Before exploring one of the oldest and historically engaging castles in the Scottish Highlands, we take a scenic journey down the north shore of Loch Ness to the busy village of Drumnadrochit, where we visit the informative Original Loch Ness Monster Exhibition. This detailed and entertaining presentation may inspire you to a spot of monster hunting at the castle, before returning to Inverness.

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Original Monster Exibition
Urquhart Castle

From the exquisite rooms of this fourteenth century castle, William Shakespeare's Macbeth plotted against Scottish King Duncan. The castle's many interesting rooms are free to explore, a highlight of which is the fresh water well in the kitchen. The lush gardens surrounding the castle are also there to explore at your leisure.

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Cawdor Castle
Shakespeare's Macbeth

This short tour to the beginning of the Loch should ensure that those who are short of time will have an opportunity to experience the stunning landscapes.

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Original Monster Exibition
Urquhart Castle

 

Our most popular tour, encompassing the Original Loch Ness Exhibition Centre, before traveling to the historical ruins of Urquhart Castle. From here we go on to the charming town of Fort Augustus before taking the High Road back to Inverness via the stunning Falls of Foyers. This very scenic tour is guaranteed to satisfy.

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Original Monster Exibition
Caledonian Canal
Urquhart Castle

 

This tour takes in two of the most historically captivating locations in the Highlands. Be sure to visit the striking Memorial Cairn at the heart of the battlefield. Our experienced drivers will take a detour from the busy traffic, through the scenic Strathnairn by-roads.

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Cawdor Castle
Culloden Battlefield

Following the A9 north , we travel over the picturesque Struie hill, taking in the breathtaking views over the Dornoch Firth. Arriving at Dunrobin Castle, home of chieftain the Clan Sutherland, prepare to be dazzled at the dramatic design of the castle as well as the stunning gardens.

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Dunrobin Castle

Situated within the town of Muir of Ord, a short distance away from Inverness, join us on a comprehensive tour of Ord Distillery, accompanied by an informative guide before a wee dram of single malt whisky. Cheers!

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Glen Ord Distillery

 

Travelling down the Great Glen past Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, we move west where we enjoy the stunning view of Eilean Donan Castle then to Kyle of Lochalsh. From here we cross the bridge to the Isle of Skye. With the Isle's striking landscapes and historical attractions, this is understandably a very popular tour and one we're sure you will savour.

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Eilean Donan Castle
Calum's Plockton Seal Trips
Welcome to Skye - Eilean a' Cheò
Dunvegan Castle

 

Crossing the Kessock Bridge and travelling round the shore of the Black Isle, stopping at the Black Isle Country Park to see the llamas, wallabies, goats, zebras, deer, marmosets, meerkats, snakes, lemurs, parrots, swans, geese, ducks, emu's, raccoons, owls, rabbits, wild cats and feed the ducks, geese and swans on the many ponds. Then to Fortrose to visit its ancient Cathedral; then Hugh Miller’s Cottage at Cromarty and the Cromarty Courthouse museum.

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Black Isle Wildlife & Country Park
Hugh Miller
Cromarty Courthouse

Following the defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobite army at Culloden, the Hanoverian King George II put up the ultimate defence against any further unrest - Fort George. The Battle of Culloden was fought on Drumossie Moor, to the north east of Inverness, on April 16, 1746. It was the last of the great Jacobite risings

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Fort George
Bonnie Prince Charlie

A circular tour through Speyside via Grantown on Spey and past the Haughs of Cromdale to Dufftown and Glenfiddich where under the watchful eye of William Grant, distilling first took place in 1887. At The Glenfiddich Distillery, time and experience are the heart of the operation. Accumulated and passed down through five generations, the rich whisky making experience of our craftsmen ensures each variant in the Glenfiddich single malt Scotch whisky range matures exquisitely well - balancing rich complexity with Glenfiddich’s unmistakable character.and has been going on ever since. A drive home via Forres and Nairn complete the experience.

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Glenfiddich Single Malt
The Speyside Way
Speyside Wildlife

From Inverness we travel through Speyside to Tomintoul, the highest village in the highlands. We then pass through the Lecht ski area and descend to Deeside and a visit to Balmoral Castle.

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Balmoral Castle
Tomintoul

Visit the site of the last battle fought on British soil in 1746. tour the recently rebuilt visitor centre and experience the stunning displays before stepping back in time to view the Clava Cairns and Standing Stones

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Culloden Battlefield
Clava Cairns

Please contact us with any other tour destinations you would like to be taken to. Please note that admission prices and tolls are not included in the tour price.