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John O'Groats Tour: Explore Northern Scotland
4.6
232 Ratings
Highland Council
Explore the farthest northern point of mainland Britain with our 1-day tour from Inverness! Experience the beauty of Loch Fleet, delve into the history of Dunrobin Castle, and soak in the breathtaking landscapes all in one day from Inverness, the heart of the Highlands.
Explore the farthest northern point of mainland Britain with our 1-day tour from Inverness! Experience the beauty of Loch Fleet, delve into the history of Dunrobin Castle, and soak in the breathtaking landscapes all in one day from Inverness, the heart of the Highlands.
Duration:
11 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Loch Fleet - The tour sets off from Inverness, heading north to Loch Fleet, where there is a chance to see seals and various bird species. Be sure to have your camera ready!
- Golspie Gallery - The journey continues to the charming village of Golspie, located on the North Sea coast beside Ben Bhraggie. This delightful seaside resort features…
- Loch Fleet - The tour sets off from Inverness, heading north to Loch Fleet, where there is a chance to see seals and various bird species. Be sure to have your camera ready!
- Golspie Gallery - The journey continues to the charming village of Golspie, located on the North Sea coast beside Ben Bhraggie. This delightful seaside resort features long sandy beaches. Take some time here for refreshments before proceeding to Dunrobin Castle.
- Dunrobin Castle and Gardens - Situated in Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle serves as the ancestral home of Clan Sutherland. With its towering spires, it resembles a French chateau and offers stunning views of the Moray Firth. Visitors can explore the magnificent stately home, gardens, and museum (optional extra) and enjoy refreshments in the tearoom.
- Helmsdale Beach - A stop at Helmsdale Clearance provides an opportunity for photos and to learn about the area’s history.
- Wick - The tour pauses in the vicinity of the historic Viking Settlement of Wick for lunch.
- John O’ Groats - Following the visit to Wick, the tour proceeds to John O’Groats, the northernmost point on the British mainland. Here, visitors can walk along the cliff path, capture a memorable photo at the signpost, enjoy breathtaking coastal views, and possibly observe local wildlife. John O’Groats is renowned as one of the UK’s prime locations for spotting Atlantic puffins, grey seals, and occasionally orcas.
- Dunbeath Heritage Museum - The tour continues to Dunbeath Harbour for photo opportunities.
- Brora Beach - A brief stop at Brora Beach allows for photos before returning to Inverness.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Tickets
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Tickets
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is…
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark the bus.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- If you are driving, we recommend parking at the Old Town Rose Street Multi-Storey Car Park, 24 Rose St, IV1 1NQ, conveniently located next to our departure point.
Location
Railway Terrace
Railway Terrace, Inverness, IV1 1NW.
Look out for our coach or our sign on the lamp post.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(232 Ratings)
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Joya_s
Jul 21, 2025
Rain or Shine Timberbush is the best! - Even with rainy weather it was a great time! Drive was nice, not too much chatter from the driver but shared interesting bits of info from time to time as we went!
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T73bcelizabethv
Jul 17, 2025
Day Trip to the Highlands - If you want to do a short trip into the Highlands, I REALLY recommend this tour. Luke, our guide, was knowledgeable about the history and the sights, and he was a pleasure to spend the day with. John O'Groats is a beautiful little coastal town but I think the cliffs nearby were the real highlight. This is what I came to Scotland to see and I was not disappointed!
Dunrobin Castle was wonderful, but we only had 1 1/2 hours at the castle, which was really not enough. Don't stay long at the Falcon show. Rather use the time to explore the gardens. Unfortunately, we stayed too long at the interesting show and weren't able to finish seeing the castle properly or enjoy the gardens.
I highly recommend Timberbush. This was our first of two tours with them and they were on time, the transportation was comfortable (this one was a large coach bus) and Luke was great!
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T401agdanak
Jul 15, 2025
Great Tour of Northern Scotland - If you have ever wanted to explore the northern most part of Scotland, this is the way to do it! You not only get to visit Dunrobin Castle and the stunning gardens, but you hopefully get to see puffins in John O'Groats!
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Nancy_l
Jul 15, 2025
Day trip to John O'Groats from Inverness - We had a wonderful trip on 14 July 2025! Karen was our driver and guide. She gave us great information and insight along the way, and skillfully managed to find us a detour around a total road closure due to a rollover accident. Professional and friendly. The tour at Dunrobin Castle, time at John O'Groats and the stop at a roadside takeaway for lobster and crab rolls were highlights. Highly recommend!
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Gretchen_t
Jul 10, 2025
John O Groats Tour - Absolutely lovely tour to John O Groats! Alan was an awesome guide who was dedicated to getting us a puffin sighting! The sights were so beautiful and the group size was perfect. It was a long trip, but you get to see so much in one day.
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David
Jul 9, 2025
Informative enjoyable and entertaining - Jack was very informative and kept our interest up during the whole trip as well as providing many funny stories . Definitely well
Worth the money
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916christinaj
Jul 9, 2025
Great tour! - We had a great time with our guide, Jack. Very knowledgeable and lots of stories! It was nice to see some sights that many don't get to see. Packed day filled with memorable stops and even a few puffins sighted! Would recommend.
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Y7546sajaniceg
Jul 6, 2025
An unforgettable day. - This was an amazing day and there was so much to see and learn about along the way. Fiona our driver guide was a wealth of information about all the areas we were going past and made sure to provide answers to questions people had. She pointed us in the best places .
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Marta_d
Jun 30, 2025
TOP day with Fiona! - Complete experience, immersed in nature thanks to Fiona, a super-prepared guide who took us to the wildest places that few know, revealed fantastic corners of the north of Scotland and told local curiosities and legends throughout the itinerary, very prepared and passionate about her work!
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Carrie_m
Jun 26, 2025
Quick view of Highlands - This is a fast one day tour covering the Eastern side of the Scottish Highlands. It has many short stops (other than longer at Dunrobin Castle) that give u a glimpse of the countryside. Our guide, Karen, gave a nice commentary on past and present events. We also really appreciated that she got us to Dunrobin in time for its Falconry show. As is usual for these full day tours there is never enough time at each place, but if you’re looking for a comprehensive look in a day, that’s expected.
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