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Highlander Tour of OUTLANDER sights and Loch Ness

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Jamie at Culloden house
Urquhart Castle
Feeding a Highland Cow
Outlander
Clava Cairns group
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On average, this is booked 23 (0) days in advance.
6 to 7 hours (approx.)
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Overview

We guide you through time pointing out all the references to the Outlander Series in the Highlands. Visit the burial chambers and Standing Stones of Clava cairns and Culloden Battlefield plus other areas where Claire and Jamie travel. Visit Loch Ness leading to Urquhart Castle after a tasting of the award winning Gin made with the water from Loch Ness.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Knowledgeable Local Guide
  • Culloden Battlefield
  • Urquhart Castle
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Robertson's Farm Shop Beauly

You are welcome to come and see the Highland Cows and Alpacas beside the farm shop.. The Larder, Tomich Farm Shop in Beauly
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Beauly Priory

Beauly Priory is one of three priories founded in Scotland in about 1230 for monks of the Valliscaulian order. The Valliscaulians came from Val-des-Choux in France.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Wardlaw Mausoleum

Wardlaw Mausoleum was built in 1634 as the burial place of the Frasers (Clan) of Lovat. It is in Kirkhill, Highland, Scotland, 8 miles west of Inverness.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Loch Ness

The Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie, as we like to call her, is one of the world’s greatest unanswered questions – but with over 1100 recorded sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, there’s no question that people are seeing something…So, just how much do we really know about Nessie and her extraordinary Loch Ness home? Well, whether you’re planning an unforgettable monster-spotting trip and excited to discover all that Loch Ness offers, or just brushing up on your monster facts, you’re in the right place!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Urquhart Castle

Entry optional - Once one of Scotland’s largest castles, Urquhart saw great conflict during its 500 years as a medieval fortress. Control of the castle passed back and forth between the Scots and English during the Wars of Independence. The power struggles continued, as the Lords of the Isles regularly raided both castle and glen up until the 1500s.The last of the government troops garrisoned here during the Jacobite Risings blew up the castle when they left. Urquhart’s iconic ruins remain, offering glimpses into medieval times and the lives of its noble residents.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Culloden House Hotel

Originally a 16th century Jacobean Castle and part of the house date to this time early on various owners claimed Culloden as their home ranging form King Robert 11 to the Chieftain of the Macintosh clan. In 1625 Duncan Forbes purchased Culloden from the Macintosh Clan. Bonnie Prince Charles stayed here 3 nights prior to the battle.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Clava Cairns

Clava Cairns or prehistoric burial cairns of Bulnuaran of Clava are a group of 3 bronze age cairns. A complete of passage graves, ring cairns Kerb cairns and standing stones dating back 4000 years. The largest standing stone is said to have given Diana Gabaldon’s famous Outlander novel now a popular TV series
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Culloden Battlefield

Culloden battle changed world history on the 16th April 1746. The Jacobite army fought to reclaim the throne of Britain from the Hanoverians for a Stuart King the British army was equally determined to stop this happening a ferocious European war had come to Scotland -dividing families and setting clan against clan. All went wrong for the Jacobite on 6th December in Derby 100 miles from London when an angry Bonnie Prince Charlie was persuaded to return to Scotland.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Highlander Tour of OUTLANDER sights and 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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 (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Highlander Tour of OUTLANDER sights and 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).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • WiFi on board.
  • Knowledgeable Local Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Culloden Battlefield.
  • Urquhart Castle.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

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?
A:

Accessibility information for the Highlander Tour of OUTLANDER sights and Loch Ness is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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 Highlander Tour of OUTLANDER sights and 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?
A:

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.

Oct 2026

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  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Knowledgeable Local Guide
  • Culloden Battlefield
  • Urquhart Castle

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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