Private Tour to the Scottish Highlands, Culloden and Loch Ness

5.0
(3 reviews)

12 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This tour includes a bit of everything that makes Scotland incredible - stunning highland views, ancient legends, quaint towns, mysterious lochs, castles, and Scottish hospitality. You'll get an insight into highland culture and Scotland's long rich history, encounter local people who make the highlands their home, and also have time to do some browsing and shopping of your own on a small private group tour (which can be personalised). The trip length includes travel time as well as stops in all the location - this is a full day excursion. We also offer multi day tours across Scotland and beyond!

What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tea (or other hot drink) and cake at a local cafe
Entry into Doune Castle
Dinner

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet shared group tours at the Grassmarket (across from the Fiddler's Arms pub). Private tours include pickup within the City of Edinburgh at your accomodation

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Doune Castle

    Doune Castle is one of our most well-preserved residential castles - you'll have time to explore the castle using an audio-guide and hear all about the home of the Duke of Albany as well as the castle's role in Outlander and Monty Python and the Holy Grail

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    This gorgeous Victoria-era highland town has lots of shops and we'll stop for a cup of tea (or other warm drink!) and a scone at a great cafe. You'll have free time to explore Pitlochry at your leisure.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Hermitage

    This magical forest has some of Scotland's tallest tree (and maybe a faerie or two!). We'll take a short woodland walk to a beautiful waterfall here.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    You will have free time to explore the shops and cafes of Inverness (and grab some food before our journey back)

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Culloden Battlefield

    Culloden is the site of the last battle ever fought on British soil itself and it ended the Jacobite rebellion with huge consequences for Scottish history and culture. We'll take in the battlefield and learn a bit about this unfortunate battle.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Clava Cairns

    We will encounter 4000 year old standing stones - older than Egypt's pyramids! These stones have inspired people for centuries and even if you're not an Outlander fan, you'll be amazed by these stones which have stood for thousands of years, witnessing battles and massive changes across Scotland

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Loch Ness

    Scotland's deepest (and possibly most mysterious) loch which may hold a monster within in! We'll hear the tale of the Loch Ness monster and you'll be able to dip your feet in its murky waters

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for persons with reduced mobility
Supplied by Share the T Travel & Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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