Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Culloden Battlefield Shore Excursion | 8 hours

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Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Culloden Battlefield Shore Excursion
2 Adults x $1,066.65
$2,133.30
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$2,133.30
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Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Culloden Battlefield Shore Excursion
2 Adults x $1,067.30
$2,134.60
Approx Total
$2,134.60
Pickup included
Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Culloden Battlefield Shore Excursion
2 Adults x $1,072.04
$2,144.08
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$2,144.08
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Urquhart Castle; Adult £13.00, Child £7.80 (under 7 free), Family £25.50 - £44.50
  • Cawdor Castle; Adult £13.00, Child £8.00 (under 6 free), Family £36.50
  • Culloden Battlefield exhibition; Adult £14.00, Child £11.00, Family £25.00 - £30.00)

Overview

This tour takes in all the "Must See" attractions and destinations in and around Inverness. A day of historic sights, epic views and tall tales awaits! We enjoy lovely views of the Beauly Firth as we head to Beauly Priory. Originally built in the 13th century by monks from Dijon, France, much of the main structure remains. From here we'll head over the hill to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy exploring this fascinating landmark whilst admiring the unrivalled views of Loch Ness. We then pass through Old Inverness, stopping to enjoy the river and more, before heading for Cawdor Castle & Gardens and the 4000 year old Clava Cairns. Our final destination is Culloden Battlefield, site of the last ever battle fought on British soil and where the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion came to its tragic end. If you have a specific interest in one or more of these landmark destinations, please do let us know and we can adjust our schedule and route accordingly.

Itinerary

  • Beauly (Pass By)

    We drive alongside the Cromarty Firth from Invergordon with views of the Beauly and Moray Firths, to Beauly Priory.

  • 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 (‘Valley of the Cabbages’) near Dijon in France, and adhered to strict ideals of poverty, chastity and obedience. Beauly, meaning ‘beautiful place’, must have seemed to the monks a wonderful location in which to devote themselves to worship. Only the abbey church still stands today, housing some fine funerary monuments.

    30 minutes

  • Urquhart Castle

    Discover more than 1,000 years of stirring history centred on the Great Glen. The magnificently situated Urquhart Castle, on the shore of Loch Ness, has seen some of the most dramatic chapters in our nation’s story. 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.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Inverness

    The Hill of The Faeries (Tomnahurich Hill) - Caledonian canal - River Ness - Inverness Cathedral - The Old High Church and graveyard - Inverness' oldest buildings

    1 hour

  • Cawdor Castle

    Cawdor Castle with its iron yet gate, moat & drawbridge, turrets, turnpike stairs and vaulted 16th century kitchen is steeped in intrigue and history. This ancient medieval tower house built for the 3rd Thane of Cawdor has been home to over 23 generations of the Cawdor family. Explore 12 principal rooms of this unique home containing collections of Rare Tapestries, Fine Art, Furniture, Ceramics and Sculpture spanning 3,500 years. Take time to enjoy the wonderful gardens too

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Clava Cairns

    Discover one of Scotland’s most evocative prehistoric sites – the exceptional remains of an ancient cemetery, set on a terrace above the River Nairn. The Clava Cairns are about 4,000 years old and were built to house the dead. The cemetery remained a sacred place in the landscape for millennia, and provides many clues to the beliefs of Bronze Age society. What remains today would have once been part of a larger complex. The sites contain a range of prehistoric burial monuments and the remains of a medieval chapel.

    30 minutes

  • Culloden Battlefield

    On 16 April 1746, the final Jacobite Rising came to a brutal head in one of the most harrowing battles in British history. Jacobite supporters, seeking to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British thrones, gathered to fight the Duke of Cumberland’s government troops. It was the last pitched battle on British soil and, in less than an hour, around 1,600 men were slain – 1,500 of them Jacobites. The richly researched, stimulating and sensitive Culloden Visitor Centre, which stands beside the battlefield, features artefacts from both sides of the battle and interactive displays that reveal the background to the conflict. It is both a monument and a guide to a pivotal day in history. Experience the powerful emotions of the Battle of Culloden in our visitor centre’s 360-degree battle immersion theatre, which puts you right in the heart of the action. NB admission to the battlefield is free; there is a charge for the exhibition (recommended)

    1 hour 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel and transportation through our beautiful scenery is included in the total time duration of this tour

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Loc Ness, Urquhart Castle and Culloden Battlefield, Invergordon Scotland

