About this tour
A seven to eight-hour guided minibus tour through the Scottish Highlands led by a native guide. You'll visit Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, and either Cawdor or Urquhart Castle, with stops at Loch Ness, Wardlaw Mausoleum, and Highland cattle along the way. Departing at 9am, this intimate 16-seat experience trades coach crowds for personalised storytelling and flexibility to explore at a measured pace.
Highlights
- Culloden Battlefield: site of the 1746 Jacobite defeat
- Clava Cairns: Bronze Age stone circles near Inverness
- Cawdor or Urquhart Castle depending on opening
- Loch Ness shoreline views and landscape
- Highland cattle encounters in their native terrain
- Wardlaw Mausoleum: 17th-century burial monument
- Minibus groups capped at 16 passengers maximum
What to expect
You'll travel in a climate-controlled minibus with a guide born and raised in the Highlands—expect local knowledge woven through each stop rather than generic commentary. The day covers roughly 40 miles of terrain, combining battlefield history, prehistoric monuments, castle exteriors, and lochs. Pace is unhurried; you're stopping to absorb rather than tick boxes. Castle entry fees aren't included, so budget accordingly if interiors appeal. The route suits all fitness levels, though some sites involve short walks on uneven ground.
Good to know
Book wheelchair access or buggies in advance—luggage space is tight. Entry to Culloden's visitor centre, Cawdor, and Urquhart is separate cost. Service animals welcome. Starting at 9am means an early finish; public transport links exist locally if needed afterwards.
Frequently asked
- How long does The Outlander Tour Clava, Culloden, Urquhart, Loch Ness & Beauly take?
- The Outlander Tour Clava, Culloden, Urquhart, Loch Ness & Beauly runs for approximately 7 hours – 8 hours.
- How much does The Outlander Tour Clava, Culloden, Urquhart, Loch Ness & Beauly cost?
- Prices start from AUD $232 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does The Outlander Tour Clava, Culloden, Urquhart, Loch Ness & Beauly run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs The Outlander Tour Clava, Culloden, Urquhart, Loch Ness & Beauly?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.