywhere in the Highlands can be arranged.

$990.78
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4.8/5
4 h

Legendary Tour of the Black Isle from Inverness or Invergordon

You will enjoy a relaxing few hours while you travel around the Black isle in comfort. Your Guide, Johnny will thrill you with stories of old while he takes you to visit some amazing historical sites, like the Old Priory (Which dates back to the13th century) in the beautiful village of Beauly. You will also see and hear the history and culture behind The Black Isle's villages and towns. You will even get to decide which version of just why this piece of land has become known as the Black Isle... intrigued? Book this tour and find out :)

$187.15
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4.7/5
10 h

Inverness: The Cairngorms, Culloden, and Speyside Whisky Tour

This one-day tour from Inverness takes you to some of the most important historical sites in the North of Scotland. Discover how battles were fought and lands defended in Scotland's past, all while travelling through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Cairngorms and learning about how the Whisky Industry shaped the area. Our first stop is Culloden Battlefield, where the Jacobite Rising came to an end. After this, we head to Clava Cairns – giving a glimpse into what life was like over 4000 years ago. We then travel to Fort George, an imposing fort built in the wake of the Battle of Culloden that you will have already learned all about at the previous stops. We then head to the iconic Brodie Countryfare for lunch. After lunch, we’ll head to Cardhu Distillery. Founded in 1824 by a whisky smuggler and his wife, this Speyside Distillery. After enjoying Cardhu, we’ll begin our journey home to Inverness, taking time to drive through the stunning Cairngorms.

$101.83
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4.5/5
8 h

The Black Isle

The Black Isle The Bonnie Black Isle is, on a bright summer’s day, not black. Nor, on any other day is it an island. “Bonnie” (Scots for “beautiful”) however, it assuredly is and it affords the visitor many beautiful views, seascapes, wildlife and places of interest. The “Isle” is in fact a peninsula strategically lying between the broad expanses of two Firths, Moray and Cromarty.

$894.46
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The Pictish Trail

We’ll explore the impact of the Picts on this majestic landscape. Known as ‘Picti’ by the Romans, meaning ‘Painted Ones’ in Latin, these northern tribes constituted the largest kingdom in Dark Age Scotland. 13th century Fortrose Cathedral with a brief stop at Chanonry Point to see if we can spot any dolphins. Then on to Groam House Museum to learn about their collection of carved Pictish stones from the 8th century AD. On to Cromarty. An enchanting wee town, perfect for a brief wander and a coffee before boarding the ferry and off to explore the Pictish sites and stones at Nigg, Shandwick and Hilton of Cadboll. Look at for random mermaids!! There’s a great lunch opportunity here before continuing on our journey to meet a Pictish Queen at The Tarbat Discovery Centre, Portmahomack, the epi-centre of the 8th century Pictish monastic estate. We can take a quick diversion out to see Tarbat Ness lighthouse before taking in our final Pictish stone of the day, the Edderton Cross Slab.

$1,032.07
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5/5
12 h

Isle of Skye Adventure from Inverness

This is a Tour that you cannot miss out on when you are up in the Highlands. The road trip alone is filled with jaw dropping views that would make you want to stop at every point. Our selection will ensure you get to see the best of the best. The Isle of Skye is as magical as it can get. Please be aware that it is not feasible to visit all the interesting places of Skye in a day. To make the most of your visit, we offer two distinct Options, focusing on either the North-East (see Tour Detail item 6) or the South-West (see Tour Detail item 7) of the island. This allows for a more in-depth and enjoyable experience within the available time. Whichever Option you choose will have the added time of the other option on it. Our Itinerary can change at any time due to unforeseen situations like Castle private events, Operating hours of Exhibition Centres, Distilleries, etc. Rest assured that we can take you to other equally amazing alternative Attraction.

