Private Tour to Loch Ness Culloden Battlefield Clava and Cawdor
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About the Activity
This is a private and personal tour for you and your party. We will take you to the places that you wish to see. Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle , Culloden Battlefield , Clava Cairns , Cawdor Castle and Beauly Priory. We will also take you to Inverness City centre where you will see Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral as well as the oldest house in Inverness - Abertarff House. We will also stop at The old High church where the Jacobite prisoners were held and executed after the Battle of Culloden.8 hours 40 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
wifi
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks
Free pick-up & drop-off
Fees : Other. Cawdor Castle
Fees : Other. Urquhart Castle
Fees : Other. Culloden visitor centre
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Loch Ness
, Scottish Highlands, United KingdomLoch Ness is 23 miles long and at its widest point it is just 1.5 miles wide. Nessie was first seen by St. Columba in 564 AD. Every year people are reporting sightings - in 2017 there were 11 sightings, and in 2018 there were 13 sightings. Keep your eyes peeled as we journey around the loch.
Our first stop is at the Wellington lay-by where on the 31st December 1939 a Wellington Bomber from RAF Lossiemouth was forced to ditch after suffering engine failure. The remains of the bomber were recovered in 1985 and it has been fully restored and is now in Brooklands Museum in Weybridge in Surrey.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Urquhart Castle
A82, Drumnadrochit, United Kingdom, IV63 6XJCarrying on through Drumnadrochit we come to Urquhart Castle sitting on a rocky promontory with fantastic views over Loch Ness. This 800 year old castle has had a turbulent and bloody history. Explore the ruins and visitor centre.1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location3
Beauly Priory
Beauly IV4 7DY Beauly IV4, Beauly, United KingdomBeauly Priory is currently closed due to recent high winds causing masonry to fall , we do not know when it will reopen. We will still visit Beauly where you can see The Priory from the gate.
Leaving Urquhart Castle, we head back to Drumnadrochit and take the Culnakirk Hill Road towards Beauly and our next stop, the Beauly Priory. The priory was founded in the 13th century for monks of the Valliscaulian order. In the grounds of the priory you will find the Beauly Elm Tree, this tree is 800 years old and is the oldest elm tree in Europe.50 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Cawdor Castle
Nairn, United Kingdom, IV12 5RDCawdor Castle re-opens on the 27th April 2024
Cawdor Castle, has been home to the Thanes of Cawdor since 1370. The castle is set in stunning grounds and gardens and is surrounded by the magnificent Cawdor Big Wood, one of the finest woodland areas in Europe.1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location5
Clava Cairns
Balnuaran of Clava, Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom, IV2 5EUWe head back towards Inverness to the Clava Cairns. The Clava Cairns are 4000 years old and the area is an ancient cemetery. The sites contain a range of prehistoric burial monuments and the remains of a medieval chapel.
The Clava Cairns provided inspiration for Creag Na Dun in the Outlander series and the Cleft Stone can be found here.50 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Culloden Battlefield
Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor, United Kingdom, IV2 5EULess than a mile from Clava Cairns is Culloden Battlefield where on the 16th April 1746 the last battle on British soil was fought and the final Jacobite Rising came to a brutal end. In less than one hour, 1600 men were slain, 1500 of them Jacobites. This was to change the way of life in the Highlands forever.
Walk round the battlefield and see the memorial cairn and the clan burial stones, and visit the visitor centre. 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location7
Inverness Castle Experience
Castle Street, Inverness, United Kingdom, IV2 3EGWe pass by Inverness Castle where you will see in the grounds of the castle a statue of Flora Macdonald who was famous for helping Bonnie Prince Charlie escape after the Battle of Culloden. • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
Inverness Cathedral
Ardross Street, , Inverness, United Kingdom, IV3 5EEInverness Cathedral is the most northerly Anglican Cathedral in the UK. The Cathedral was commissioned by Bishop Eden and was completed in 1866.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We pick up from anywhere in Inverness and return you to your accommodation on completion of the tour.
- Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Alcohol is not served to underaged
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/London time to receive 100% refund.
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