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Scottish Highlands Tour: Castles and Distilleries
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7 Ratings
Highland Council
Embark on an unforgettable Invergordon cruise excursion and discover the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, visit distilleries, explore ancient castles, and indulge in quality shopping.
Embark on an unforgettable Invergordon cruise excursion and discover the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, visit distilleries, explore ancient castles, and indulge in quality shopping.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Struie - Traverse this scenic hill road and pause at Million Dollar Viewpoint for some memorable photos.
- Ardgay - Hairy Coos! An optional visit to a working croft (small farm) where visitors can meet “Mollie” and “Kirsty Morag,” two “Hairy Coos,” and feed them their favorite treats. This attraction is managed by the owners who do not have a…
- Struie - Traverse this scenic hill road and pause at Million Dollar Viewpoint for some memorable photos.
- Ardgay - Hairy Coos! An optional visit to a working croft (small farm) where visitors can meet “Mollie” and “Kirsty Morag,” two “Hairy Coos,” and feed them their favorite treats. This attraction is managed by the owners who do not have a formal charge but appreciate donations from guests.
- Falls of Shin - Stop and take a walk down to the stunning waterfall, with the opportunity to see migrating salmon leaping the falls. There is also a café/shop at this location for those in need of refreshments or a comfort break.
- Dunrobin Castle and Gardens - Visit and enjoy the Castle, Gardens, and the fantastic Falconry Display.
- Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve - Drive through this beautiful, unspoiled area and, depending on the tide, observe a colony of harbor seals.
- Dornoch - Make a stop here and consider visiting the Cathedral, Royal Dornoch Golf Course Pro Shop, Whisky Shop, and many other interesting and unique stores.
- Balblair Distillery - This optional stop is a world-famous distillery offering tastings, tours, and a shop to explore. This option can be discussed on the day. However, if a tour is desired, please contact via Tripadvisor messaging to make arrangements, as booking is essential. Other distillery options include Glenmorangie and Clynelish.
What's Included
- Admission tickets to Dunrobin Castle included
- Collection and drop off directly from the Cruise Port
- Complimentary bottled water carried in the vehicle
- WiFi from the vehicle where reception allows
- Admission tickets to Dunrobin Castle included
- Collection and drop off directly from the Cruise Port
- Complimentary bottled water carried in the vehicle
- WiFi from the vehicle where reception allows
What's Not Included
- Entry fees to Dunrobin Castle
- Hairy Coos Experience -Unspecific Donation Required
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Entry fees to Dunrobin Castle
- Hairy Coos Experience -Unspecific Donation Required
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
This service is tailored for cruise ship passengers arriving in the Scottish Highlands through the Port of Invergordon. Guests are picked up directly from the Cruise Terminal and transported north of Invergordon in a modern, luxuriously appointed MPV, ensuring a comfortable and spacious journey. Along the way, travelers can enjoy breathtaking scenery,…
This service is tailored for cruise ship passengers arriving in the Scottish Highlands through the Port of Invergordon. Guests are picked up directly from the Cruise Terminal and transported north of Invergordon in a modern, luxuriously appointed MPV, ensuring a comfortable and spacious journey. Along the way, travelers can enjoy breathtaking scenery, nature, castles, distilleries, as well as historic and ancient sites, and quality shopping. The tour itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted on the day.
- Persons having a “tasting” at any of the Distillery venues must be 18 years of age or older
- Those with mobility issues may have issues with the Shin Falls Waterfall stop as thi involves walking down a steep incline and subsequent steep hill to climb on return to vehicle
Location
37 Shore Rd
Shore Road
Customers are collected from the point where they leave the Cruise Terminal into Invergordon - I will be holding an A4 Placard which will have the surname of the lead passenger thereon.
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
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Nancy_g
Oct 9, 2023
Great private day trip from the cruise port - Our tour guide Bob M, was wonderful! He had a great sense of humor and was a perfect fit for us. Bob was knowledgeable, funny and easy going. We visited Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness, city center and saw the Heiland Coos, (Bob even brought carrots so the cows we come close for a snack!). It was a great day. Thanks so much!!
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Karen_p
Sep 11, 2023
Perfect Day in the Highlands - Colin was a knowledgeable guide who customized our excursion to meet the needs of an older couple with back problems. However, we did not miss a thing! The harder sites to visit we saw and the others we visited. Thank you, Colin for helping me research my family at Culloden and for introducing us to single malt whiskey at a distillery. Who knew we would like it enough to buy 3 bottles. We look forward to returning to see more of the Highlands with you.
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Dsk1234
Aug 18, 2023
Great tour for our multi generational family. - Fabulous tour with Craig. He picked us up at the port when our ship docked at 8 am. He tailored the tour to us and we loved it. Our group was everything from children to someone with mobility issues. Craig was amazing with everyone. I highly recommend him!!!
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Judy_n
Aug 22, 2022
You must book this trip! - Best tour ever! Craig was the best and most informative tour professional! He took us on an amazing Outlander journey and showed us the beautiful countryside and we even searched for Nessie! We also stopped at the Singleton Distillery for a wee dram of whiskey! Definitely book this trip with Craig if you are wanting genuine Scottish Highland adventure!
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Briandwyer
Apr 6, 2022
Invergordon Cruise ship Tour - Excellent time on this tour with Craig. Highly recommend going with him. Very knowledgeable and was very versatile on what we wanted to do. Very personable and information throughout the tour. Thanks Again!
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David_w
Sep 8, 2019
one of best tours - this was one of the best tours we have ever taken! Craig was a wonderful guide who was very knowledgeable and communicative. he knew a lot about local history and culture and plied us with many unique stories and the best fish and chips lunch ever!
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Dianegm123
Jun 28, 2019
Our Day with Craig - Wonderful trip! Craig was an excellent guide and storyteller. He had a number of interesting facts and tales associated with each stop. Tailored his points of interest to our interests. Our only suggest with the road noise a small mic system for use in the car would have made sure we captured every comment.
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