• Loch Ness Region - Begin the journey by visiting the shores of Loch Ness, where breathtaking views of the world’s most renowned loch await. Nessie, the friendly monster, is said to reside here, so be sure to have cameras ready.
• Culloden Battlefield - The next destination is Culloden Moor, the site of the last significant battle on British soil. This historic moor is the final resting place for 1,500 Jacobite and 50 Government soldiers who perished in 1746. Visitors can walk along the battle lines and view the soldiers’ graves near the memorial cairn at the battlefield’s center.

Flags mark the front lines of both armies, illustrating the battle’s vast scale, while clan markers in the center indicate the graves of the fallen.

In our ongoing efforts to conserve the site, we strive to restore the land to its 18th-century appearance. Collaborating with our Facilities team, goats and Shetland cows graze the land as they did in the past.

Culloden’s distinctive landscape also hosts a diverse array of wildlife, including skylarks, which both live and breed on the battlefield, and garden tiger moth caterpillars.

• Clava Cairns - The first stop reveals The Clava Cairns—or the Prehistoric Burial Cairns of Balnuaran of Clava—remnants of a once expansive Bronze Age burial complex. This evocative cemetery site, dating back 4,000 years, retains original features such as passage graves, standing stones, and ring cairns (stone circles).

• Culloden Viaduct - Known as the longest masonry viaduct in Scotland and one of the most impressive, it was constructed in 1898 and holds a Grade A listing.

• Cawdor Castle - A romantic fairy-tale castle that has been home to the Thanes of Cawdor since 1370. Cawdor has transformed into a delightful family mansion and stands as one of the most remarkable stately homes. The dramatic medieval tower, dungeon, turrets, battlements, and more add to its charm.

• highland banter
• bottled cold water
• air condition vehicle
• a wee dram

• Admission fees
• Entrance fees

With an abundance of sights and activities in the Scottish Highlands, it’s important to make the most of your time. This tour offers the opportunity to explore some of the region’s renowned attractions. The first stop is the home of Nessie at the world-famous Loch Ness. Delve into the true inspiration behind the celebrated Outlander books, from the mystical stones to the valiant Jacobite’s battle against King George II’s troops at Culloden Moor on April 16, 1746. Additionally, visit Cawdor Castle, the only surviving Jacobite house that escaped destruction after Culloden.

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