About this tour
This seven-to-eight-hour guided tour threads through the Scottish Highlands, connecting four centuries of history across Inverness-shire. You'll stand at Urquhart Castle's ruins overlooking Loch Ness, taste single malts at Glen Ord Distillery, explore Beauly Priory's medieval stonework, and finish at Culloden Battlefield where the 1746 Jacobite rising ended. The route takes in Clava Cairns' Bronze Age mystery and Chanonry Point's bottlenose dolphins. Private transport included; lunch at a local restaurant.
Highlights
- Urquhart Castle ruins commanding Loch Ness shores
- Three drams at Glen Ord Distillery tasting room
- Beauly Priory's 13th-century Valliscaulian architecture
- Culloden Battlefield's sobering 1746 aftermath
- Clava Cairns' enigmatic Bronze Age stone circles
- Chanonry Point's resident bottlenose dolphins
- Fortrose Cathedral's medieval remains
What to expect
You'll travel by private vehicle along dramatic Great Glen scenery, stopping at each site with time to explore independently or with guide commentary. The battlefield visit is emotionally charged—atmospheric ground where thousands fell. Cairns and castle ruins demand some walking on uneven terrain, though no climbs required. Whisky tasting involves three pours to nose and taste; the restaurant lunch offers Scottish fare with flexibility for dietary needs. Expect wind and potentially rain regardless of season.
Good to know
Entrance fees are separate and not included—ask for pricing in advance. Food, snacks and soft drinks outside lunch are your own cost. Sturdy footwear essential for cairns and castle grounds. Prams and strollers work at most stops. The drive between sites totals roughly two hours across the seven-to-eight-hour day.
Frequently asked
- How long does Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle take?
- Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle runs for approximately 7 hours – 8 hours.
- How much does Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle cost?
- Prices start from AUD $593 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle?
- 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.