Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness Centre, Gin, Outlander sites

Inverness, GB
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Highlights

  • Explore the historic Urquhart Castle
  • Step back in time at the Culloden Battlefield
  • Learn about the legends of Loch Ness at the Loch Ness Centre
  • Indulge in a tasting of local gin
  • Visit the famous Outlander filming locations

Meeting Point

If you dock directly in Invergordon port, please walk from ship to the port gates at the west harbour, cross road and our tour guides wearing purple will greet you and send you to our bus, quite close by. 2-5 minutes walk.

Meeting point

37 Shore Rd, Invergordon IV18 0EH , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

If you dock directly in Invergordon port, please walk from ship to the port gates at the west harbour, cross road and our tour guides wearing purple will greet you and send you to our bus, quite close by. 2-5 minutes walk.

Meeting point

37 Shore Rd, Invergordon IV18 0EH , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

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.

Duration 45 minutes
2

Beauly Priory

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.

3

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.

Duration 90 minutes
Admission Admission Included
4

Drumnadrochit

Pass through the quaint village stopping when you visit the Nessie centre and gin shop

Duration 10 minutes
5

Loch Ness

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

Duration 30 minutes
6

Great Glen Distillery

The smallest gin distillery in the UK. Visit and try free gin samples when you come from the Nessie centre.

Duration 10 minutes
7

The Loch Ness Centre

Visit the Nessie exhibition centre - newly refurbished this provides 50 minutes of history and marvel at the legend of the Loch Ness monster. Well worth a visit.

Duration 90 minutes
Admission Admission Included
8

Robertson's Farm Shop Beauly

See real life highland coos and alpacas at Robertson’s farm on the outskirts of Beauly

Duration 30 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Specialized infant seats are available
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Provided by Thistle Excursions - Invergordon Bus or Coach Tours

What our experts say

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    Try local gin at Great Glen Distillery
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    Don't miss photos near Loch Ness
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    Visit Gellions bar for local beers
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    Explore Inverness shops after tour
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    Check out the highland cows at the farm

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