Published on Sep, 2024

My Family and friends booked a tour with Grant Driving Tours of Scotland for September 8, 2024. We were on a British Isles Cruise on the Regal Princess. Bill was my contact for arranging the tour, he assured me that we would have a wonderful day and not to worry. He arranged a tour of loc Ness, Urquhart Castle and Culloden Battlefield. On the day of our tour Billy our driver and guide met us at the Port at 8:30 am, and after a brief greeting we were off on our tour. Our first stop was Beauly at the Robertson Farm where we saw beautiful animals and browse in the gift shop. Next we visited the town of Beauly while he explained the history and an old historic grave site and the oldest Sycamore tree dating back to 200 hundred years old. Next we visited Urquhart Castle which was a beautiful site, we toured the ruins of the Castle learnt a lot about the history at the end of the tour we were able to watch a movie about the Castle. After the Castle he took us to the town of Inverness where we visited an old historical church walk around the town of Inverness where we could shop or just enjoy the beautiful scenery. Next Billy took us to Clava Cairns where Highlander movie was filmed we also learnt the history of the sight and about the burial chambers and what's left of the mounds of rocks. We then visited The Culloden Battlefield where Billy gave us a brief history of what took place at the battlefield. After Culloden Billy took us to the Singleton Distillery where we sampled whiskey and learnt a lot about the different types of whiskey. We all had a fantastic day out with Billy

Loc Ness, Urquhart Castle and Culloden Battlefield, Invergordon Scotland

Published on Sep, 2024

My Family and friends booked a tour with Grant Driving Tours of Scotland for September 8, 2024. We were on a British Isles Cruise on the Regal Princess. Bill was my contact for arranging the tour, he assured me that we would have a wonderful day and not to worry. He arranged a tour of loc Ness, Urquhart Castle and Culloden Battlefield. On the day of our tour Billy our driver and guide met us at the Port at 8:30 am, and after a brief greeting we were off on our tour. Our first stop was Beauly at the Robertson Farm where we saw beautiful animals and browse in the gift shop. Next we visited the town of Beauly while he explained the history and an old historic grave site and the oldest Sycamore tree dating back to 200 hundred years old. Next we visited Urquhart Castle which was a beautiful site, we toured the ruins of the Castle learnt a lot about the history at the end of the tour we were able to watch a movie about the Castle. After the Castle he took us to the town of Inverness where we visited an old historical church walk around the town of Inverness where we could shop or just enjoy the beautiful scenery. Next Billy took us to Clava Cairns where Highlander movie was filmed we also learnt the history of the sight and about the burial chambers and what's left of the mounds of rocks. We then visited The Culloden Battlefield where Billy gave us a brief history of what took place at the battlefield. After Culloden Billy took us to the Singleton Distillery where we sampled whiskey and learnt a lot about the different types of whiskey. We all had a fantastic day out with Billy

Loc Ness, Urquhart Castle and Culloden Battlefield, Invergordon Scotland

Published on Sep, 2024

My Family and friends booked a tour with Grant Driving Tours of Scotland for September 8, 2024. We were on a British Isles Cruise on the Regal Princess. Bill was my contact for arranging the tour, he assured me that we would have a wonderful day and not to worry. He arranged a tour of loc Ness, Urquhart Castle and Culloden Battlefield. On the day of our tour Billy our driver and guide met us at the Port at 8:30 am, and after a brief greeting we were off on our tour. Our first stop was Beauly at the Robertson Farm where we saw beautiful animals and browse in the gift shop. Next we visited the town of Beauly while he explained the history and an old historic grave site and the oldest Sycamore tree dating back to 200 hundred years old. Next we visited Urquhart Castle which was a beautiful site, we toured the ruins of the Castle learnt a lot about the history at the end of the tour we were able to watch a movie about the Castle. After the Castle he took us to the town of Inverness where we visited an old historical church walk around the town of Inverness where we could shop or just enjoy the beautiful scenery. Next Billy took us to Clava Cairns where Highlander movie was filmed we also learnt the history of the sight and about the burial chambers and what's left of the mounds of rocks. We then visited The Culloden Battlefield where Billy gave us a brief history of what took place at the battlefield. After Culloden Billy took us to the Singleton Distillery where we sampled whiskey and learnt a lot about the different types of whiskey. We all had a fantastic day out with Billy

Fantastic day

Published on Sep, 2024

Had a fantastic day with our guide Bill for our tour. Very communicative prior to the tour. Met us as we got off our cruise ship and took us to all the tour sites along with a few others. Bill was very knowledgeable about the sites we visited and shared with us his knowledge of the history of each. His insights really added to our experience by helping us understand and appreciate the many years of history of our destinations visited, especially the significance of the battle of Culloden. I would not hesitate booking this tour. All in our group thought Bill gave us the best tour we’ve had on this trip. You will not be disappointed.

Fantastic day

Published on Sep, 2024

Had a fantastic day with our guide Bill for our tour. Very communicative prior to the tour. Met us as we got off our cruise ship and took us to all the tour sites along with a few others. Bill was very knowledgeable about the sites we visited and shared with us his knowledge of the history of each. His insights really added to our experience by helping us understand and appreciate the many years of history of our destinations visited, especially the significance of the battle of Culloden. I would not hesitate booking this tour. All in our group thought Bill gave us the best tour we’ve had on this trip. You will not be disappointed.

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