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Invergordon Shore Excursions: Loch Ness, Culloden, Cawdor & More

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| Invergordon, Scotland
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from $726.64 per group (up to 8)

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Begin your Highland adventure right from the port — private pickup from Invergordon cruise terminal.
Enjoy a photo stop at Inverness Castle — a Highland landmark with stunning river views.
Your guide Ken at Urquhart Castle — storytelling, scenery, and a dram of Highland charm.
Explore the dramatic ruins of Urquhart Castle overlooking legendary Loch Ness.
Visit Leanach Cottage at Culloden, where the final Jacobite uprising met its tragic end.
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On average, this is booked 31 (0) days in advance.
7 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This is an unforgettable day tour from Invergordon to Loch Ness, taking in some of the most scenic, historic and culturally significant sights available anywhere in Scotland. Our local guide will meet you as you disembark from your cruise ship at the port of Invergordon and take you on your own Highland adventure.

Your tour will start at Beauly Priory, before moving onto the famous Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. We will then travel along the Loch side towards Inverness where we will see St. Andrew’s Cathedral, before moving onto the sacred site of Clava Cairns, home of the famous Outlander series . We then travel a short distance to Culloden Battlefield and our final stop will be Cawdor Castle and Gardens , before returning to Invergordon.

What's Included

  • Comfortable Vehicle
  • Private tour
  • Air-conditioned Vehicle
  • Meals
  • Urquhart Castle/ £13-£14.50 (Admission fee)
  • Cawdor Castle and Grounds / £12.50-£13.50 ( Admission fee)
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Port Office
Shore Road, Invergordon IV18 0HD, UK

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We will start your tour between 8am-10am, meeting you from the Port Gate with your Lead travellers name on our pick up board. Your tour can start 45 minutes after your ship has docked or sooner if possible. You will be returned to the ship one hour before departure.

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Port Office
Shore Road, Invergordon IV18 0HD, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Beauly Priory

Firstly, we proceed along the shore of the Cromarty Firth and make our way to Beauly where we visit Beauly Priory.Beauly Priory was built in the 13th century for an order of Valliscaulian Monks from Dijon in France.Most of the Priory was destroyed by Oliver Cromwell in the 16th century and he removed a lot of the stone to build a citadel. In Inverness when the citadel was destroyed after Cromwell’s death the same stone was then used to build the Dunbar hospital in Inverness – you will see this building later in the day.The Priory was an ancient burial ground for the chiefs of clans Fraser and Mackenzie.Leaving Beauly behind us we make our way over Culnakirk Hill to Drumnadrochit.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Urquhart Castle

After passing through Drumnadrochit and at the top of the hill we stop at Urquhart Castle which sits on a promontory overlooking the loch.Urquhart Castle was once one of Scotland’s largest castles and has been fought over many times with control of the castle passing back and forth between the Scots and the English during the wars of independence.It is near here that St Columba is purported to have seen the loch ness monster in 580 AD, the monster came out of the water to attack one of his disciples and St Columba banished it back to the water.The castle gatehouse was deliberately destroyed in 1692 so it could never be used again as a military stronghold.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Inverness

Continuing back to Inverness we stop at Inverness Cathedral, this is the most northerly Anglican cathedral in the UK and was completed in 1866.Driving through Inverness we pass the Old High Church where the Jacobite prisoners were held after Culloden before they were executed in the graveyard, you can still see musket ball marks on the church wall where the executions happened. Opposite the Old High Church you will see the Dunbar Hospital, built with stones from Cromwell’s citadel, the stones originally from Beauly Priory. Further along this street we pass Abertarff House, the oldest house in Inverness dating from 1593 and once the townhouse for the chiefs of Clan Fraser.Continuing through Inverness we pass Inverness Castle and you will see the statue of Flora Macdonald, famous for helping Bonnie Prince Charlie escape to Skye after Culloden.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Clava Cairns

Heading out of Inverness we come to Clava Cairns, this ancient burial ground is more than 4000 years old. Diana Gabaldon is believed to have taken inspiration for her outlander series. The winter solstice was a very important time for these people and the cairns are aligned in a south westerly direction to face the midwinter sun.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Culloden Battlefield

Less than a mile from Clava Cairns we come to Culloden Battlefield where on the 16th April 1746 the last battle on British soil took place.The battle was fought between the Jacobites who wanted to restore the Stuarts to the throne and the Hanoverians who were the government.In less than one hour more than 1600 men were killed, 1500 of them Jacobites. The battle lasted just over one hour.The result of this battle was to change the way of life in the highlands forever.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Cawdor Castle

After Culloden we head to Cawdor Castle. Cawdor Castle has been home to the Thanes of Cawdor for centuries and is one of the few castles in the Highlands to be left unscathed after the Jacobite uprisings, this is very surprising considering it lies between Auldearn and Culloden where two battles took place. The castle is still lived in today by the Dowager Countess of Cawdor.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Child seats available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Invergordon Shore Excursions: Loch Ness, Culloden, Cawdor & More?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Invergordon Shore Excursions: Loch Ness, Culloden, Cawdor & More?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Comfortable Vehicle.
  • Private tour.
  • Air-conditioned Vehicle.
  • Bottled Water and snacks for the Journey.
  • Local Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Meals.
  • Urquhart Castle/ £13-£14.50 (Admission fee).
  • Cawdor Castle and Grounds / £12.50-£13.50 ( Admission fee).
  • Culloden Battlefield / £11-£14 ( Admission fee).
  • Culloden Battlefield.
  • Cawdor Castle and Grounds.
  • Urquhart Castle.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Invergordon Shore Excursions: Loch Ness, Culloden, Cawdor & More is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Invergordon Shore Excursions: Loch Ness, Culloden, Cawdor & More will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Comfortable Vehicle
  • Private tour
  • Air-conditioned Vehicle
  • Bottled Water and snacks for the Journey
  • Local Guide
  • Meals
  • Urquhart Castle/ £13-£14.50 (Admission fee)
  • Cawdor Castle and Grounds / £12.50-£13.50 ( Admission fee)
  • Culloden Battlefield / £11-£14 ( Admission fee)
  • Culloden Battlefield
  • Cawdor Castle and Grounds
  • Urquhart Castle

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Child seats available on request.
  • The travel time is included on the total tour duration.

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