• Cawdor Castle - Featuring turreted towers, exquisite interiors, and enchanting gardens, this captivating 14th-century Scottish castle combines legend, history, and stunning scenery. Nestled within ancient woodlands, it is a must-see for visitors exploring the Scottish Highlands.

Upon arrival, collect an audio guide in your preferred language and explore at your leisure. Inside, journey through centuries of aristocratic life—from the grand Drawing Room adorned with Renaissance portraits and intricate plasterwork to the Tapestry Bedroom showcasing impressive 17th-century Flemish wall hangings. Be sure to visit the renowned Thorn Tree Room, where an ancient tree dramatically emerges through the floorboards.

Outside, delight in the beautiful gardens: the formal Flower Garden, the Walled Garden with exotic plants and meandering paths, and the Wild Garden leading into 750 acres of forest trails. You have approximately 90 minutes to explore, visit the café, and browse the gift shops. WOW guests can also enjoy a packed lunch.

Entrance & audio guide are included in the tour price.

• Culloden Battlefield - Our first stop is at Culloden Battlefield, one of the UK’s most significant battlefields. Here, your guide will animate the landscape on a 30-minute walking tour, captivating you with the tale of the last pitched battle on British soil; the Jacobite uprising of 1746. As you stand on the windswept moor, it’s easy to envision the courage, sacrifice, and sorrow that unfolded here, with echoes of the past lingering in the stillness. The haunting beauty of the landscape, combined with its tragic history, offers a profoundly moving experience that will remain with you long after you depart.
• Clava Cairns - Clava Cairns is an exceptionally well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery, constructed around 4,000 years ago. Scattered across the site are a variety of intriguing structures – passage graves, ring cairns, a kerb cairn, and atmospheric standing stones. While the history alone makes this a fascinating stop, it is also a must-visit for Outlander fans. Diana Gabaldon has described Clava Cairns as the “spiritual home of Craigh na Dun,” and many visitors say it feels like stepping directly into the world of Claire and Jamie.
• Loch Ness - Our next stop is the picturesque Dores Beach, on the serene south shores of Loch Ness — offering one of the most breathtaking views in the entire UK! Take a stroll along the pebbled shore and absorb the stunning panorama or, if he’s not off on a Nessie-hunting mission, you might even encounter resident monster hunter Steve Feltham, who has been searching for the Loch Ness Monster here for over 30 years and offers some very memorable souvenirs. There’s also a traditional Scottish pub right on the loch’s edge, where you may wish to enjoy a local beer or a wee dram of whisky (subject to opening hours).

• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Cawdor Castle entrance fee (and audio guide)

• Lunch/refreshments
• Gratuities

Our shore excursions departing from the Port of Invergordon allow you to discover the finest aspects of the local region. As a local Highland company, we provide highly experienced tour guides and comfortable mini-coaches. We offer more than just tours; we provide an opportunity to fall in love with the place we call home. Join one of our tours to understand why we cherish the Highlands so deeply!

As the sole Visit Scotland 5-star accredited tour operator in Invergordon, a top-quality experience is assured.

• If your ship fails to dock we will give you a full refund

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