About this tour
Departing directly from Invergordon cruise port, this seven-hour Highlands tour combines Scotland's most evocative sites in a single journey. Your kilted guide navigates an eight-seater minivan through dramatic scenery, stopping at Loch Ness for views of the legendary waters, the Bronze Age Clava Cairns (featured in Outlander), the striking Victorian Culloden Viaduct, the Culloden Battlefield, and Cawdor Castle—a 14th-century stronghold with manicured grounds. You'll explore at your own pace and have time for lunch at the castle restaurant.
Highlights
- Direct pickup from Invergordon cruise terminal
- Loch Ness: views of Scotland's most famous body of water
- Clava Cairns: Bronze Age stone circles used in Outlander filming
- Culloden Viaduct: 29-arch Victorian railway engineering feat
- Cawdor Castle: 14th-century fortress with preserved interiors
- Knowledgeable Scottish guide shares regional history throughout
- Air-conditioned comfort in small group setting
What to expect
Your guide collects you at the port and drives south through the Moray Firth, offering historical commentary and stopping for views. Loch Ness comes first—time to absorb the loch's scale and tackle the famous mystery. Next, you'll reach Clava Cairns, an atmospheric Bronze Age site recognisable to Outlander fans. The journey then follows the elegant Culloden Viaduct before reaching the battlefield itself, where your guide contextualises the 1745 conflict and the famous Fraser stone. The final stop is Cawdor Castle, where you're free to wander the castle rooms and gardens at leisure. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and refreshments.
Good to know
Entrance fees to Cawdor Castle and the Culloden Battlefield Exhibition are not included and must be paid separately. Bottled water is provided. The vehicle is suitable for pushchairs, and service animals travel free. All fitness levels manage comfortably; most time is spent seated or walking at your own pace.
Frequently asked
- How long does Invergordon Cawdor Castle Loch Ness Outlander stones small group take?
- Invergordon Cawdor Castle Loch Ness Outlander stones small group runs for approximately 7 hours.
- How much does Invergordon Cawdor Castle Loch Ness Outlander stones small group cost?
- Prices start from GBP $129 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Invergordon Cawdor Castle Loch Ness Outlander stones small group run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Invergordon Cawdor Castle Loch Ness Outlander stones small group?
- 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.