Inverness Dark Side: Private Tour Exploring Highland Capital's Brutal History
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Highland Council
Uncover the brutal history of Inverness on a private tour exploring the dark side of the Highland Capital. Discover beheadings, lost spirits, and more in this engaging 90-minute journey.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Inverness Castle - 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!
  • Old High St Stephen’s Church - 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.
  • Balnain - Visit Balnain House in Inverness and discover its dark past, watch out for some ghosts in the windows!
  • Ness Bridge, Inverness - See the Tomnahurich Cemetery and discover its fairytale history… or is it worse than that?
  • Eden Court Theatre - Look out for the ghosts of Eden Court, you never know when you’ll spot them!
  • Cavell Gardens - Hear stories of war and sadness at Cavell Gardens.
What's Included
  • Expert, local guide
Additional Information

Join your guide as you traverse through the ruthless history of the Highland Capital. In this 90 minute tour, discover the tales of public executions and extreme punishments that occurred on the very lanes which are calm and serene today.

Though we can’t promise you’ll see a ghost, you’ll surely hear of lost souls and spirits that will make you think twice about this enchanting city, which has endured earthquakes, floods, and fires before it gained its much-loved status.

Discover the stories of a heroic knight and precarious standing stones, explore the burial sites of important personalities while uncovering proof of their heinous practices. Rest assured, your guide will keep you safe as we tread a path of bones – ideally as night falls, although we will try to adjust timing as per requests when feasible.

Location
VisitScotland Inverness iCentre
High Street
Please meet your guide outside Visit Scotland iCentre or let us know where you'd like to meet.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Abcame58
Oct 18, 2023
Walking tour of Inverness - We did took a dark walking tour with Elaine. She did an excellent job, very informative. We learned more about some of the dark history of Inverness. Would definitely book with them again on future visits. Thank you for an amazing tour. Karen Wainscott.
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