Discover the Picts’ legacy in Scotland: explore ancient stones, majestic landscapes, and historic sites. Spot dolphins, meet a Pictish Queen, and more.
Discover the Picts’ legacy in Scotland: explore ancient stones, majestic landscapes, and historic sites. Spot dolphins, meet a Pictish Queen, and more.
- Chanonry Point - Great views over the Moray Firth; look out for dolphins, especially at low tide
- Fortrose Cathedral - Fortrose Cathedral stands in a green square at the heart of Fortrose, edged by mature trees. Tradition holds that the diocese of Ross has existed since about AD 700. The oldest part of the present ruins at Fortrose date from…
- Chanonry Point - Great views over the Moray Firth; look out for dolphins, especially at low tide
- Fortrose Cathedral - Fortrose Cathedral stands in a green square at the heart of Fortrose, edged by mature trees. Tradition holds that the diocese of Ross has existed since about AD 700. The oldest part of the present ruins at Fortrose date from the 1300s.
- Groam House Museum - See and learn about their collection of carved Pictish stones from the 8th century AD.
- Cromarty - An enchanting wee town, perfect for a brief wander and a coffee.
- Nigg Old Church - Once across the ferry from Cromarty….
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Cromarty - Nigg ferry fare
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Cromarty - Nigg ferry fare
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Groam House Museum; Free of charge, but a donation is requested
- Tarbat Discovery Centre; Adults - £5; Concessions (16-17 years and 65+) – £4.00; under 16 Free
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Groam House Museum; Free of charge, but a donation is requested
- Tarbat Discovery Centre; Adults - £5; Concessions (16-17 years and 65+) – £4.00; under 16 Free
The exploration will delve into the influence of the Picts on this magnificent landscape. Referred to as ‘Picti’ by the Romans, which translates to ‘Painted Ones’ in Latin, these northern tribes formed the largest kingdom in Dark Age Scotland.
Visit the 13th-century Fortrose Cathedral with a brief stop at Chanonry Point to try and spot some dolphins….
The exploration will delve into the influence of the Picts on this magnificent landscape. Referred to as ‘Picti’ by the Romans, which translates to ‘Painted Ones’ in Latin, these northern tribes formed the largest kingdom in Dark Age Scotland.
Visit the 13th-century Fortrose Cathedral with a brief stop at Chanonry Point to try and spot some dolphins.
Next, head to Groam House Museum to discover their collection of carved Pictish stones from the 8th century AD.
Proceed to Cromarty, a charming small town ideal for a short stroll and a coffee before boarding the ferry to explore the Pictish sites and stones at Nigg, Shandwick, and Hilton of Cadboll. Keep an eye out for random mermaids! Enjoy a delightful lunch here before continuing the journey to meet a Pictish Queen at The Tarbat Discovery Centre, Portmahomack, the epicenter of the 8th-century Pictish monastic estate.
Take a quick detour to see Tarbat Ness lighthouse before viewing the final Pictish stone of the day, the Edderton Cross Slab.
- Travel and transportation through our beautiful scenery is included in the total time duration of this tour
- This tour IS available as a Shore Excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers at Invergordon Cruise Ship Port
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
