8-Seater Bus Tour: Gems of Easter Ross and Sutherland from Inverness
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83 Ratings
Highland Council
Embark on an 8-seater bus tour to explore the hidden gems of Easter Ross and Sutherland from Inverness. Discover stunning scenery, rich history, and cultural wonders along the way.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Happy Tours - Meet and Greet in front of the Columba Hotel for departure of all our tours
Meet at 8:45am for tour deoarture at 9:00am
- Carn Liath Broch - See one of Scotland’s most unique and enigmatic ancient monuments - the ruins of an Iron Age round tower
- Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve - Glimpse some of the wildlife that inhabit the nature reserve including seals, otters and maybe even an osprey
- Dunrobin Castle and Gardens - We stop here for entry to Castle, Castle Gardens and Falconry Display. This Castle is one of the oldest inhabited houses in Scotland.
The falconry display is awesome and you will be amazed at the display they do for you
- Dornoch Cathedral - We come here for a lunch time stop and site seeing. A visit into Dornoch Catherdal which has connections to the Hollywood Eilte is a must and there are plenty of small shops to peruse and a selection of places to eat.
- Glenmorangie Distillery - Learn from your guide how the award winning single malt has been produced here and matured to preserve it’s unique character since 1843. Take a tasting and enjoy this best selling single malt whisky. See the “giraffe neck”stills and perhaps take home a wee souvenir. A full tour is not included as time does not allow for this
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Entrance to Dunrobin Castle
- Cost of Whisky Tastings
- Full Whisky Tour of Glenmorangie (time does not allow for this)
Additional Information
Just a short distance from Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, lie some extraordinary locations not typically visited by the usual traveler.
Why not venture into the stunning Easter Ross and Sutherland regions, with their captivating landscapes and places rich in history and culture? Explore some of the remarkable ‘hidden treasures’ listed in this intriguing itinerary, designed to offer a unique adventure for those exploring this magnificent corner of the world.
Tour Highlights:
Carn Liath Broch • Dunrobin Castle • Loch Fleet Nature Reserve •Dornoch • Dornoch Cathedral •Glenmorangie Distillery
Please note, this tour is not accessible to guests from a cruise ship docked in the Port of Invergordon. The tour’s meeting point is 25 miles away from the ship, and we cannot guarantee you’d return in time for your ship’s departure.
- Children (ages 6 to 17) must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions so dress appropiately
- Due to the duration of the tour this is not recommended for children under 6
- Booster seats are available on request
- 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.
Location
7 Ness Walk
Ness Walk
Leaves from in front of the Columba Hotel or from your accommodation if on the tour route at 8:45 am
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(83 Ratings)
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Nov 30, 2023
An excellent choice - My sister and I toured Scotland in September, 2023 and one of our stops was Inverness. We chose not to rent a car and drive so she picked out this tour and not really knowing about the area we were not disappointed. It was guided by William in a kilt which was a nice touch which also gave you a taste of his clan loyalty. We traveled in a comfortable 8 seater van which made the trip much more intimate. The itinerary was interesting. The view of the Dunrobin Castle from the garden level is unforgettable. At the last stop at the Glenmorangie Distillery we were gathered to taste of wee dram of distilled Scotch (which I passed on) and William (Bill) treated us to some of his wife’s, Mary, homemade shortbread. Such a generous personal gesture❗️
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Nachonance
Oct 18, 2023
Loved the Dunrobin Castle tour and the Glenmongie Whiskey tasting. - Bill, the tour guide, who was a history lecturer, was a treasure! It was an informative, entertaining tour. Loved touring Dunrobin Castle and the whiskey tasting, as well.
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Juanpablo_g
Oct 14, 2023
Dubrobin Castle a beautiful site to see. - The castle was great. Our tour guide Drew was very knowledgeable and personable. He made the drive interesting. He oicked a good place for lunch and directed us to excellent sites.
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Maryb505
Sep 20, 2023
Lovely tour in every way! - We could not have asked for a better experience as we traveled to and toured the Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery. The castle was magnificent and was the inspiration for the Disney princess castles. The beautiful grounds provided the perfect environment for a lovely stroll as well as a falconry exhibit. We thoroughly enjoyed the tasting at the Glenmorangie Distillery along with commentary and explanation from our guide. We were so fortunate to have had Stewart as our guide. He provided a pleasant, calm, and caring environment while filling our trip with interesting information at every turn. Both trips we’ve taken with Happy Tours were well worth the time.
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Helen_c
Sep 15, 2023
Scottish history and whiskey tasting. - Bill had a weather of knowledge about the history of the castle and its place in Scottish history. Was also knowledgeable in leading the tour group in the art of whiskey tasting.
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Mary_s
Aug 29, 2023
A well spent day with a fantastic guide! - Stuart was a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide! The small intimate group made for a very enjoyable day. A few fantastic highlights made for a relaxing and less hectic day trip while seeing gorgeous sites!
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David_b
Aug 20, 2023
Traveling the Highlands with Stuart - The extraordinarily informative efforts of our guide Stuart. At every stop and along the way we were treated to a wealth of information and unique insights.
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Z9742xxkeithp
Aug 13, 2023
Good tour excellent castle to visit - This was a good tour and one I’d recommend. The distillery was interesting but the castle stills the show.
Amazing place and the gardens are second to none. The Duke who held the property isn’t the most honorable but what a place!
The Falcons show is a must see as well.
Craig is a good guide who will watch out for you, a safe driver, shares good knowledge and I heck of a nice guy
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Leslie_b
Aug 3, 2023
A great way to travel - It was a relaxing trip. We weren’t rushed. Stuart have lots of interesting facts and stories. Seeing the Cairn was a pleasant surprise
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Teri_w
Sep 22, 2023
Great tour but felt rushed - The castle was wonderful, the falcon presentation was so interesting, & Drew was a great tour guide. I didn’t have time to finish the castle viewing or get a pic with the falcon.
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