Invergordon Cruise Excursion - Castle ,Whisky and History Tour

Posted By : Chrissy_B
We were able to see a lot of Scotland thanks to our wonderful tour guide Alastair. We all had a great time!
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 05:20:39

Posted By : Darcy_S
I'm not sure where the disconnect was - whether I saw different wording on the mobile vs. desktop description or just looked at so many tour options, but I truly thought I booked a private tour. So, understandably we were a little upset to find we were on a minibus with a small group. Luckily, the people on our group were nice.

We like our kilted guide, however I got the hint that he might not be a morning person. By the afternoon, he was much more friendly and smiley. Admittedly, he said he also needed a day off. Ha! I know that feeling. He definitely does not like "English" people (but I suspect people in general - which is perfectly fine). His setup with the microphone was helpful, but I wouldn’t say he was full of facts and history as one might hope from the guide they are with all day, but his tips and tricks at the castle stop were important.

We drove through many quaint towns, but with no windows open and going at higher speeds, pictures just weren’t possible. I tried to take in as much as I could. We stopped at Millionaire’s View lookout point to get out for photos and an area of a stream where the salmon run. There was a stop at Dunrobin Castle, a town that I’m not sure what the name of it was and a local distillery for a quick tasting. In the town, we had a nice lunch at a place called Greens in the old courthouse. Good food, clean place…and we still had time to shop and walk around a bit. We went to a local tartan store run by one James Fraser (no relation) and his family.

Overall, it was a nice day and the kind of service one would expect from a small group tour - only I started the day thinking I had booked a private tour, so I was disappointed (I suppose in myself).
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 07:38:29

Posted By : Ramsey_K
We were not sure what to expect, especially because there was a new tour business that was taking over for the previous owner but BOY did we have an amazing time. Alistair was very communicative (could use a little more help on knowing times and location for meeting up, but it is a small enough port that we saw where the other groups were and just waiting there) and Geen was an absolute gem of a tour guide. He made sure to show us just about everything we asked to see (even a highland cow!) and was informative and engaging. His vehicle was nice and clean (no wifi, but that was fine) and extremely safe driving. Each stop was fun and informative and he kept us entertained with stories while driving through the small towns to our next stop. In Dornoch, he brought us to the best fish and chips restaurant. Cannot say enough good things about this tour and Go Highlands!
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 13:50:49

Posted By : Hitesry_P
The tour guide/driver was amazing. He was well versed in the history of the region and was open to all questions we had. The places he took us to see were breathtaking. Would recommend this tour and guide to all visiting the area.
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Posted On : 2024-05-27 11:54:31

Posted By : Mona_L
We had Sara as our tour person and she was amazing. She gave us a lot of local info on all the places we visit. She also took us to some of the most scenic place. She was friendly and very knowledgeable of everything. She suggested Balblair distillery tour instead of other, which we ended up liking it so much more. The castle was nice, we didn’t have that much time for the castle, but the falcon show was amazing. Love it! Overall, I would recommended this tour company highly and Sara. We had a lovely time.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 06:40:54

Posted By : Anahlin
George was our driver/guide on this tour, and he did a fantastic job. His knowledge of the area is extensive, and he is a great storyteller. What a personality...a tall, kilted Scotsman that seems to fit in perfectly with the country and its history.

The sights are absolutely amazing. The day is packed with things to see and nice hikes. Dunrobin Castle and garden are breathtaking. We were also there at a time that allowed us to see a falconry demonstration that was so informative. Scenery throughout the day is unforgettable.

We recommend George and this tour without equivocation. It is a day well spent!
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Posted On : 2023-08-05 10:41:59

Posted By : Janet_L
We scheduled the tour based on the reviews of the tour and ratings of the guide. Instead, we end up with a substitute guide, who was really nice, but didn't really explain much. I was in the back seat and couldn't hear the conversations. If we asked a question and he didn't know, he would try to look it up on Google. There was not the information as was described in the listing. Basically, it was a transportation tour.
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Posted On : 2023-05-17 11:21:02

Posted By : Ronald_C
We had an amazing tour with Tom who was very flexible with our schedule. Loved Dunrobin Castle and the Balblair Distillery. Also a quick stop to see some highland cows.
Thanks Tom

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Posted On : 2023-05-10 12:41:40

Posted By : Dorothea_R
George picked us up from our hotel and had a whole day planned just for us. We visited the sites that were in the description of the tour but since the castle was closed George went the extra mile and booked a tour in a distillery for us instead, which was great. We definitely recommend the tour to everyone looking to find an authentic tour through Scotland with a guide that knows so many special spots and pieces of information.
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Posted On : 2023-02-27 12:49:59

Posted By : Maria_G
The day was perfect for us! George, our guide, was so attentive to our interests and gave us a tour that was really catered to our mobility issues and personal wishes. He gave us a more personalized view of Scotland by taking us off the beaten path and giving us an opportunity to experience the small towns and villages that most tours don't show you. We really felt we got to see things the average tourists don't get to see! I would highly recommend this guide to anyone who would appreciate a more personal experience. A genuine pleasure!!
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Posted On : 2022-10-16 10:35:47