• Beauly Firth - Travel alongside the Cromarty Firth from Invergordon, or cross the Kessock Bridge from Inverness, enjoying views of the Beauly and Moray Firths, to reach Beauly Priory.
• Beauly Priory - Beauly Priory is one of three priories established in Scotland around 1230 for monks of the Valliscaulian order. The Valliscaulians originated from Val-des-Choux (‘Valley of the Cabbages’) near Dijon in France, and followed strict principles of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

Beauly, meaning ‘beautiful place’, must have appeared to the monks as a splendid location for worship. Today, only the abbey church remains, featuring some exquisite funerary monuments.

• Urquhart Castle - Explore over 1,000 years of captivating history centered on the Great Glen. The magnificently located Urquhart Castle, on the shores of Loch Ness, has witnessed some of the most dramatic events in our nation’s history.

Once among Scotland’s largest castles, Urquhart experienced significant conflict during its 500 years as a medieval fortress. Control of the castle shifted between the Scots and English during the Wars of Independence. The power struggles persisted, with the Lords of the Isles frequently raiding both the castle and glen until the 1500s.

The last government troops stationed here during the Jacobite Risings destroyed the castle when they departed. Urquhart’s iconic ruins remain, offering insights into medieval times and the lives of its noble inhabitants.

• Inverness - - The Hill of The Faeries (Tomnahurich Hill)
• Caledonian Canal
• River Ness
• Inverness Cathedral
• The Old High Church and graveyard
• Inverness’ oldest buildings
• Cawdor Castle - Cawdor Castle, with its iron yet gate, moat & drawbridge, turrets, turnpike stairs, and vaulted 16th-century kitchen, is rich in intrigue and history.

This ancient medieval tower house, built for the 3rd Thane of Cawdor, has been home to over 23 generations of the Cawdor family.

Explore 12 principal rooms of this unique home, containing collections of Rare Tapestries, Fine Art, Furniture, Ceramics, and Sculpture spanning 3,500 years.

Take time to enjoy the wonderful gardens too.

• Clava Cairns - Discover one of Scotland’s most evocative prehistoric sites – the remarkable remains of an ancient cemetery, set on a terrace above the River Nairn.

The Clava Cairns are approximately 4,000 years old and were constructed to house the dead. The cemetery remained a sacred place in the landscape for millennia, providing many clues to the beliefs of Bronze Age society.

What remains today was once part of a larger complex. The sites contain a variety of prehistoric burial monuments and the remains of a medieval chapel.

• Culloden Battlefield - On 16 April 1746, the final Jacobite Rising culminated in one of the most harrowing battles in British history.

Jacobite supporters, aiming to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British thrones, gathered to confront the Duke of Cumberland’s government troops. It was the last pitched battle on British soil, and in less than an hour, around 1,600 men were killed – 1,500 of them Jacobites.

The richly researched, engaging, and sensitive Culloden Visitor Centre, located beside the battlefield, features artefacts from both sides of the battle and interactive displays that reveal the background to the conflict. It serves as both a monument and a guide to a pivotal day in history. Experience the powerful emotions of the Battle of Culloden in our visitor centre’s 360-degree battle immersion theatre, which places you right in the heart of the action.

NB admission to the battlefield is free; there is a charge for the exhibition (recommended)

• Private transportation
• Bottled water included
• Snacks provided
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Parking fees covered

• Cawdor Castle; Adult £13.00, Child £8.00 (under 6 free), Family £36.50
• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees

This tour covers all the essential attractions and destinations in and around Inverness. Prepare for a day filled with historical sites, breathtaking views, and captivating stories!

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Beauly Firth as the tour heads to Beauly Priory. Originally constructed in the 13th century by monks from Dijon, France, much of the main structure still stands. From there, the tour proceeds over the hill to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. There will be ample time to explore this intriguing landmark while taking in the unparalleled views of Loch Ness. The journey continues through Old Inverness, with a stop to appreciate the river and more, before moving on to Cawdor Castle & Gardens and the 4000-year-old Clava Cairns. The final stop is Culloden Battlefield, the site of the last battle fought on British soil and where the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion met its tragic conclusion.

If there is a particular interest in one or more of these landmark destinations, please let us know, and the schedule and route can be adjusted accordingly.

• 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.