• Culloden Battlefield - Explore the renowned historic battlefield featured in the Outlander series and books, along with the visitor center.
• Clava Cairns - Occasionally, visits to Clava Cairns are included, which served as inspiration for the Outlander books and TV series.
• Inverness - Discover the city by exploring its old churches, shops, River Ness, castle, cathedral, and more. For Outlander enthusiasts, the guide will highlight relevant locations. Enjoy local bars from the 1800s, such as The Gellions and Black Friars.
• Inverness Castle - Key Features
  • Impressive red sandstone towers overlooking the river.
  • North and South Towers offer stunning views over Inverness and the Great Glen.
  • A statue of Flora MacDonald, a heroine of the Jacobite Rising, stands outside, facing the River Ness.

Experience the castle and explore Inverness’s shopping or historical sites for 3 hours, dividing your time between the two. Entry to this enchanting new experience, which underwent a £40 million refurbishment, is included.

• Loch Ness Region - Visit South Loch Ness and enjoy the clear waters. Venture off the beaten path to Dores, a charming village on the banks of Loch Ness. You might even meet Steve, the local Nessie hunter.
• Robertson’s Farm Shop Beauly - Explore a charming farm shop near Beauly. Interact with or feed Highland cows. Jamie and Katie-Morag await your visit.

• Castle entrance fee included in the booking price.

Please Note: If booking this tour for 2026, you will visit the newly refurbished Inverness Castle, with entry included.

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This tour stands out as it takes you to the very edge of Loch Ness, allowing you to touch or walk into the water. Unlike most other tour companies that visit the steep side of Loch Ness and only stop for photos, this tour offers a unique experience.

The bus tour from Invergordon includes highlights from Outlander, Culloden, Castles, Loch Ness, and Nessie! It offers a comprehensive experience in just one day and is both affordable and excellent value for money. Full details of all tours and booking information are available on our website.

Please verify the tour times on our website, as the times listed here are approximate. Generally, tours depart 30 minutes to 1.5 hours after the ship’s arrival and return at least 1 hour before the ship’s departure. For more details, please visit our website.

We aim to conduct this tour in a 4, 8, 16, or 33-seater vehicle. Thank you.

• Wheelchair travellers difficult

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