About this tour
A half-day guided tour from Inverness exploring three significant Highland locations connected to Scottish history and the Outlander novels. Visit the atmospheric Clava Cairns, stand on the moorland where the 1746 Jacobite uprising was crushed, and see Cawdor Castle—one of the few aristocratic residences to survive the post-battle reprisals. Your local guide provides context as you travel in a comfortable air-conditioned coach, leaving the driving to someone who knows these landscapes.
Highlights
- Clava Cairns: Bronze Age stone circles near Inverness
- Culloden Moor: Site of the pivotal 1746 battle
- Cawdor Castle: Rare surviving Jacobite-era fortress
- Local guide narration throughout the route
- No self-drive required; air-conditioned transport included
- Suitable for all fitness levels and families with buggies
What to expect
Expect a straightforward coach tour with walking stops at three distinct sites. At Clava Cairns, you'll see Bronze Age monuments in an open landscape. Culloden Moor is windswept and austere—powerful rather than cheerful, especially knowing what happened there. Cawdor Castle is viewed from outside (entry not included), but the guide will explain its architectural significance and how it dodged destruction. Total journey time includes transfers between sites. Weather can be changeable, so pack layers.
Good to know
Entry fees to Cawdor Castle and Culloden Battlefield Exhibition are not included. Allow time for photography at each stop. The terrain is mostly manageable, though Culloden Moor can be boggy. Prams and strollers are welcome. Service animals permitted.
Frequently asked
- How long does Cawdor Castle & Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns Inverness take?
- Cawdor Castle & Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns Inverness runs for approximately 6 hours.
- How much does Cawdor Castle & Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns Inverness cost?
- Prices start from AUD $230 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Cawdor Castle & Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns Inverness run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Cawdor Castle & Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns Inverness?
- 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.