Why choose this Inverness tour ?
This is a half day tour taking you out to Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness side as well as to Culloden Battlefield where the last battle on British soil took place on the 16th April 1746 , Clava Cairns , Beauly Priory and around Inverness and we will stop to see some Highland Coos and also stop at the Culloden Viaduct which was built in 1898.
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What makes Loch Ness and Inverness Half Day Private Tour a unique experience ?
One of the most famous castles in Scotland , Urquhart Castle sits on a promontory jutting out in to Loch Ness. The Castle has changed hands many times during its long and turbulent history. Explore the ruins and take in the magnificient views of Loch Ness.
Beauly Priory is a 13th century Monastery built for an order of Valliscaulian Monks from Dijon in France. This was the ancient burial place for the chiefs of Clans Fraser and Mackenzie. The priory was destroyed by Oliver Cromwells forces in the 1600s.
Clava Cairns is an ancient burial ground dating from 2000BC.
Diana Gabaldon took inspiration from this place for her Outlander series of books and television.
The Battle of Culloden took place on the 16th April 1746 and was the last battle fought on British soil. We walk to the main areas of the Battlefield and see the clan headstones and the memorial cairn as well as Old Leanach Cottage.
Inverness Cathedral is the most northerly Anglican cathedral in the UK. The cathedral was completed in 1866.
The current Inverness castle was completed in the 1830s and it is currently being turned in to a tourist attraction. There has been a castle on this site since the 11th century.
The Old High Church is where the Jacobite prisoners were held before they were executed in the graveyard. You can see musket ball marks on the church wall where the executions took place.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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- Entrance fees to attractions – Urquhart Castle £13 + Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre – £12
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Highlander Private Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
