This tour can be customised.
Departing from Invergordon port we travel along the shore of the Cromarty Firth and cross the Cromarty bridge to the Black Isle and make our way to Beauly Priory , the 13th century Monastery built for an order of Valliscaulian monks from Dijon in France and destroyed by Cromwells forces in the 16th Century.
We will then make a brief stop to see some Highland Cattle (see photo) before we carry on over Culnakirk Hill to Drumnadrochit and visit Urquhart Castle which sits on a promontory jutting out in to Loch Ness , the views of the Loch are fantastic from here and it was near here where St Columba is reputed to have seen the Loch Ness Monster.
We then head towards Inverness and as we come in to Inverness we pass the Hill of the Fairies. We stop to see The Old High Church and we pass Inverness Castle and the statue of Flora Macdonald before we travel out to Clava Cairns and have lunch at Cawdor Castle before concluding our tour at Culloden Battlefield.
Posted By : William_Z
Our guide himself was one of the highlights actually. Graham was amazing. Easy to work with, funny, and super knowledgeable. Took great care of us. One of our trip highlights.
Rating :
Posted On : 2024-07-03 04:58:38 
Posted By : laurenbE6165ZY
Billy was the absolute best tour guide! Our group had a wonderful time! He was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about all of our stops! Every stop on the tour was amazing! My favorite was the Cawdor Castle and Gardens!
Rating :
Posted On : 2024-06-17 17:05:53 
Posted By : margied769
Our tour guide, Kevin, showed us the grandeur of Lochness, the exquisite gardens of Cawdor Castle, an old Stonehenge like ruin, called Balnuaren of Clava, the site of the Battle of Culloden, a visit to see the "hurry coos" (hairy cows) and lunch at a fantastic local eatery. We were in a caravan of three cars snd all the hosts were accommodating. They also provided us with tasty local snacks and water. Thank you for sharing your beautiful homeland with us! We visited so many places but did not feel rushed.
Rating :
Posted On : 2024-06-01 13:22:47
Posted By : Connector28206040404
Billy met us at the port of Invergordon, on time and ready to show us Scotland. I had a few key places I wanted to see, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Battle of Culloden and Clava Cairns. Billy made many more stops and I was very impressed with his knowledge. I truly appreciate the extra effort and time to show us as much as he could. We had a short stop in Canterbury and Billy recommended a lovely lunch cafe. This tour went beyond my expectations. At the end of the tour, he gifted us with some lovely Tea cakes. I highly recommend Highlander Private Tours. The cost shadows with the experience, time, and memories.
Rating :
Posted On : 2024-05-23 16:08:33
Posted By : 829masg
I would recommend this tour to anyone coming off a cruise ship and has a day to spend in the area. Billy Maclean was our tour guide and took very good care of us. He was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed our day with him. He was very flexible given we docked late and was able to fit everything in we wanted to do.
Rating :
Posted On : 2024-04-30 12:10:00
Posted By : T3462OFtanjab
I enjoyed my trip to Inverness very much. The driver showed us many different sightseeing attractions and told us something about the history. As an "Outlander-fan" the driver took us for instance to the locations the author Diana Gabaldon got her ideas from.
I thank you Billie very much for this unusual experience. I like to think back on this journey.
Rating :
Posted On : 2024-04-24 12:55:43
Posted By : MaryJane_C
Kevin did a wonderful job on this tour. He was very knowledgeable and did a great job showing us all the historical locations that we wanted to visit. I would recommend this tour.
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-10-04 11:44:35
Posted By : PKCHB
William Maclean was the ultimate tour guide and driver. He is personable, knowledgeable, charming, and entertaining; it was a pleasure to spend the day with him. We learned fascinating details about the Battle of Culloden, walked along the shore of Loch Ness, enjoyed a pub in Inverness (Gellions), and much more. William (Billy) was gracious and thoughtful throughout the day; he ensured our comfort, shared countless fascinating stories, and made every single stop fascinating and fun. In addition, ‘Outlander’ fans will especially enjoy his behind-the-scenes stories. Finally, on a purely practical note, he is a very safe and dependable driver. Billy’s cordial nature and knowledge of the Highlands made our day even better than we had imagined it would be. He is fabulous, and we would definitely hire William Maclean again. Very well done!
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-09-01 18:03:24
Posted By : Susan B
We had Kevin as a guide and loved every minute. He was extremely knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. He catered the trip to our wants and had excellent suggestions to make it more memorable. Would definitely highly recommend both this company and our guide to anyone wanting a great adventure.
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-08-28 13:50:55
Posted By : LaneDorcy
The best way to see the land and sea. Private tour guides really know the area and have a personal connection to the history of the area. Billy was fantastic.
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-05-22 14:36:54