$752.27
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5/5

Culloden, Loch Ness + More

Your guide worked at Culloden Battlefield for many years where he taught Highland History and demonstrated how weapons were used at that time. He has a wealth of knowledge in the local area as well as the battle itself. You will be accompanied onto the field of Culloden with an expert on the 18th Century Highlands and Clan Life. Our tour covers a wide range of famous attractions. From visiting a world-renowned castle on the shores of Loch Ness to sampling Whisky with a dram or two in the Black Isle's last remaining distillery. Experience local life at a Farm with Highland Hairy Coos and other lovable animals. Taste local food and wander around quaint charming villages. Please know that the Itinerary can change at any time due to unforeseen situations like Castle private events, Operating hours of Exhibition Centres, Distilleries, etc. Rest assured that we can take you to other equally amazing alternative Attraction.

$550.43
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5/5
4 h 30 mins

Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava and whisky/gin tour from Inverness.

Private tour exclusive to your group. An experienced Local in a Kilt will guide you on a wonderful tour of Inverness and the surrounding area, Loch Ness, Highland Cows, Whisky, Gin, Battlefields, Ancient Cairns and if you are lucky a private bagpipe solo. You will enjoy learning about the local culture, History and folk lore from a real highlander. This tour suits all ages and can be tailored to suit each groups needs. The tour guide will liaise with each group to make sure they get the experience they desire. The attractions shown can be changed to include any specific requests. for example if you don't want a distillery we can change to visit a castle. choice of minivan for groups of 1 to 8 people or Luxury Landrover for smaller groups up to 4 people

$506.40
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5/5

Private Invergordon Shore Excursion of the Highlands (12 Pax Max)

Welcome to our highly rated Invergordon Shore Excursion Experience the Scottish Highlands from Invergordon with a 5-Star, Women-Owned, Locally Operated Tour Company Our separate guide and driver allows us to give your group the attention it deserves. Our guide accompanies you on the majority of the stops and we also give you free time to enjoy the area. You will see Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, the city of Inverness, and Loch Ness, including getting to meet the Loch Ness Monster Hunter! The tour ends with a visit to Singleton Distillery. There is also an option to add on a visit to cawdor castle for an additional fee. In between stops enjoy expert commentary on the history, folklore and customs of the area, Scottish music, authentic snacks and drinks, and most of all fantastic craic! While we love our itinerary, we know all groups are different and welcome changes to the day to match your preferences. Please just reach out and we can create your dream tour!

$860.05
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5/5

Isle of Skye from Inverness Private Tour

One day private tour from the Inverness area to the Isle of Skye. You will be guided by a local in a kilt. You will learn about the area, the culture, and the history. The chance to see wildlife and the Hairy Highland cows. Fun folklore stories about fairies and giants will pass the time as you travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. See Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Eilean Donan Castle, The Isle of Skye, Portree, The Old Man of Storr, the enchanted waters of Sligachan, the Kintail Mountains, Clachan Duach Burial grounds, and the Invermoriston River.  This is an iconic tour with a guide who will do everything possible to make this a day to remember. Enjoy the luxury of being the only group on the tour and the flexibility that brings. Choice of mini van for groups of 1 to 8 people or luxury Landrover for smaller groups up to 4 people Highland Legends private tours

$1,169.67
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5/5
10 h

Speyside Whisky Trails from Inverness

Travel through the heart of Speyside, home to world renowned whiskies amidst beautiful scenery. This is a tour for both the novice and the connoisseur. You can enjoy your tour as much as you possibly can without having to worry about the drive. Your tour will include 1 Distillery tour with any available Distilleries listed in our itinerary. You will then be visiting as many distilleries that you can within the tour duration. They all offer tastings which we leave up to your discretion to enjoy or you can alternatively choose to simply wander about their impressive stunning grounds. We strongly advise against booking distillery tours on your own, as this can disrupt the tour itinerary. However, if you have already made a booking, please let us know in advance so we can adjust our schedule accordingly.

$550.43
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