North Highland Tour including Dunrobin Castle and much more From Inverness City

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Duration:7 hours to 8 hours (approx.)
Location: Inverness, The Scottish Highlands

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Our North Highland Tours From Inverness are ideal for any visitor who wants to journey from Inverness into the north, unearthing some of the most special sights and experiences the Highlands have to offer. Our friendly local guide will pick you up from your place of stay in Inverness and take you on your very own adventure across the Black Isle, Cromarty and beyond…

Take in the natural beauty of Beauly Priory, Millionaire’s View and the Falls of Shin. Delve into the history of Dunrobin Castle, gardens and grounds, and take time for culture and shopping at the famous town of Dornoch. Finally sample one of our well-known exports, the ‘water of life,’ at Glenmorangie Distillery, before heading back to your place of stay in Inverness. What are you waiting for? Book one of our North Highland Tours From Inverness and experience the Highlands as you never have before.
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1. Beauly Priory
From your place of stay in Inverness, we will travel towards Beauly Priory. The ruins of Beauly Priory lie at the east end the main square of Beauly. It was one of three priories founded in Scotland by monks of the Valliscaulian order, from the Burgundy region of France, in the years following 1230. The monks clearly liked what they found when they arrived, for Beauly was referred to in the 1230s as Prioratus de Bello Loco: Latin for "Priory of the Lovely Spot". This suggests that the name Beauly, from the French beau lieu or "beautiful place" dates back far beyond the popular belief that it was based on a comment made by Mary Queen of Scots during her visit in the summer of 1564. and then on to dornoch view point 40 mins
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The Dornoch Firth is a firth on the east if Highland, in northern Scotland. It forms part of the boundary between Ross and Cromarty to the south, and Sutherland, to the North. Together with Lock Fleet it is a designed as a Special Protection Are (SPA) for wildlife conservation purposes. Additionally, together with Morrich More, it has the designation of Special Area of Conservation. In 1991 the Firth was bridged, the new Dornoch Bridge providing a shorter route on the A9 road between Inverness and Thurso; until then traffic had to go by way of Bonar Bridge at the head of the inlet. A hill in Easter Ross, Struie Hill rises to 373m(1223 feet) to the south of the Dornoch Firth, 7 miles (11km) northwest of Tain. The B9176 Struie Road from Alness to Bonar Bridge was a former drove road develop in 1810-15 by the Commission for Highland Roads and Bridges. and then on to millionaires view point 10 mins
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From there we travel to Millionaire’s View at Struie Hill, an elevated viewpoint overlooking the Dornoch Firth with spectacular views towards the mountains of Sutherland. We will spend around 30 minutes here, plenty of time to take a walk around and get some fantastic shots of the landscape. and then on to the falls of shin 25 mins drive
4. Falls of Shin
We will then set off towards the village of Lairg, where the Falls of Shin are located. This beautiful waterfall is a must-see when visiting the area, especially in the summer and early autumn months when salmon can be seen leaping from the river below. and then on to dunrobin castle 30 min drive
5. Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
The tour then proceeds towards Dunrobin Castle, one of Scotland’s most impressive stately homes and the largest in the northern Highlands. Take some time to wander the castle, it’s gardens and grounds. We will spend around 1 hour 30 minutes here, an excellent opportunity to learn more about this gorgeous, historic estate and the Clan Sutherland, for whom this place is the family seat. Magnificent Falconry Displays can be seen here. Please remember castle is closed from 1 November to the end of march so we can only see it from the outside and then on to loch fleet 15 min drive
6. Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve
Whether you have a passion for plants, a fascination for birds or fancy doing some seal and otter spotting, Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve provides a place to experience nature's delights in a magnificent setting. Linger on the edge of the tidal basin at low tide to watch the intense feeding activity of hungry wading birds. Walk onto the sand dunes and you can enjoy the carpet of wildflowers that nestles on the dunes against a grey lichen backdrop. Or wander in the woodland and smell the fresh scent of pine needles, whilst searching out rare pinewood plants. and then on to the wonderful village of dornoch 15 min drive
7. Dornoch
From Dunrobin, it’s a short drive to the town of Dornoch, former royal burgh and home to some of the most gorgeous beaches and coasts in the Highlands. Famous for its 400 years of golfing history, Dornoch is a popular destination for visitors. The beautiful town centre and Cathedral are straight out of a painting and steeped in history. Spend some time perusing the many boutique shops offering the finest of local food and craft, as well as the 13th-century Cathedral, for around 1 hour. and then on to glenmorangie distillery 20 min drive
8. Glenmorangie Distillery
Finally, the road takes us to Glenmorangie Distillery, one of the most famous whisky distilleries in Scotland, also known as the ‘vale of tranquillity.’ Learn more about the whisky-making process perfected by the ‘Men of Tain,’ legendary craftsmen who make the famous blends using traditional methods passed down through the generations. According to the Glenmorangie Company, the earliest record of the production of alcohol at Morangie Farm is dated 1703. In the 1730s a brewery was built on the site that shared the farm's water source, the Tarlogie Spring. A former distillery manager, William Matheson, acquired the farm in 1843 and converted the Morangie brewery to a distillery, equipped with two second hand gin stills. He later renamed the distillery Glenmorangie. Round off your adventure by tasting a dram of the award-winning whisky on offer, before heading back towards your place of stay in Inverness. 40 min drive

