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John O'Groats Tour: Explore Northern Scotland
4.6
279 Ratings
Highland Council
Explore the farthest northern point of mainland Britain with our 1-day tour from Inverness! Experience the beauty of Loch Fleet, delve into the history of Dunrobin Castle, and soak in the breathtaking landscapes all in one day from Inverness, the heart of the Highlands.
Explore the farthest northern point of mainland Britain with our 1-day tour from Inverness! Experience the beauty of Loch Fleet, delve into the history of Dunrobin Castle, and soak in the breathtaking landscapes all in one day from Inverness, the heart of the Highlands.
Duration:
11 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Loch Fleet - The tour sets off from Inverness, heading north to Loch Fleet, where there is a chance to see seals and various bird species. Be sure to have your camera ready!
- Golspie Gallery - The journey continues to the charming village of Golspie, located on the North Sea coast beside Ben Bhraggie. This delightful seaside resort features…
- Loch Fleet - The tour sets off from Inverness, heading north to Loch Fleet, where there is a chance to see seals and various bird species. Be sure to have your camera ready!
- Golspie Gallery - The journey continues to the charming village of Golspie, located on the North Sea coast beside Ben Bhraggie. This delightful seaside resort features long sandy beaches. Take some time here for refreshments before proceeding to Dunrobin Castle.
- Dunrobin Castle and Gardens - Situated in Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle serves as the ancestral home of Clan Sutherland. With its towering spires, it resembles a French chateau and offers stunning views of the Moray Firth. Visitors can explore the magnificent stately home, gardens, and museum (optional extra) and enjoy refreshments in the tearoom.
- Helmsdale Beach - A stop at Helmsdale Clearance provides an opportunity for photos and to learn about the area’s history.
- Wick - The tour pauses in the vicinity of the historic Viking Settlement of Wick for lunch.
- John O’ Groats - Following the visit to Wick, the tour proceeds to John O’Groats, the northernmost point on the British mainland. Here, visitors can walk along the cliff path, capture a memorable photo at the signpost, enjoy breathtaking coastal views, and possibly observe local wildlife. John O’Groats is renowned as one of the UK’s prime locations for spotting Atlantic puffins, grey seals, and occasionally orcas.
- Dunbeath Heritage Museum - The tour continues to Dunbeath Harbour for photo opportunities.
- Brora Beach - A brief stop at Brora Beach allows for photos before returning to Inverness.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Tickets
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Tickets
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is…
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark the bus.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- If you are driving, we recommend parking at the Old Town Rose Street Multi-Storey Car Park, 24 Rose St, IV1 1NQ, conveniently located next to our departure point.
Location
Railway Terrace
Railway Terrace, Inverness, IV1 1NW.
Look out for our coach or our sign on the lamp post.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(279 Ratings)
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Marilyn_s
Oct 4, 2025
Everyone Should do this tour, it is great - This was an awesome tour. Stewart took us to the village of Dornoch for our first stop. It was a great stop and we enjoyed it, just needed a bit more time to see everything. He had a wealth of knowledge about every site. We really enjoyed the falconry demonstration at Dunrobin Castle. We learned a lot about the history of the area. The weather deteriorated by the time we got to John O'Groats and we learned about the history and the charity challenges. The tour was well organized and Stewart was an expert guide. We enjoyed the tour very much thanks to Stewart and his stories.
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Tracit350
Oct 2, 2025
Fantastic Tour to Dunrobin Castle & John O’ Groats! - We had such a wonderful tour with Atis to Dunrobin Castle and John O’ Groats! The bus was super comfy, the stops were well chosen, and everything ran smoothly. Atis made the experience even better with his friendly and knowledgeable approach. Well worth the money—highly recommend!
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T2898dwcherylb
Oct 1, 2025
Willy is the away to a Terrific Tour - Willy was first and foremost a safe driver
He had a fabulous music selection and sometimes we sang along mg upon his encouragement 😃
He was very knowledgeable, conversational, and threw in many clean jokes for free
First time I have taken a guided tour so I can’t compare but I can recommend Willy whenever and wherever he is going!
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Holly_b
Sep 27, 2025
Great tour - Great tour. Willie was an awesome guide. Safely got us from place to place with hilarious commentary along the way way.
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Gayle_r
Sep 27, 2025
Fabulous scenery and... - Fabulous scenery and great stories from Willy, our driver! The coastline was beautiful and it gave us a glimpse of the wonderful highlands beauty and culture.
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Evitap6ron
Sep 26, 2025
Excellent tour - Willi provided exceptional service as both a tour guide and driver. He offered valuable recommendations regarding points of interest, enabling us to optimize our itinerary. A key advantage of the selected destinations was the relatively low volume of tourists.
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Hollybt125bq
Sep 26, 2025
Fantastic tour - Willie was a fantastic guide! He safely transported us to multiple sites with hilarious commentary along the way. Highly recommend,
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Pamela
Sep 25, 2025
A successful trip - Highly recommended! 🌟
The tour was an unforgettable experience – beautiful landscapes, impressive cliffs and fascinating castles. I would particularly like to highlight our tour guide William: very communicative, warm and always open to questions. He made the ride lively and entertaining.
Thanks for this great day – I would book Timberbusch Tours again anytime!
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Discover03487781432
Sep 24, 2025
John O Groats - Marvellous trip to John O Groats and the north of Scotland with our driver and guide Willy. Lovely countryside and views. Highly recommended.
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Amanda_c
Oct 2, 2025
Breathtaking scenery but too many stairs at Dunrobin - The trip was a good way to experience the North of Scotland and the coastal areas and to get a "whistle stop" overview. The views from the coach were breathtaking, of both the coast and the mountains and the villages were pretty and interesting. As expected, with a coach trip, you have to follow the timings of the coach, so you can't linger anywhere and often you have to queue for food and drink which eats into the amount of time you have to spend in each place, but it was lovely to see the views and get out and have a walk in a few places. My favourite part was eating delicious fish and chips on my own, on a bench looking out across the water to the Shetland Islands! However the fish and chips were a bit of a long wait due to lots of other people eating there. Dunrobin castle was a disappointment. You need to know that it is all steps and a lot of them! I had just run the Loch Ness marathon a couple of days before and what with sitting on the coach, my legs struggled to manage to get up and down the steps on and off the coach (which I found tough), let alone all the endless flights of stairs both in the castle and in the gardens. If you can't manage stairs, you can't even get in the castle, if you can manage a few, you can get into the cafe, but the garden is at the bottom of a lot of flights of stairs and there is no ground floor to see in the castle! It's all steps, which were a torture to me! I gave up on attempting to see both the castle and the garden. There is nothing that you can see there if you can't get up and down lots and lots of stairs.
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