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Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Inverness & Loch Ness

117 Reviews 4.82 out of 5 stars Based on 117 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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| Invergordon, Scotland
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Loch Ness
Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness (Outlander fame)
Inverness Castle - visit viewing gallery and see over the city
Beauly Priory pass by
Katie-Morag highland cow at Robertson’s
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On average, this is booked 24 (0) days in advance.
6 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Return journey:

We WILL have you back to your ship around 1 hour prior to its departure time. We nearly always arrive back BEFORE the ship’s own buses. We’re very efficient and have been doing this for 7 years, serving thousands of cruise passengers every summer season.

You’ll see Clava Cairns from Outlander fame, Culloden battlefield, Urquhart Castle, Inverness, Loch Ness and the famous highland cows at Beauly.

This tour is taken usually in an 8 seater minivan but sometimes up to a 33 seater which is still a small bus.

Our tour is based on a quality experience from feedback from our customers in 2019. We are a new company who aim to please and our guides will offer you local knowledge and answer all your questions.

Our tour will depart 30 minutes to 1.5 hours after the ship’s arrival.

This tour can be in anything from 8 seaters to 33 seaters depending on numbers.

You will love our experienced tour guides in their purple uniforms or tartan and kilt attire.

What's Included

  • Parking Fees
  • Snacks
  • Clava Cairns - we can’t go over weak bridge in a large bus so please check - usually in a small veh
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

35 Shore Road
Invergordon IV18 0EH, UK

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Culloden Battlefield

⸻Culloden Battlefield • Culloden Moor, just outside Inverness, is the site of the Battle of Culloden (16 April 1746), the last pitched battle fought on British soil. • It marked the end of the Jacobite Rising of 1745, when Prince Charles Edward Stuart – “Bonnie Prince Charlie” – tried to reclaim the throne for the exiled Stuart dynasty. • The Jacobite army, made up largely of Highland clansmen, faced the government forces of the Duke of Cumberland.This includes travelling time to get there from port of 45 minutes. 30-45 minutes on site.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Clava Cairns

** OPTIONAL ** Only visited if tour is in a small vehicle. When tour is in a bus over 18 tonne it cannot cross the weak bridge. Please ask about this if it is important to you.Clava Cairns are a group of Bronze Age burial cairns, about 4,000 years old, located near Culloden Battlefield, just outside Inverness.• The site includes passage graves, ring cairns, standing stones, and kerb cairns, arranged in a circular pattern.• Fans of the TV series Outlander will recognise Clava Cairns as the inspiration for the fictional Craigh na Dun, where Claire Randall is transported back in time through the standing stones. • While Clava Cairns itself doesn’t have a magical “split stone” like in the series, the setting – with its circle of standing stones – feels very similar.Includes 15 minutes travelling time from last location.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Inverness

Arrive Inverness city centre where your entrance is included to Inverness Castle’s new viewing gallery. See right across the city. Visit Flora MacDonald’s statue outside the castle and see the shops and cafes in Inverness. Maybe try a local beer in the oldest bar in Inverness, the Gellions, dating back to 1841.Unfortunately only photos until 2024 as vast he is clouded for complete renovation.Includes 30 minutes travelling time from last location
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Loch Ness

Travel beside Loch Ness for 15 miles, stopping for photos of Nessie (if you’re very lucky).
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Drumnadrochit

Pass through the quaint village stopping when you visit the Nessie centre and gin shop
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Urquhart Castle

Visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle as well as the video centre. Watch a 6 minute historic video with own language subtitles. Wander down to the ruins or browse the shop or cafe.Includes driving by loch ness for 30 minutes
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Robertson's Farm Shop Beauly

See real life highland coos and alpacas at Robertson’s farm on the outskirts of Beauly.Includes 30 minutes travelling time from last location.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Culloden Viaduct

Structure • The viaduct is the longest masonry viaduct in Scotland, stretching 1,800 feet (549 metres). • It is made of red sandstone and consists of 29 graceful arches, each about 50 feet high. • The viaduct has a sweeping curve, giving it a very elegant appearance across the landscape.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Beauly Priory (pass by)

Leave the village Drumnadrochit then back to the ship via wild land 1000 feet up a mountain the dropping down into the village of Beauly, passing by the ancient Priory.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 33 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Inverness & Loch Ness?

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 Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Inverness & Loch Ness?
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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:
  • Parking Fees.
The following is NOT included:
  • Snacks.
  • Clava Cairns - we can’t go over weak bridge in a large bus so please check - usually in a small veh.
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. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Inverness & Loch Ness is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Inverness & Loch Ness 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!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

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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  • Parking Fees
  • Snacks
  • Clava Cairns - we can’t go over weak bridge in a large bus so please check - usually in a small veh

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 33 travelers

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