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Posted By : Brenda_D
Mike was fantastic! The van we rode in was super comfortable. Mike took good care of us and had loads of information to share with us on history, culture etc. He made sure we weren't rushed anywhere but yet he knew the schedule well enough to get us to the falcon show at Donrobin Castle on time.
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 10:48:08

Posted By : Bill_R
Mike was a wonderful guide. He is very knowledgeable about the local history and character of the areas we covered on our north highlands tour. The highlights included Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Clynelish Distillery, and the Falls of Shin.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29 04:15:56

Posted By : 411wille
Fantastic trip. Iqbal / Mike was very attentive, both to my boys (7 and 9) and my father, who is disabled and has mobility challenges. When we visited Dunrobin Castle, he was able to get permission to drive us to a part of the grounds that normally are only accessible by walking up and down a lot of steps, so that dad could see it as well. Great trip, highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-10-26 11:40:51

Posted By : Megan_H
Great tour! Way easier to see the sights with someone who is local than with google maps and a rental car. Wonderful to know what you are looking at and why it is important. We also got excellent ideas from Lewis for the rest of our trip.
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Posted On : 2023-10-13 09:15:22

Posted By : Brian_C
Guide was informative and accommodating to our requests. He was interested in showing us. All of the highlights. The only concern was we booked the tour for 8 persons but the van could not carry 8 comfortably so two persons stayed back
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Posted On : 2023-09-03 03:30:36

Posted By : CharlesMonico
Many thanks to our tour guides Craig (Dale) and Bob for a fantastic day. We explored Dunrobin Castle, Falls of Shin and Clynelish Distillery. We ended up at a local restaurant with Mama P serving us with local drinks and food. Thanks again guys from our group of 12.
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Posted On : 2023-06-19 12:17:40

Posted By : 359sarathb
A wonderful experience. Mike was an excellent guide who has a deep knowledge of the area and its history. The tour covered a wide range of beautiful places that arent massively touristy and was curated to our preferences. We had a lovely time.
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Posted On : 2022-10-08 13:19:51

Posted By : bbuchanankansas
Having a private tour made all the difference. This was a thoroughly enjoyable trip through the Highlands.
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Posted On : 2022-09-18 08:13:56

Posted By : Paul T
We recently carried out this tour, the female driver / guide was very good, but a guy called Dan who sat on the front seat had verbal diarrhoea and constantly belittled the driver throughout the trip.
The driver did however, carried out a number of unscheduled stops which was appreciated by all. Overal felt sorry for the driver, but she should have taken control at the start.
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Posted On : 2022-07-11 11:07:30

Posted By : Deborah_S
This is a fantastic tour filled with awesome sights & scenery. Our tour guide was fabulous...very knowledgeable, professional, friendly! Really enjoyed our day!
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Posted On : 2020-12-22 12:52:19

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North Highland Tour including Dunrobin Castle and much more From Inverness City

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Beauly Priory

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4. Falls of Shin

5. Dunrobin Castle and Gardens

6. Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve

7. Dornoch

8. Glenmorangie Distillery

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North Highland Tour including Dunrobin Castle and much more From Inverness City

WHAT'S INCLUDED ⟱

WHAT TO EXPECT ⟱

1. Beauly Priory

2.

3.

4. Falls of Shin

5. Dunrobin Castle and Gardens

6. Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve

7. Dornoch

8. Glenmorangie Distillery

ADDITIONAL INFO ⟱

CANCELLATION POLICY ⟱

Partner Resources

How it works

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

ADDITIONAL INFO

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