Loch Ness, Outlander and Highlands Private Chauffeur Tour from Inverness

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Abertarff House is the oldest house in Inverness. Located in Church Street, it’s a 2½ storey town house with turnpike stairway. It was previously owned by the Fraser of Lovat family, whose clansmen fought on the Jacobite side at the Battle of Culloden and featured heavily in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Clava Cairns

  Clava Cairns is the site of a mystical bronze age burial complex thought to be 4000 years old. Located not far from Culloden Battlefield and one of 50 similar complexs in the area. Clava Cairns is also the inspiration for the standing stones in Outlander, although the name Craig Na Dun from the outlander novels and television series is though to come from the hill Craig Dunain on the west side of Inverness which we will also pass.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Culloden Battlefield

  Visit the world famous Culloden Battlefield the site of the 1745 Jacobite Rising and the last pitched battle to be fought on British soil. Enjoy the centre’s 360-degree battle immersion theatre, which puts you right in the heart of the action. Discover the true story from both the Jacobite and Government perspectives, in their accredited museum, where weapons and unique artefacts are displayed. See the restored 18th-century Leanach Cottage, spot Highland cows grazing on the battlefield or read the letters written just after the battle by Prince Charles Edward Stuart. Learn about family ancestry and any links you may have with Culloden.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4

  Built by the British Government in 1746 after the 1745 Jacobite uprising to prevent further uprisings by the Highlanders and a base for the Redcoats. Entry and tour of the site is not included in the price. Booking with the venue in advance is advisable.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• (Pass by)

  Culloden House Hotel was the base used for the Jacobites during the battle of Culloden after being requestioned by Prince Charles Edward Stuart prior to the battle. Option for Afternoon Tea (subject to availability) by extending or customising the tour. Afternoon tea package also available, however, this may effect other visits on the trip

  Admission ticket free
• 5

  Castle Leod is the seat of the Clan Mackenzie in Strathpeffer and is widely acknowledged as the inspiration for Castle Leoch from the Outlander novels and series. The Castle is steeped in history with beautiful grounds.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 6

  Visit the village of Beauly and Beauly Priory which featured in the Outlander series. Beauly is mentioned and featured.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  Burial Place of Simon the Old Fox Fraser.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Urquhart Castle

  We will stop at Urquhart Castle for photo opportunties and some nessie spotting before heading back along the banks of Loch Ness to Inverness

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  Visit Drumnadrochit and explore Loch Ness, The Caledonian Canal Locks and this beautiful Highland Village

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Loch Ness (Pass by)

  A drive down the west side of Loch Ness towards Inverness from Drumnadrochit.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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